'I will be home itching!' Angelina Jolie reveals she's got chicken pox... and won't be able to attend the Unbroken premiere

Angelina Jolie wants the world to know she is not a spoiled brat but she certainly is a spotty one.
The 39-year-old revealed late Friday that she will not be able to attend the upcoming promotional events and even the Hollywood premiere of her film Unbroken - as she has the chicken pox.
As controversy rages after two Hollywood heavyweights' opinions of the actress were revealed in the Sony hacking scandal, Angelina took the unprecedented step of releasing a video statement.

A family affair! Elton John is joined by partner David Furnish and sons Zachary and Elijah at the unveiling of a stand named after him at Vicarage Road

Sir Elton John returned to the grounds of Watford FC, where he was once chairman, to open a stand named in his honour and described it as 'one of the greatest days of my life'.
The 67-year-old musician, who is now an honorary life president, addressed fans at the Vicarage Road ground today during the club's home clash against Wigan Athletic.
He was joined by partner David Furnish and sons Elijah and Zachary as he told fans: ‘Thank you very, very much - this is one of the greatest days of my life.’

Who wore it better? Sam Faiers teams leopard print shirt with black leggings at sister Billie's shop opening... as Ferne McCann steps out in matching outfit

They share similar taste in fashion.
And Sam Faiers and Ferne McCann proved they were on the same sartorial page as they stepped out in matching outfits on Saturday afternoon.
The style snap happened in Brentwood, Essex as Sam was seen at the opening of her sister Billie’s new shop, Jam Kidswear.

Ola Jordan 'suffers potentially career-ending damage to her leg and hips after accident while training for The Jump' and has to pull out of reality series

She is known for her dancing skills.
But, for Polish-born Ola Jordan, her future as a dancer may hang in the balance after she sustained an injury this week.
The Strictly Come Dancing star has suffered potentially career-ending damage to her leg and hips while training for Channel 4 show The Jump.
The blonde beauty, 32, reportedly fell at The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, where she was training for the ski-themed contest - of which she's no longer involved.
According to The Sun, she was in hospital on Thursday where her husband, James, was at her side.
'It was a freak accident and nobody's fault,' a source said. 'But she fell heavily and the injuries are very serious. She definitely will not be taking part in this weekend's Strictly group dances, nor The Jump in January.

sorry girl!

'We're madly in love!' Hayden Panettiere and fiancé Wladimir Klitschko welcome daughter into the world and reveal her name

Break out the pink.
Hayden Panettiere and fiancé Wladimir Kitschko became parents for the first time as they welcomed daughter Kaya into the world on Tuesday.
The bouncing baby girl weighed in at a healthy 7 lbs, 14 oz measuring in at 20 inches.
The 25-year-old actress and her boxing world champion fiancé told People:  'We are over the moon and madly in love!'

Pictured: Two teenage girls killed in horror crash that sounded like an ‘explosion’ as they were ‘getting a lift home from the pub in a sports car’

Two teenage girls have died in a horror crash after the sports car they were in smashed into a wall.
The 19-year-old friends were passengers in a Mazda RX-8 being driven by a 21-year-old man when it hit the wall in Lyndhurst, Hampshire, this morning.
Emergency services were called to the picturesque New Forest village at around midnight after residents heard a loud bang like an 'explosion'.
The teenagers, who have been named locally as Lily Godwin and Abbey Rogers, were pronounced dead at the scene.

Rihanna slips into an elegant rose gown as she towers over tiny Kim Kardashian at her First Annual Diamond Ball

They're two of the world's most photographed women, and never fail to raise an eyebrow or two when it comes to their penchant for racy attire.
And Rihanna and Kim Kardashian came together for a good cause as they attended the singer's first-ever Annual Diamond Ball at The Vineyard in Beverly Hills on Thursday night.
The 26-year-old pop princess positively towered over the diminutive reality star as they enjoyed a good chat as the charity event, held in honour of the Clara Lionel Foundation, before working their magic in front of the camera.

