Not such a Tourist anymore: Johnny Depp splashes out on £8.5million Venice Palazzo

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Work in progress: Johnny Depp is believed to have bought the Palazzo Donà Sangiantoffetti in Venice for £8.58million


Johnny Depp has bought a £8.58million palazzo in Venice after falling in love with the city last year.

The actor, 47, spent several months in the Italian tourist hotspot while filming The Tourist with co-star Angelina Jolie last year.

And it appears he was so taken with the City of Bridges, he won a bidding war for the 17th century Palazzo Dona Sangiantoffetti.


Stunning location: The Palazzo overlooks the Grand Canal and is situated in the Santa Croce area of Venice


According to local newspaper La Nuova Venezia, the Hollywood star outbid an Arab prince for the empty building for 10million euros.

The Palazzo is one of the only available buildings overlooking the Grand Canal and is situated in the Santa Croce area of Venice, not far from the Santa Maria Mater Domini Church.

While it needs some restoring, it includes high decorated ceilings, a roof platform and ornate columns.


Low-key: The entrance to the palazzo suggests it's in need of some restoration work


The palazzo would be a holiday home for Depp, his French singer/actress partner Vanessa Paradis and their two children Lily-Rose, 11, and Jack, eight.

During his promotional tour for The Tourist, Depp spoke highly of his love for the City Of Bridges.

He admitted he loved walking through the quiet alleys late at night when the paparazzi who photographed him and Jolie filming during the day had gone home.


Property portfolio: Johnny Depp and partner Vanessa Paradis already own several homes across the world


He enthused: 'My experience of Venice really happened between 10pm and 2am when the streets closed and I was able to walk around and experience the poetry of Venice, the ghosts of Venice, all those wonderful dark alleys.

'For an actor being able to film within the confines of that magical city certainly helps... The city's magic shone through completely.'

The Venice home is just the latest addition to Depp's property portfolio.

Although based at a 50 acre farmhouse in France, the Depp family also own homes in Hawaii, West Hollywood, Somerset and a 45 acre island in the Bahamas.


Historical: The 17th century building includes artwork on the ceilings


Falling in love with the city: Depp filmed The Tourist with Angelina Jolie in Venice last Spring


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'She's too young for me': Justin Bieber snubs Hailee Steinfield... the 16-year-old likes older women

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She's younger than you? Justin Bieber has said Hialee Steinfield is too young for him to date


He’s been kissed by Katie Perry and Rihanna so it’s hardly surprising that Justin Bieber wants a girlfriend of a certain age.

The pint-sized popstar has said he wouldn’t date Oscar nominee Hailee Steinfield because at 14-years-old she is just too young for him.

Justin was speaking to Jay Leno on The Tonight Show when he ruled out the possibility of a relationship with the True Grit star saying she was too young and added: ‘I'll be 17 in less than a month.’


Towering beauty: Hailee looked stunning as she took to the stage at the Golden Globes. She towered above Justin as they presented an award


The 16-year-old presented an award with the actress at The Golden Globes ceremony last week and as Hailee took to the stage towering above Justin in a gorgeous satin dress it was hard to believe she was younger than him.

Speaking about Hailee, Justin told Jay: ‘She’s really nice and really talented.’
He added: ‘I think she’s cute’

But when The U.S. chat show host pressed the youngster he ruled anything more than friendship out on account of their age gap.

Justin tweeted about Hailee last week after finding out she had been nominated for an Academy Award.


Snubbed on air: Justin told Jay Leno on The Tonight Show that he wouldn't date Hailee because she was too young


Baby pics: Justin and Jay looked through a number of the pint sized pop singer's baby photos


He posted: ‘Met at the Globes and she is super talented. CONGRATS to Hailee Steinfeld for being 14 and getting nominated for an OSCAR for TRUE GRIT! Now Hailee get a twitter.’

The Canadian singer said he wasn’t flirting with the young actress but was in fact just being friendly.

