Cher’s sex-swap son flaunts new girlfriend

London, April 19 (ANI): American pop singer Cher’s son arrived at the GLAAD media awards with his new girlfriend Jennifer Elia.

Chastity Bono, the son of 63-year-old singer walked the red carpet with girlfriend Jennifer Elia.

“I didn’t have a clue he used to be Cher’s daughter – they look nothing alike. I didn’t know who he was,” an onlooker promoting lesbians, gays and bisexuals working for arts said.

Chaz began to change his gender in March 2009, starting with the surgical process. After the sex change, Chaz banished Chastity’s feminine blonde hair and flowery dresses, reports The Daily Express.

The 41-year-old activist had earlier said that it was the “best decision of his life.”

“I’ve struggled a lot getting here. If by being public other people can see this and not have to struggle as much as I did, then I’m happy to do that,” Chaz added.

Chaz also revealed that his father Sonny Bono accepted Chaz’s decision without any tantrums but mother Cher ‘went ballistic.’

Two years ago, Cher had thrown Chastity out of her house when her daughter revealed that she was in love with Jennifer. But they later patched up. (ANI)

Cher’s sex-swap son flaunts new girlfriend

London, April 19 (ANI): American pop singer Cher’s son arrived at the GLAAD media awards with his new girlfriend Jennifer Elia.

Chastity Bono, the son of 63-year-old singer walked the red carpet with girlfriend Jennifer Elia.

“I didn’t have a clue he used to be Cher’s daughter – they look nothing alike. I didn’t know who he was,” an onlooker promoting lesbians, gays and bisexuals working for arts said.

Chaz began to change his gender in March 2009, starting with the surgical process. After the sex change, Chaz banished Chastity’s feminine blonde hair and flowery dresses, reports The Daily Express.

The 41-year-old activist had earlier said that it was the “best decision of his life.”

“I’ve struggled a lot getting here. If by being public other people can see this and not have to struggle as much as I did, then I’m happy to do that,” Chaz added.

Chaz also revealed that his father Sonny Bono accepted Chaz’s decision without any tantrums but mother Cher ‘went ballistic.’

Two years ago, Cher had thrown Chastity out of her house when her daughter revealed that she was in love with Jennifer. But they later patched up. (ANI)

Justin Timberlake set to make golf hobby subject of book

New York, Jul 9 (ANI): American pop singer Justin Timberlake is said to be getting ready for his next venture – writing a book about golf.

Timberlake, 28, looks set to write the book as his literary agent David Vigliano has sent editors a short proposal by the singer last month, revealed sources.

In the proposal, the singer’s book has been described as a “memoir”, consisting of stories about courses he’s played on and people he’s played with, reports the New York Post.

Meanwhile, Timberlake has promised Guy Ritchie that he will star in his next movie. (ANI)

Black Eyed Peas’ huge backstage demands at Glastonbury

London, Jun 25 (ANI): American pop group Black Eyed Peas are said to have made a huge backstage demand for their appearance at Glastonbury.

The group has asked for a tour bus with tens of thousands of pounds worth of recording equipment laid on so they can remix and make new tracks.

And they have asked for it to be stocked with booze, including a selection of local West Country ciders, and tons of festival food.

They, Fergie, Will.I.Am, Apl and Taboo, will be flying into London on a private jet from France, and will arrive at the gig on June 28 by helicopter.

“The band are so excited about performing at Glastonbury. They love to be able to remix and make new tracks wherever they go so they have demanded they have a mini-studio on their bus to capture the moment,” the Mirror quoted a source as saying.

“They really want to get into the UK festival spirit and have asked for traditional cider and a gourmet selection of festival-style food such as fancy falafel, speciality burgers and Mr Whippy ice-cream.

“But Fergie still wants to keep up her healthy diet while on the road so there will also be huge fresh salads, skinless free-range chicken, sun-blush tomatoes and giant platters of vegetable cruditis,” the source said.

And as there have been reports of poor weather, it means that Fergie will need some spare footwear.

“She has been warned that by Sunday the ground could be exceptionally muddy,” a source said.