Rags to riches: Meet the child orphan who went from paperboy to successful businessman

MEET the child orphan who went from paperboy to OWNING the offices of the newspaper he once delivered.
In a true rags to riches story, Chance Malone was raised by his penniless grandmother after his mother died and his father was a prisoner of war.
His working life began aged nine when he got his first job, delivering copies of local newspaper, the Gloucester Citizen.
But after years of hard graft, the now 73-year-old OWNS the former Gloucester Citizen offices.
He is now a landlord and developer with more than 100 properties under his belt and luxury trappings such as a Spanish holiday home and yacht.
But despite his huge wealth, the savvy businessman says he is still as down-to-earth as ever and claims his success is down to hard work.

Such a tease! Pamela Anderson oozes heaps of sex appeal as she strips down to racy lingerie in cheeky advent calendar video

She famously showcased her famous curves in the pages of Playboy before becoming a hit sensation in Baywatch.
And Pamela Anderson has once again delighted fans with her sex appeal for Day 12 of Love magazine's video advent calendar, following in the footsteps of stars including Suki Waterhouse and Kendall Jenner.
Dressed in a lacy black bra and skimpy knickers, the 47-year-old actress showed off her incredible figure in all its glory while writhing around.
Check her out here.

Nicki Minaj displays her dramatic curves as a dominatrix in S&M-themed video for Only starring Drake and Chris Brown

Her rhymes are some of the most provocative hip-hop has to offer, and Nicki Minaj certainly hasn't watered them down for Only.
The rapper announces in the opening line that she hasn't slept with Drake or Lil Wayne, who also feature on the track, before going into sexual detail and reestablishing herself as a 'bad b***h'.

'I consider myself a humanist': Beyonce reveals her feelings about feminism and marriage in new short film starring Blue Ivy

Beyonce is considered many things - pop icon and sex symbol are just a few that come to mind - but she defines herself as a humanist.
The 33-year-old has released a new short film Yours And Mine starring her adorable daughter Blue Ivy, two, to commemorate the one year anniversary of her self-titled visual album.
In the revealing eleven and a half minute montage, Queen B breaks down in tears as she opens up about her struggle with celebrity, views on feminism, and her thoughts on marriage.
The black and white clip is intercut with images from her visual album as the 7/11 singer waxes philosophical.

Keira Knightley confirms she is pregnant with her first child with musician husband James Righton

Keira Knightley is pregnant with her first child.

A representative for the 29-year-old actress confirmed to Elle UK on Friday morning that Keira and her musician husband James Righton are expecting a baby together.

The spokesperson added no further details on the pregnancy would be offered at this time.
Keira made a high-profile red carpet appearance on Sunday night at the Moet British Independent Film Awards, displaying no visible signs of a baby bump in an embroidered ivory fur-trimmed dress by Rocha.

The British star is said to have 'steered clear from any champagne or alcohol' throughout the night, where she presented her The Imitation Game co-star Benedict Cumberbatch with the Variety Award alongside Mark Strong.

Congrats to her though.

Is that part of your Masterpiece? Jessie J flashes her pert derriere and wears racy leather bikini in new video

Seems like Nicki Minai is rubbing off on her Bang Bang collaborator.
Because it certainly looks like Jessie J is flaunting more of her body than ever, on stage and in her latest music video for Masterpiece.
Though it can be said, Jessie's derriere doesn't make as big of a provocative statement in her more wholesome video directed by Tabitha Denholm

Daddy (or mummy) is home for Christmas! Heart-melting moment families welcomed home their loved ones aboard warship HMS Defender after six-month deployment in the Gulf

Crowds of families lined the shore to welcome home warship HMS Defender in time for Christmas after a six month deployment supporting US air strikes against Isis.
The Royal Navy warship sailed into Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire, this morning after its posting to the northern Gulf where it used its air defence capabilities to back the US-led carrier task group.

'I have so much love for him': Selena Gomez gushes about Justin Bieber as she confirms she's single in new radio interview

She wowed the AMAs audience with an emotional performance of new single The Heart Wants What It Wants.
And although she confirmed it to be about her turbulent on-off relationship with ex-boyfriend Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez was happy to gush about the Baby singer in a new interview.
The 22-year-old star revealed to Norway's NJR radio on Thursday: 'I definitely have so much respect and love for him,'

'I'm not doing maths on air': Nicky Morgan dodges simple equation asked by 10-year-old

EDUCATION secretary Nicky Morgan today refused to answer a simple maths question asked by a 10-YEAR-OLD on live television.
The Tory politician was being quizzed by school pupil Leon Remphry on Sky News' Stand Up Be Counted when he asked her for the cube root of 125.
But instead of answering the secondary school equation, Ms Morgan simply said: "I think it’s probably best that politicians don’t do maths or spelling on air."