Justin, who was promoting his new movie Never Say Never, shared some pictures of himself as a toddler with Leno.


Close couple: Justin and Jay shared a hug during the interview


The cute singer didn’t seem to mind showing off his old snaps which included pictures of him as a little baby.

Justin’s new 3D film tells the story of a small-town boy who sees his dreams come true and hits cinemas in the U.S. in February.


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Cher Lloyd plays it coy as she's reunited with boyfriend Karim Roundi at Heathrow

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Playing it cool: Cher Lloyd is reunited with boyfriend Karim Roundi at Heathrow Airport on Saturday after three weeks in the U.S.


They've spent half of their six week relationship apart.

But X Factor reject Cher Lloyd was reunited with new boyfriend Karim Roundi at Heathrow Airport today after a few weeks Stateside

After three weeks recording her debut album in Miami and LA, the 17-year-old looked thrilled to be back with her 'Essex socialite' boyfriend Roundi, 20.


Back on track: Cher's burgeoning relationship has moved past cheating allegations


But it appears the couple were rather reluctant to cosy up for their first public appearance together and coyly held hands as they were surrounded by paparazzi in the arrivals lounge.

Despite the 10 hour long haul flight, Cher was in good spirits as she smiled for photographers at Heathrow.

Before boarding her flight at LAX, she joked on her Twitter: 'Just got stopped at security cos my pants were too baggy ha!'

But there was no mention of her new boyfriend who picked her up from the airport.
Worcestershire teen Lloyd was introduced to Roundi by Richardson backstage at The X Factor final on December 12.


On top of the world: Cher's album has been given an August 2011 release date - which will come out two months before X Factor winner Matt Cardle's


However, just weeks into their romance, waitress Kate Cross, 21, alleged she slept with Roundi just five days after he started dating Cher.

Fellow X Factor contestant Paije Richardson - who introduced the young lovebirds - insisted Roundi's brief encounter with Cross took place before he started dating Cher


Chart dreams: The cover of Cher's debut album, due for release in August, has been posted on amazon.co.uk


Although coming in fourth place on The X Factor and narrowly escaping being voted off after voting figures revealed her sporadic popularity, Lloyd has signed a record deal with Syco.

Her debut album will be released on Simon Cowell's record label on August 22, 2011 - according to Amazon.co.uk, which is taking pre-orders on the as-yet-untitled disc.

The album will go on sale two months before actual X Factor winner Matt Cradle's debut is released on October 24.

The teenager has spent the past three weeks working on her album with a selection of top rappers.

The 51-gig tour will kicks off February 19 at Birmingham's LG Arena, before ending in Cardiff's CIA on April 10.


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Is the Hilton brand expanding? Paris flaunts a fuller figure on the catwalk in Brazil

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Paris Hilton strutted her stuff on the catwalk in Brazil


She's the heiress to a multi-million dollar fortune and with her line of fragrances, make-up and clothing she has cultivated a Barbie-inspired brand based on herself.

But as her empire is expanding so, it appears, is her waistline and the 29-year-old showed off a remarkably fuller figure in Brazil yesterday.

Paris, who was appearing in a San Paulo fashion show, was paraded pretty dresses down the runway flaunting her newly-found curves.

The usually super-slim socialite appears to have been putting on pounds quite rapidly over the past six months.

Her appearance was in stark contrast to the Paris that soaked up the sun in a pink stripey two-piece in St Tropez, back in July.

Pairs enjoyed an extended jaunt around European hotspots on her yacht over the summer and played up to the media frenzy that followed, her flaunting her trim and slim frame in a number of stylish swimwear pieces.


Model moves: Paris strode down the catwalk in outfits by fashion brand Triton


Yesterday while she was still happy to pose for the cameras she was looking at her largest and sported a much fuller figure.

As she modeled the chic designs, which included a black dress with pleated skirt and bright trim, she wore her hair in a French plat on the side of her head revealing a much plumper face than usual.