“So she will be getting some specially designed blinging wellies from Hunter and a golf buggy just in case her high-heels don’t make it through the muck to the stage,” the source added. (ANI)

It’s splitsville for Nick Lachey, Vanessa Minnillo

Washington, June 24 (ANI): American pop singer Nick Lachey has parted ways with girlfriend Vanessa Minnillo.

Reps of the couple confirmed the news.

“They have amicably split but remain good friends who still greatly care for one another,” People quoted Minnillo’s rep as saying.

The split comes after a rash of breakup rumours and reports, which were shot down.

According to the sources, although they have split, Minnillo, 28, and Lachey, 35, are “still friends. It was the right thing for both of them to do.” (ANI)

Nicole Scherzinger ‘Hush Hush-ly’ strips naked for bath

London, May 28 (ANI): Pussycat dolls vocalist Nicole Scherzinger has set the pulse racing with a revealing new video for Hush Hush; Hush Hush.

The 30-year-old singer, who’s dating F1 star Lewis Hamilton, is seen singing naked in the bath tube in the new video, reports the Sun.

Meanwhile, American pop star is reportedly hunting for a dazzling engagement ring for her forthcoming engagement ceremony with beau Lewis Hamilton.

Nicole is currently hunting for an exquisite diamond ring, and has been visiting multifarious jewellery stores to buy one for the occasion.

Nicole has been dating Brit formula one racer Hamilton for a year. (ANI)

Jamie Lynn Spears says Britney and K-Fed have become ‘best friends’

Washington, May 27 (ANI): American pop star Britney Spear’s younger sister Jamie Lynn is full of appreciation for her sister and former husband Kevin Federline, as she thinks that they have become “best friends”.

Britney divorced former husband Federline in 2007, and the custody of her two sons Sean Preston, 3, and Jayden James, 2, was given to their father.

Though it has been reported that Federline doesn’t like his kids accompanying Britney on her Circus tour, Jamie Lynn has denied the claims stating that get along like a house on fire.

Jamie further revealed that Kevin and Britney both care for their children, and respect each other’s love for their children.

“Kevin has been great, as always. He and Britney have become best friends. She knows how much he cares about the boys and he knows the same is true of her,” Contactmusic quoted Jamie Lynn as saying. (ANI)

Nicole Scherzinger on the lookout for an engagement ring

Melbourne, May 27 (ANI): American pop star Nicole Scherzinger is reportedly hunting for a dazzling engagement ring for her forthcoming engagement ceremony with beau Lewis Hamilton.

Nicole is currently hunting for an exquisite diamond ring, and has been visiting multifarious jewellery stores to buy one for the occasion.

“She’s looking for diamonds and she wants something unique,” the Herald Sun quoted a source as saying.

“She found a Cartier ring that she liked, but she was worried that other people had similar designs,” the source added.

Nicole has been dating Brit formula one racer Hamilton for a year. (ANI)

Jacko picks final 12 backing dancers for O2 gigs

London, May 19 (ANI): American pop star Michael Jackson has finally selected the 12 dancers who would be backing him during his O2 arena gigs.

The backing dancers were picked after an X-Factor style competition to discover the most talented movers in the world.

As many as 500 potential candidates performed during the three days of intense auditions at the Nokia Theatre LA LIVE in Los Angeles.

Jackson, show director Kenny Ortega, and his dancer from the Dangerous and History tours Travis Payne were present throughout the auditions.

Those selected to perform alongside Jackson include US dancers Charles Kapow, Ricardo Reid, Tyne Stecklein, Misha Hamilton, Mekia Cox, Nicholas Bass, Danielle Rueda-Watts and Christopher Grant.

The selected candidates also include Timor Steffens from Germany, Australian dancer Shannon Holtzapffel, Daniel Celbre and Devin Jamieson from Canada.

“These are artists whose talent, dedication, skill and passion for performing with their idol is felt every hour of every day spent rehearsing,” the Sun quoted contributing choreographer Ortega as saying of those chosen.

“What is going to take place on that stage at The O2 arena in July will truly be inspiring,” he added. (ANI)

Cher goes back in time with transparent body suit

London, May 12 (ANI): American pop singer Cher, real name Cherilyn Sarkisian, has proved that she can turn back time, after she appeared in a skin-tight, transparent body suit that was similar to the one she wore on her concert tour 17-years ago.