Rochelle Humes bundles up in stylish furry grey coat as she enjoys some family time with husband Marvin and their daughter Alaia-May

They have been dubbed TV's new power couple thanks to their successful presenting stints on This Morning and Marvin and Rochelle Humes looked like a picture perfect couple as they enjoyed a shopping trip on Thursday.
The popstars were spotted in London with daughter Alaia-Mai and appeared blissfully happy on their family day out.
Rochelle, 25, looked sensational in a pair of black leggings, over-the-knee boots, a black top and a furry grey jacket.

Emily Blunt shows off her sensational post-baby body in a see-through lace dress... after receiving Golden Globes nomination

She's just been nominated for a Golden Globe Award and Emily Blunt capped off a successful day on Thursday with a dazzling display at the 11th Annual Dubai International Film Festival.

The 31-year-old actress - who was nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for Into The Woods - wowed in a lace, full-length lace gown at the IWC Filmmakers award which was held at the Madinat Jumeriah Complex.

Emily's flowing dress appeared quite modest at first with it's length and high neckline but a close inspection revealed that it was almost completely see-through.

'We try not to spoil her!' Kim Kardashian reveals she's already bought 'something nice' to surprise daughter North on Christmas

Her 18-month-old daughter North West already has everything she could ever want as she's often decked out in the finest designer clothes and even furs.
But Kim Kardashian swears she and husband Kanye West 'try not to spoil' her even with the holidays quickly approaching.

Cara Delevingne, Cameron Diaz and Liz Hurley know how to celebrate in style: Copy their glamorous party looks without breaking the bank this festive season

The festive season is upon us  - like we needed an excuse to get glammed up for a night out!
Whether you're going to the office Christmas party or hitting a club on New Year's Eve, you can dress to impress in this season's selection of partywear.
Sheer fabric, sequins and lace are all en vogue, as demonstrated by the choice of gowns worn by the stylish attendees at last week's British Fashion Awards.

Emily Blunt brightens up the red carpet in embellished yellow crop top and full skirt as she leads the glamour at Dubai International Film Festival

She can always be relied upon to put on an elegant sartorial display.
And Emily Blunt did not disappoint as she attended the 11th Annual Dubai International Film Festival on Wednesday.
The 31-year-old looked stunning in a yellow ensemble as she joined a host of famous stars at the Madinat Jumeriah Complex for the Opening Night Gala.

'My fans keep me in check': Taylor Swift talks about dating, drinking, and her own sanity in Barbara Walters interview

She is one of the world's biggest stars, with her every move under constant media scrutiny.
But Taylor Swift says the attention has only made her a better person as she tries to be a good role model for her young fans.
The 24-year-old sat down with Barbara Walters, after being named one of her 10 Most Fascinating People, for an intimate chat, according to Us Weekly.
Walters, clearly impressed with the young woman, declared that Taylor was a good role model and did not smoke or drink.
'I mean, I do drink, I am 25,' the Shake It Off singer corrected (she will celebrate her 25th birthday on December 13). 'So it's not like, I mean… Yeah, I was at a Knicks game and I had a beer and everybody was like, "Ohhh!" I was like, "Tsk."'

You're only supposed to decorate the tree! Actress Maitland Ward covers up her naked body with strategically placed festive tinsel

It looks as though American actress Maitland Ward lost herself a little when she was putting the Christmas decorations up earlier this week.
The funny lady must have had a couple of pieces of tinsel and a string of fairy lights left over, so naturally she stripped off and covered her naked body with it.
Wearing nothing but a pair of red lacy pants, the lovely lady, who is perhaps best known for her role on Boy Meets World, lit up the room with her outfit of lights and glitter.