Paris closed the show as the lead model and wore a stunning strapless metallic dress teemed with huge platform heels.


Leader of the pack: Paris lead the final parade as the fashion show closed


She tweeted: ‘Just finished walking in the @TritonLovers Runway Fashion Show. The show went amazing! The clothes were so beautiful! Loves it! Brazil rocks’

Later that evening party girl Paris took to the town in a multi-coloured strapless dress with boyfriend Cy Waits.

Paris is not the only famous American face to take to the catwalk in Brazil, Ashton Kutcher is also returning to his modeling roots modeling designs for Colcci.


Travel buddies: Paris an boyfriend Cy jetted into Brazil on the same flight as Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore


The 32-year-old actor, who arrived with wife Demi Moore on the same plane as Paris and Cy, was eager to try out the loco lingo and posted a tweet in Portuguese.

Ashton posted: ‘Estou pronto para o Brasil. Brazil esta pronto para mim?’ which roughly translates to I’m ready for Brazil is Brazil ready for me?


Changing shape: A tiny Paris in 2003, a slim socialite in 2009 and showing off a fuller figure in Brazil yesterday


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Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are in their element on shopping spree... but Scott and Mason certainly are not

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Shopping spree: Kourtney Kardashian was spotted in Beverly Hills yesterday indulging in a spot of retail therapy with son Mason and boyfriend Scott


For the Kardashian sisters, a spot of retail therapy is a pass time guaranteed to put a big smile on their faces.

But the same cannot be said for Kourtney's boyfriend Scott Disick and their son Mason.

The father and son braved the shops with fashion-conscious Kourtney and Kim in Beverly Hills yesterday.


Are you done yet? But while the reality star appeared to be enjoying herself, Scott and Mason appeared a little bored


And judging by their stern looks, the experience was apparently not one they were relishing repeating any time soon.

With a furrowed brow, Scott was pictured relieving Kourtney of her carrying duties of a serious-looking Mason as they left the Barneys New York store.

This then freed up the 31-year-old reality star to clutch her bags of purchases, along with her sister Kim.

Their younger sibling Kendall Jenner, 15, was also spotted out on the shopping trip.


Having a blast: Kourtney was joined by her sister Kim, with the fashion-conscious sisters clearly enjoying their afternoon perusing


Can I come to? Their younger sibling Kendall Jenner also came along


All three sisters dressed casually in jeans, an apparent favourite choice for 30-year-old Kim at the moment who has recently managed to slim down and toned her legs.

Scott, meanwhile, was dressed in a colourful short and T-shirts combo while Mason was clad in a red striped top and blue denims.

Kourtney and Kim were seen on the Piers Morgan Tonight show on Thursday, where they plugged their new reality show.

They also discussed, among many things, their figures, with Kim saying she and her sisters promoted a healthy body image to their fans.

'We're not your typical stick-thin skinny girls you see in the magazines,' she told Morgan.

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'I should have said no, but I trusted the doctor': Sophie Monk reveals her regret over cosmetic surgery

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Morphed: Sophie Monk's looks have changed considerably in the last three years, seen here pictured on the left, last December and right, in 2007


Australian actress Sophie Monk has admitted she regrets succumbing to cosmetic surgery.

The 31-year-old, who moved from LA several years ago in search of a career in Hollywood, has for the first time admitted to having surgery 'everywhere'.

She has had fillers in her lips and regular Botox injections around her forehead and eyes and is also said to have undergone a breast enlargement.

The blonde, who has appeared in the comedies Click and Date Movie, says it all started when she had collagen injected into her lips following a botched removal of a cyst.


In love: Sophie just recently got engaged to American businessman Jimmy Esebag



'Half of my lip was removed with the cyst, and I was advised to get filler in my top lip to help balance it out,' she told Australia's Who magazine this week.

'I should have said no to the filler in the first place but I trusted the doctor.'

It is unclear if her ex boyfriend, plastic surgeon Dr John Diaz, performed the procedure.