Cher, 62, completed the look with a leather jacket, thigh length boots, and suspenders as she performed at the David Foster and Friends concert at Mandalay Bay Events Centre in Las Vegas.
In the past, Cher has admitted to having had plastic surgery and being “terrified of getting old”.

“The truth is that in my job becoming old and becoming extinct are one and the same thing,” the Sun quoted her as saying. (ANI)

Mother’s Day means Jonas Brothers get treat from mum

Washington, May 9 (ANI): American pop boy band Jonas Brothers’ mum likes to spend Mother’s Day cooking up a special treat for her boys.

Denise Jonas gets her sons to drop their plans for Mother’s Day, and instead asks them to help her out in the kitchen as she serves up Filet Mignon with Chinese Coleslaw.

“Having dinner together is important because it allows our family to reconnect daily and shut everything else from our lives and focus on each other…” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

“It is a priceless time and we all need it. If not, we stop knowing each other.

“Steak is always popular! When I serve this salad to guests, I always have a recipe card on hand because I am usually asked for it.

“The credit really goes to a dear friend, my husband’s former assistant. She and her husband first served it to our family when they welcomed all of us to dinner,” she added. (ANI)

Christina Aguilera to make screen debut in ‘Burlesque’

Washington, May 5 (ANI): American pop/R ‘n’ B singer Christina Aguilera is all set to make her screen debut in “Burlesque”, a contemporary musical that Steven Antin will direct.

Aguilera, 28, who has never starred in a film, will be playing an ambitious small-town girl with a big voice who finds love, family, and success in a Los Angeles neo-burlesque club.

“I couldn’t be more excited, as this was a project written with her in mind,” Variety magazine quoted Screen Gems topper Clint Culpepper as saying.

The script has been written by Antin, and revised by “Erin Brockovich” scribe Susannah Grant.

Donald De Line will produce the film, shooting for which is to start later this year. (ANI)

School bullies sparked music interest in me, says Prince

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Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): American pop singer Prince has revealed that his school bullies helped him develop an interest in music./pp
The singer, real name Prince Rogers Nelson, gives them credit for the interest they sparked in him to play his father’s piano, after they left him isolated from other kids./pp
The first thing I did is I went into myself and I taught myself music. My father left his piano at the house when he left and I wasn’t allowed to play it when he was there because I wasn’t as good as him so when he left I was determined to get as good as him, Contactmusic quoted him as saying./pp
I taught myself how to play music and I just stuck with it and I did it all the time./pp
Sooner or later people in the neighbourhood heard about me and they started to talk about me and it wasn’t in the teasing fashion, it was more like, ‘Wow look what he can do…’ Once I got that support from people I believed I could do anything, he added. (ANI)/p

Nick Lachey-Vanessa Minnillo’s romance ‘on the rocks big time’

New York, Apr 14 (ANI): American pop singer Nick Lachey’s romance with former MTV VJ Vanessa Minnillo is apparently going through a rough patch.

According to sources, the couple “are on the rocks big time. They argue all the time, and Nick is done with her. He feels like she’s holding him back, careerwise.”

Minnillo was recently seen storming out of an Los Angeles restaurant with an angry face, while Lachey chased her in embarrassment.

“After the pictures came out, Nick told friends they weren’t fighting about their relationship, that it was just Vanessa going through a tough time personally,” the New York Daily News quoted a source as saying.

“But we’re just not sure if we believe that anymore. The relationship has been over for a while, but he’s too nice a guy to end things completely,” the source added.

The 35-year-old singer’s career isn’t as hot as it used to be, and even his latest single, “Patience,” has failed to crack the pop charts.

Lachey’s pals say that in order to launch a comeback, he needs to dump Minnillo.

However, Minnillo’s rep has denied any trouble.

“They’re fine – none of this is true,” said the rep.

Lachey’s rep also says: “To my knowledge, everything is great with them.” (ANI)

Ashlee Simpson posts 4-month-old son’s photo on Twitter

Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): American pop rock singer-songwriter Ashlee Simpson recently unveiled her 4-month-old son Bronx to her fans by posting his photo on her Twitter page.

“I present you my little man and his adorable cheeks,” People magazine quoted Simpson-Wentz, 24, who included a link to a picture that shows her giving the 4-month-old a kiss, as writing.