Newly single Khloe Kardashian is a blonde bombshell in figure-hugging pastels at Power 100 Women In Entertainment event

A host of famous female faces took to the red carpet on Wednesday for The Hollywood Reporter's Power 100 Women In Entertainment breakfast.
And Khloe Kardashian, who recently split from on-off boyfriend French Montana, showed her ex what he was missing as she made a curvaceous appearance at the event which took place at Milk Studios in Los Angeles.
The newly blonde 30-year-old reality star showed a flash of her midriff in a soft grey cropped jumper and figure-hugging powder pink pencil skirt.
More photos of the sexy figure after the cut.

Kim Kardashian slips her heavenly curves into khaki dress… after branding pregnancy weight gain a lesson from God

Kim Kardashian put in a traffic-stopping performance as she strode out of her NYC apartment on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old reality gave her model sister Kendall Jenner a run for her money in a runway-ready outfit comprised of a fitted khaki dress and full length leather coat.
Brooding Kim completed her look with slicked back hair and perfectly set make-up.
The TV personality and mother-of-one, who is married to rapper Kanye West, has been open about her desire to expand her family.

It's a boy AND a girl for Princess Charlene! Monaco royal gives birth to twins

Princress Charlene of Monaco today gave to give birth to twins – a boy called Jacques and a girl called Gabriella.
Gabriella was born first at 5.04pm, and Jacques at 5.06pm, but it is Jacques who will be the future Prince of Monaco, because of the Mediterranean principality's male inheritance laws.
They are the first children for the 36-year-old former South African Olympic swimmer, who married Prince Albert II, 56, three years ago.

Congrats to them!

Strip for a prince! Women pose naked in calendar to raise money for Prince William’s air ambulance

A group of women aged 19 to 50 have revealed all to raise money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance, for which The Duke of Cambridge is a pilot.
They plan to send Prince William a copy of the 'Country Ladies Uncovered' calendar, which will help raise money to fund the helicopter he flies.
The 14 women from Huntingdonshire dared to bare in a number of poses in their rural surroundings.
More photos after the cut.

William offers to turn ex-criminal into star as he and Kate visit New York youth project

PRINCE William offered to help turn a former hoodlum into an international star today after being bowled over by his performance in a play at a New York young people's project.
The Duke of Cambridge gave his contact details to 22-year-old playwright and actor Steven Prescod after watching him dance, sing and recount tales of his violent crime-ridden early life in excerpts from his play, Brooklyn Boy.

'I would like to do it soon': X Factor finalist Ben Haenow reveals imminent plans to propose to girlfriend Jessica Jones

They met several years ago, when he served her at the Sainsbury's delicatessen counter where he worked.
And now X Factor finalist Ben Haenow, 29, and his girlfriend of six-and-a-half years, Jessica Jones, are looking forward to a future of marital bliss as they make plans to settle down together.
In this week's issue of OK! magazine, the handsome singing hopeful - who faces off against Fleur East and Andrea Faustini this weekend - reveals that he plans to pop the question 'soon'.

Once 'fat' Oxford student who was asked on date by old school bully years later stands him up and sends him letter instead listing his cruel taunts. . . then posts it all on Facebook

They say revenge is a dish best served cold.
It's a testament that one female Oxford University student will agree with - Louisa Manning waited eight years to get her own back on a school bully who made her life a misery.
The 22-year-old from Cambridgeshire was tormented by cruel boys when she was younger, who made fun of her weight and general appearance.
So when one of the bullies got in contact a week ago, asking her out to dinner, she decided to get retribution by standing him up.
Louisa arranged to meet the man at a restaurant, but she had no intention of meeting him.
Instead, she asked the waiter to give her 'date' a photo of herself when she was younger, accompanied with a letter, which she also posted on Facebook.
see the letter and the photo after the cut.

Beyonce pulls funny faces with the cast of Annie as she attends the New York movie premiere

She's arguably one of the most glamorous women on the planet, but superstar Beyonce is always game for a laugh.
The 33-year-old singer headed to the film adaptation of the Broadway musical Annie, which held its New York premiere on Sunday where she pulled funny faces with the cast.
Along with handsome actor Jamie Foxx, the singer looked like she was about to growl as she stood alongside 11-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis, who stars as the famous orphan.