'I’m so sick of people saying that just because of my lips, I’ve has surgery everywhere,' she continued.

Monk also admitted she has battled with unhealthy eating.
'The stress of this business tends to come out through my body. Either I eat too much or I eat nothing. I need to be more responsible for my body,' she said.

Monk announced her engagement to American businessman Jimmy Esebag, who is 20 years her senior, earlier this week.

She told Who she has never been happier: 'I know people are going to make remarks about us, but it doesn’t bother me.

'I love everything about him. He’s given me a new perspective on life.'
Esebag is chairman of the board of America's Licensing Holding Group, which owns the rights to the Playboy brand.

Monk began dating Esebag soon after her dramatic split from Diaz, whom she dated for over a year after first meeting in 2009.

She was left broken-hearted last year when their relationship came to an end after she discovered the surgeon in bed with another woman.

Sophie rose to fame in Australia after winning the country's version of American Idol.

She then forged a career as an actress, moving to Los Angeles and becoming a close friend of Nicole Richie.


Heartbroken: Sophie caught her plastic surgeon ex, John Diaz, in bed with another woman last year


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She's no Mean Girl: Amanda Seyfried donates to charity with a box of old clothes

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Generous: Amanda Seyfried drops off some supplies for the Goodwill of Southern California charity in Los Angeles yesterday


She may have rose to fame as a Mean Girl.

But Amanda Seyfried showed a rather more kind-spirited side yesterday as she dropped off a donation of clothes for a Los Angeles-based charity.

Either that, or she was clearing some draw space for her new beau Ryan Phillippe.

Amanda looked rather fetching in a pair of short shorts - a garment she was clearly fond of and had decided to keep - as she hauled a heavy box of goodies to a Goodwill of Southern California centre.

The 25-year-old star teamed her casual look with a baggy tie-dye top, which perhaps she should have considered adding to the pile, and a pair of flip flops.

The make-up free actress hid behind a pair of sunglasses during her outing as she made the quick drop while running errands.


Legs on show: The Mean Girls actress was dressed in incredibly short shorts and a baggy top as for her trip


The Goodwill of Southern California is a charity set up in 1916 to help people with disabilities get into work by providing education and training.

It operates 65 retail stores and 42 donation centres, with donations providing an important stream of revenue to fund the service.

Amanda has been quietly dating Phillippe since they first met at a Halloween party at Kate Hudson's house last year.

A source recently told Hollywood Life: 'Amanda’s smitten. Ryan is very charming and he brings out a very giddy side in her. '


Job done: Amanda leaves the centre after dropping off her donation for the charity which helps people with disabilities get work
Amanda previously dated British actor Dominic Cooper, 32.


They had an on-again off-again relationship after meeting on the set of the 2008 film, Mamma Mia.

Ryan dated Australian actress Abbie Cornish after his marriage to Reese Witherspoon ended in 2006.

Reese, 34, who is the mother of his two children Ava, 11, and Deacon, seven, is now engaged to Hollywood talent agent Jim Toth.


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SeeYa says goodbye on Music Core

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Having announced their disbandment last month, SeeYa embarked on the final journey of their promotions for their farewell album on this week’s MBC’s Music Core.

Since debuting in 2006, the group has experienced highs and lows, and the members will be going their separate paths on an amicable note, especially after Nam Gyuri rejoined the group for this final album promotion, having left earlier under acrimonious circumstances.


SeeYa’s original trio stated, “We pledged to not look sad in front of our fans, to not cry, to not look weak, and to confidently do our best until the very end before we went up on stage. We’ll be making this pledge for our remaining stage as well.”

They concluded, “It’s so sad thinking that this is SeeYa’s final goodbye stage, but we only want to show fans our smiling side. I honestly thought I’d cry, but I tried to remember the happy moments I had with SeeYa in order to avoid crying. We’ve rehearsed a lot to make sure we present the best possible stage, so please look forward to our goodbye stage.”