While Ashlee seems busy with her newborn son, her husband Pete Wentz is busy with work and is touring with his band Fall Out Boy.

However, the couple do not forget to keep in touch through their celebrity blogs.

While Ashlee wrote To Wentz: “Bx and I miss you so much, We are only the 2 amigos without you. Last night I wanted a snuggle fest with you. Miss you mucho.”

Wentz replied: “Goose, take me to bed or lose me forever, you big stud. Coming home soon.” (ANI)

Simpson talks of finding quiet place to fornicate at MTV Australia Awards

Melbourne, Mar 28 (ANI): American pop singer Ashlee Simpson let out at the MTV Australia Awards that she is trying to find a quiet place to fornicate with her hubby Pete Wentz.

Simpson, 24, who had hosted the event a few years back, joined her rocker husband Wentz, 29, for an intimate moment on stage at the awards, as he hosted the annual bash in Sydney.

The two surprised audiences on March 27 after they shared a lengthy kiss after introducing Kings of Leon performing via satellite from New Zealand.

“Sorry we haven’t seen each other in a while,” the Courier Mail quoted her as saying.

“So we’re going to find a quiet place to go fornicate,” she added. (ANI)

Paltrow, Madge enjoy girly gossip as they wine and dine

London, Mar 20 (ANI): American actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her pop star friend Madonna were seen having a girly night out catching up on the latest gossip at the Oak Rooms in New York.

The two, who bonded after moving to London to live with their English husbands, were spotted enjoying their wine as they chatted at a dinner party hosted by Valentino, reports the Daily Express.

Madge, 50, looked unusually happy as she and Paltrow, 36, exchanged words at the party, which had been held to mark the premiere of the film ‘Valentino: The Last Emperor’.

Meanwhile, Paltrow and her business partner trainer Tracy Anderson are finding it difficult to find clients for their new gym TriBeCa.

Even though Anderson has trained celebs like Madonna, she is finding it difficult to land any clients. (ANI)

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz set to star in Melrose Place remake?

Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): American pop singer Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is reportedly set to return to the small screen with a part on the Melrose Place remake.

Simpson-Wentz, 24, had landed a recurring role on 7th Heaven in 2002, and spent two years a member of the TV drama’s cast, reports Contactmusic.

As per Entertainment Weekly, she is now set to act again after landing the part of Violet, a “small town girl” who is actually a “shrewd sex kitten within”.

TV bosses at U.S. network The CW, who brought back Beverly Hills, 90210 as a spin-off last year, have ordered the production of a pilot episode of the new Melrose Place.

The show, which ran from 1992 to 1999, launched the careers of Marcia Cross and Kristin Davis and was notorious for its sensationalist storylines and extravagant characters. (ANI)

Cher angry with Octomom Nadya Suleman

Washington, Mar 6 (ANI): American pop singer Cher is apparently angry with the attention grabbing mum-of-14, Nadya Suleman, because she thinks that no single mother should be allowed to bring up so many kids alone.

Suleman, who has no means of income, stunned the world when she gave birth to octuplets in January this year, adding to her other six kids, who are all under the age of eight.

Cher is among those calling for social services to intervene, so that the babies don’t have to face a childhood struggle on welfare.

“She shouldn’t have any of those children as far as I’m concerned. You cannot be a single mom living with your parents on welfare and have all those children,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

The singer has also told America’s the Globe that she fears new mum Suleman has lost her mind.

“She acts like someone who is not of this world,” she added. (ANI)

Paula Abdul denies criticising new American Idol judge

Washington, Feb 27 (ANI): American pop singer Paula Abdul has denied that she criticised co-judge Kara DioGuardi, who has newly joined American Idol.

The 46-year-old was reacting to recent reports suggesting that she did not think that the show worked well with four judges.

In her reply, DioGuardi said that she was “hurt” by the criticism.

Abdul has now said that she was not referring to only one person, and that her comment has been misconstrued.

“It is unfortunate that a quote of mine was taken completely out of context today,” Usmagazine.com quoted her as saying.

“I was actually referring specifically to the use of ‘guest judges’ in seasons past, not Kara or this season. I am thrilled to have her by my side each week on American Idol,” she added. (ANI)