She really is the cream of the crop! Karrueche Tran bares her midriff in string bikini... as Chris Brown tries to win her back with grovelling apology

Chris Brown apologized on late Sunday night after accusing his on-off girlfriend Karrueche Tran of sleeping with the rapper Drake.
But the contrite message, posted to his Instagram, may have come too late as the couple appear to have split last week.
And on Monday, just hours after Brown's groveling apology, the 26-year-old model was spotted soaking up the sun on Miami Beach without an apparent care in the world.

Is that for Robin? Thicke's 19-year-old girlfriend April Love Geary posts a raunchy belfie on Instagram

A belfie is the newest way of showing one's backside in a mirror selfie.
And Robin Thicke's rumoured new girlfriend April Love Geary, who is 18 years his junior, put her pert posterior on full display in a new photo posted on her Instagram account.
The 19-year-old model captured the sultry snap wearing only a navy one-piece swimsuit on Sunday.

A mother's touch: Pregnant Duchess crouches on the sidewalk to talk to children in Harlem as she goes solo during first US visit

The Duchess of Cambridge was an English rose in Harlem today as she visited a childrens’ project on the first official engagement of her three-day trip to New York.
She crouched down on the New York sidewalk outside the Northside for Child Development on Fifth Avenue, and accepted a bouquet of the bright red flowers from a crowd of waiting children, before she went inside and chatted to them while helping out with an art project.

PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: FKA twigs stuns in patterned bikini as she cosies up to beau Robert Pattinson on a Miami beach

Robert Pattinson and new love FKA twigs enjoyed another day in the sunshine on Monday when they stepped out onto a Miami beach.
The new couple looked very much in love as they enjoyed some time off and cosied up to one another on a plastic sun lounger, enjoying a cuddle.
FKA, real name Tahliah Barnett looked incredible in a patterned halter neck bikini which showed off her slender frame.
More photos after the cut.

Now that's a calendar highlight! Kendall Jenner delivers serious festive cheer as she strips down to stockings and suspenders for raunchy Christmas countdown video

It wasn't long ago that her sister, Kim Kardashian, 'broke the internet' with a saucy photoshoot.
But Kendall Jenner is proving that she's just as capable of wowing fans with her brand of feminine allure.
The 19-year-old model has donned a cute Santa hat and vintage black lingerie ensemble for a festive Love Magazine online advent calendar.

Prince William meets Obama at the Oval Office ...and tells the President that he forgot to ask whether George was a boy or a girl when he was born

Barack Obama has welcomed a future king at the Oval Office.
Prince William flew to Washington this morning to meet with the President and deliver a speech at the World Bank on stopping illegal wildlife trafficking.
During a brief public chat between Obama and Prince William, the royal revealed that he was so excited after the birth of Prince George that he forgot to ask whether he was a boy or a girl.

'That's got to be a joke!': Jake Quickenden wins the Jungle 2014 Award for 'most vain campmate' in I'm A Celebrity - and he is actually surprised

He has spent much of his time parading around in next to nothing.
Yet former X Factor star Jake Quickenden was shocked when he won the Jungle 20124 Award for vainest campmate in I'm A Celebrity.
Perhaps ironically, the singer was given the accolade on Saturday by Melanie Sykes - who has been no less image-conscious during his time in the competition.
Clearly surprised by the win, Jake denied he is vain.
'That's got to be a joke!' he said. 'I'm not vain - I just like to look after myself.There are certainly people who are more vain in here'.
Yet it seemed his fellow contestants all disagreed as the vote was unanimous.

She's only gone and done it again! Cheryl Fernandez-Versini wins X Factor fashion-off in a bridal chic plunging gown

As of yet no pictures of Cheryl Fernandez-Versini's wedding earlier this year have surfaced.
But giving an idea of how she would look walking down the alter, Cheryl wowed on Saturday's X Factor in an awe-inspiring gown.
Putting on a bridal chic display, the 31-year-old looked amazing in an ivory number which featured a very low neckline.
see more photos.

Dane Bowers dumped by glamour model fiancée Sophia Cahill 'after discovering X-rated photos stored on phone' using iCloud

Dane Bowers' fiancée Sophia Cahill has reportedly called off their engagement after finding pictures of other women in their shared media.
Sophie is said to have dumped the singer and moved in with his mum after discovering that he'd been storing glamour models' images on his phone.