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Footage from the recording of Orange Caramel’s “Still…”

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Earlier today, Pledis Entertainment released a mini music video for Orange Caramel’s ballad “Not Yet…”

Pledis Entertainment had tweeted a link to the video, and wrote:

“A song that shows off Orange Caramel’s outstanding singing ability! At the recording of ‘Still…’!“


In the video, the members of Orange Caramel are seen passionately singing to Raina’s lyrics. While these girls are best known for their bubble-gum pop songs such as “Magic Girl” and “A~ing,” this ballad track gives them an aura of maturity.

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“Music Core” performances from January 29th!

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MBC’s Music Core is back once again with yet another fun and exciting show!

This week, girl group veterans Jewelry made a comeback with their two new members, while SeeYa began their goodbye promotions with former member, Nam Gyuri.

Other performers for the January 29th episode included TVXQ, SECRET, Seungri, MBLAQ, Park Jung Min, G.NA, Orange Caramel, Han Groo, Gavy NJ, INFINITE, Teen Top, Can, Piggy Dolls, Navi, Mighty Mouth, Beige, Dal Shabet, and Kan Jong Wook.


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Put him down, Brooke Shields! Actress flirts and flashes her legs at much younger TV host

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What a flirt: Brooke Shields can't hide her attraction to guest co-host Mike Catherwood on Live With Regis & Kelly


Brooke Shields put on an outrageously flirty display as she made an appearance on live U.S. television.

The 45-year-old actress threw caution to the wind and poured her figure into a striking red mini-dress, which might have been better suited to a woman half her age.

She then proceeded to put on a touchy-feely display with presenter Mike Catherwood - 14 years her junior - who had stepped in to co-host Live With Regis & Kelly yesterday.


Hands on approach: The actress dived in for a hug


Brooke flashed her long legs and a big smile at the 31-year-old radio personality as he stood in for the show's regular presenter Regis Philbin.

After joking about how amazing Regis looked, as Mike was standing in for the aging host who is retiring, she then repeatedly reached out and touched his arm during their interview.

Finally she told him : 'You're very pretty!'

Mike, who is the host of radio show Loveline on KROQ, appeared to be loving the attention and laughed at the crushing actress.


Showing off: The actress wore a very short bright red mini dress and matching platform heels


But Brooke, who is married to television writer Chris Henchy, had a challenger for Catherwood's affections from host Kelly Ripa, who told him: 'You're perfect. Absolute perfection.'

Kelly, 40, admitted that Mike looked identical to her husband Mark Consuelos, and said of when she saw him backstage: 'I was in heaven back there!'

Mike joined in the praise, two, calling them 'two of the most beautiful women out there.'

Mike has nothing to worry about from the two wannabe cougars however - Kelly has been married for 14 years and Brooke for 10.


Tactile: The actress told him 'you're very pretty' while repeatedly touching his arm

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It's the invisible woman! Black Swan star Natalie Portman wraps up from head to toe

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Baby it's cold outside! Natalie Portman and her fiancé Benjamin Millepied head out for lunch in New York


Natalie Portman is one of the most recognised faces in Hollywood after winning a Golden Globe earlier this year.

But the Oscar nominee, who is expecting her first child later this year, was barely recognisable yesterday as she headed out for lunch with her fiancé Benjamin Millepied.

The 28-year-old Black Swan star was so wrapped up to protect her from the chilly New York weather that you could hardly see any skin - just the top of her nose peeking out from behind dark sunglasses.

The happy couple, who announced their engagement and baby news over the Christmas period, strolled hand in hand down the snow covered side walk in the West Village neighbourhood where they live.

Natalie kept her bump snug in black leggings, a thick wool trench coat, over sized black scarf and woolly hat.

She also had on thing black gloves and rain boots.

Her fiancé Benjamin, 33, a dancer and choreographer at the New York City Ballet looked much more relaxed about the cold weather in slim fit jeans and a light weight fleece.


Who's that girl: Natalie kept bundled up to protect her from the icy East Coast weather
It has been an astonishing few months for the actress whose film Black Swan started the year at the number one spot at the U.S. box office.


She announced her engagement and that she was expecting her first baby in several months time before winning the Best Actress Award at the Golden Globes.

A few days ago she was nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards which take place at the end of February.

Her new film No Strings Attached, which also stars Ashton Kutcher is currently in the number one Box Office spot with Black Swan still at number five.


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Skinny Kim! Ms Kardashian unveils her slimmer legs in skin-tight jeans

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Skinny: Kim Kardashian showed off her slimmed down legs in a pair of tight-fitting jeans in Los Angeles yesterday


- Reality star and sister Kourtney's Piers Morgan interview aired in States last night

- Kim says she hits gym hard to ward off thunder thighs


It looks like Kim Kardashian is Keeping Up with her sister Kourtney on the weight loss front.

The 30-year-old reality star was spotted out and about in Los Angeles with noticeably slimmer legs - and face - compared to a few months ago.

Kim, who is famous for her curves, showed of her thinner thighs in a pair of tight-fitting jeans, teamed with a beige top and cropped jacket.

However her denims still exhibited her famous derrière, which showed no signs of disappearing as she strutted down the street in Studio City yesterday afternoon.

Kim's sister Kourtney recently revealed she had lost 45lbs (more than 3st) over the past year since giving birth to son Mason - making her the tinniest of the three sisters.

Last night the pair were seen on the Piers Morgan Tonight show where they plugged their new reality show, Kourtney and Kim Take New York.

They also discussed their body image, with Kim saying she fluctuated between an American size 4-6 (British size 8-10) and petite Kourtney saying she was a 'healthy size 0' (British size 4) - but still curvy.

Kim told Morgan that she believed she and her sisters promoted a healthy body image, saying: 'We're not your typical stick-thin skinny girls you see in the magazines.'


Looking trim: Her thighs are noticeably thinner, seen right in New York back in November looking fuller in the legs and face


Speaking about her fluctuating weight, Kim added: 'When I am heavier I see it goes to my thighs so when that happens I will go to the gym and it makes me feel a little bit more secure and confident.'

The sisters then went and stood next to cardboard cut-outs of themselves and Piers asked them to say what they were not happy with about their bodies.

Kourtney commented that her chest was uneven in her cardboard cut-out, saying: 'This boob is bulging and the other isn't.'

She then admitted that 'these babies are not real,' before Kim insisted that her chest was entirely natural and that she had not had any breast enlargement procedure.

Kim said of her cut-out: 'I must say I am pretty content. I am pretty confident.

'Physically we are quite confident girls. We are glamour girls. We love the hair we love the make-up, but we're also OK without all that too.'


Shapely: But the reality star's famous derrière was still showing no signs of disappearing


She added that the best way to feel 'fantastic and skinny' was to date a tall, hunky athlete as she discussed her new beau, NBA star Kris Humphries who is 6ft9in tall.
'I feel tiny next to him,' she commented.

Kim also revealed how she funded a church set up last year in Calabasas by her mother Kris Jenner.


Body image: Kourtney and Kim stood next to cardboard cut-outs of themselves and discussed what they disliked about their bodies on Piers Morgan Tonight


The revelation came after Morgan asked the reality star if she knew how much she was worth, to which Kim replied: 'Whatever it is, I give 10 per cent away to the church and that's what I was taught. Every year. Absolutely.'

During the chat on his CNN show Piers Morgan Tonight, the host asked if Kim had 'given away millions', to which Kim confirmed: 'Yeah.'

'There's a charity that I work with a lot that I donate money all the time - the Dream Foundation - and my mum has helped create a church, so we help fund that,
it's in Calabasas,' she said.

The 30-year-old was referring to tax-exempt contributions to the LifeChange Community Church, which was founded by Kris and Reverend Brad Johnson.


Charitable: Kim and Kourtney appeared on the CNN show, where Kim revealed she funds a church started by her mother


Johnson, who married Kim's sister Khloe and LA Lakers player Lamar Odom during a televised ceremony in September 2009 watched by three million people, was working at a local Starbucks before embarking on the new venture with Jenner.

The embattled pastor left his prominent position as leader of the Calvary Community Church in Westlake, California - where attendance surged to 5,000 under his tenure - in disgrace after his infidelities were revealed in May 2007.

The once-powerful Johnson found a saviour in Kris Jenner- the former wife of O.J. Simpson lawyer Robert Kardashian - and her cashed-up daughters.

Kim chatted to Piers Morgan about her enormous newfound wealth, but said: 'As long as we give back and help out any organisation that is close to our hearts.





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Vanilla Ows: Dancing On Ice star knocked unconscious and needs stitches in his head after 'blood everywhere' fall on the rink

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Impact: Vanilla Ice thwacks the side of his head hard into the rink after falling as he rehearses a lift for Sunday's show


Vanilla Ice has revealed that he was left unconscious and dripping in blood after he smashed his skull in a nasty fall this week during his Dancing On Ice training.

The 43-year-old rapper - real name Robert Van Winkle - had stitches to his gashed temple and was left with a nasty wound on his cheek following the tumble rehearsing for his routine this weekend.

The star was rushed to hospital after the incident, which happened as he attempted a turn with partner Katie Stainsby, but slipped and crashed against the ice at speed instead.


Out of it: Katie runs to the star's aid after he was knocked unconscious for a few seconds in the fall


Ouch: A paramedic takes a look at the wounds before the star is rushed to hospital


He spent the afternoon at A&E being patched up, where it was confirmed he'd been unconscious ofr a few seconds after his fall, before being discharged just in time for Wednesday night's National Television Awards - but on his way there, realised he'd hurt his ankle as well.

A statement from Dancing On Ice said: 'Katie and the crew are of course extremely worried about Rob and our medical team are keeping a very close eye on him.'
However, Vanilla insisted: 'The show must go on!'


Battered and bruised: The star shows off his war wounds on today's Daybreak


He told the Sun of the accident: 'I [felt] like I got hit by a train. [Skating partner] Katie [Stainsby] scraped me off the ice.

'I had no idea what happened at first - I was out for a few minutes. There was blood everywhere.'

Talking about his fall on Daybreak this morning, the star said he was hoping that his confidence hadn't taken a knocking from the tumble, as his scores have improved week on week so far.

Last week, his dancing to Minnie The Moocher landed him and Katie 16 points and fifth place on the leader board after scoring 15 on his first outing.


Top hat: Vanilla and Katie skating on last week's show in a performance that landed them and impressive 16 points


He sat on the sofa and showed Christine Bleakley and Dan Lobb the cut and bruise on his cheekbone, and the tape covering up the stitches above his eye.

He said of the show: 'It's the greatest show on earth until you crash.'
Showing off his war wounds, he explained: 'I've got some bruising here and some makeup and a nice few stitches here and a cut.

'But I'm going to be alright, I race dirt bikes, this is something that happens, you crash you get up, you dust your shoulder off and you get back out there.'

His ice dance partner Katie told Christine and Dan, who was standing in for Adrian Chiles, that she was hugely proud of Rob's attitude, but the accident had left her shocked.



On the sofa: Vanilla and dance partner Katie talk to Daybreak's Dan Lobb and Christine Bleakley about the fall


She said: 'He's got a fighting spirit luckily. I was more shocked than he was, there was blood everywhere. It was really shocking.'

Vanilla admitted that the fall had knocked his confidence, but he insisted: 'This fall is not going to set me back at all. I'm giving it 110% and hope that's good enough to get me through.'

He'll be hoping to avoid a repeat performance of his fall at his next appearance on Dancing On Ice this weekend, where it was revealed this week, it is down to the celebrities to evict each other from the ice after the public's initial phone vote.
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Is this the next American Idol winner? Lauren Alaina, 15, emerges as frontrunner after incredible audition

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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

You're through: Lauren Alaina wowed the judges with her rendition of Faith Hill's Like We Never Loved At All in last night's American Idol


American Idol contestant Lauren Alaina created something of a buzz in last night's show with her emotional performance - setting her up as a frontrunner to win the show.

The 15-year-old blew the judges away with her stunning performance of Faith Hill's Like We Never Loved At All, with Jennifer Lopez dissolving into tears afterwards.

Already she is being compared to country singer Carrie Underwood on chat forums and blogs. Underwood won six years ago and is the most successful act to have come out of the talent show to date.


Emotional: Jennifer Lopez dissolved into tears after the performance, seen here with Randy Jackson


Lauren, from Georgia, dedicated her performance to her cancer-survivor cousin Holly, who joined her, as she stunned the panel at the Nashville auditions which were screened in the U.S. last night in the second part of this week's shows.

Afterwards, Steven Tyler remarked that he believed they had found 'the one'.

Following her audition piece, Lauren performed Don't Want To Miss a Thing with a little help from Aerosmith's Tyler, having ushered her family in to watch.


Potential: The 15-year-old from Georgia is already being compared to former Idol winner Carrie Underwood


Audition support: Seen here with cousin Holly, who beat cancer and inspired Lauren's performance


Randy Jackson told her: 'Best we've seen today ... I'm blown away.'

'I think you should cry,' Tyler added as Lauren began to get tearful, promoting J.LO to well up.

'You're going to make 40 million people cry tears of joy, baby,' Tyler finished, while somewhat exaggerating Idol's 20million-something viewing figures.

Kicking off proceedings last night was Christine McCaffrey, who entered the audition room singing abysmally.


Family time: Lauren's family joined her in the audition room and she then performed a duet with Steven Tyler on Don't Want To Miss A Thing


'You should do voice overs for cartoons,' Randy Jackson told her.

As she left the audition room she said: 'I got one yes and two nos,' mistakenly thinking Tyler had said yes when in fact he had given her a no.

Nashville ex couple Rob Bolin and Chelsee Oaks sing a Bee Gees song with their tuneful audition seeing them through to Hollywood week.


Talent: Miss Teen USA 2009 Stormi Henley managed to impress the male judges - but not Lopez - however she just managed to scrape through to Hollywood Week


Making an impression: Nashville ex couple Rob Bolin and Chelsee Oaks sing a Bee Gees song with their tuneful audition seeing them through to the next round


Miss Teen USA 2009 Stormi Henley was up next and managed to impress the male judges - but not Lopez.

Lacking the pizazz in the voice department, J.LO tells her: 'The voice is not strong enough,' before giving her a no vote.

Steven and Randy say yes, however, promoting Lopez to say afterwards: 'Seriously you two? That may be the smallest voice we’ve ever heard!'


Given a chance: Country boy Matt Dillard was sent through with a cautious yes from Randy and Steven Tyler, but a no from J.LO who said his audition was not good enough


A confident Latoya 'Younique' Moore was in for a shock when she was sent packing by the judges, despite turning up with one of her CDs in hand.

'They see a glow about me,' she said. But her nasal sound did not go down well with the panel.

'Your sound, your tone is not good. It’s like annoying,' Randy said. She left the audition room singing


Deluded: Recording artist Latoya 'Younique' Moore, seen with host Ryan Seacrest, was expecting to go far... but didn't and was sent packing


'Still no,' Randy added.

Country boy Matt Dillard managed to scape through, performing a Josh Grobin track.

'You need to have a better audition,' Jennifer told him, giving him a no. Randy gives him a 'small yes', adding that he is concerned he might get 'swallowed up in the process', as does Tyler.


Calling the shots: The panel were in Nashville searching out talent for the second of this week's shows





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