'I have to start building my way back up': Lindsay Lohan breaks her silence in first post-rehab interview

By SARAH BULL

Honesty is the best policy: Lindsay Lohan breaks her silence in her first post-rehab interview with US TV show Extra


Lindsay Lohan has broken her silence about rehab in her first interview since leaving the treatment facility.

The 24-year-old actress was treated in the Betty Ford Centre from September to January after she was ordered back for treatment by a judge after failing a drugs test.

However, Lohan told US TV show Extra's Jerry Penacoli that she is determined to get her life back on track once and for all.

Asked how she was feeling, Lohan replied: 'I feel great. I feel happy. There's always bumps we have in the road and as long as I'm focusing on the one thing I know I need to put first in my life, which is my recovery and stuff, then I'm doing good and that's important to me.'


Exclusive: Lindsay talks to Extra's Jerry Penacoli in the two-part interview


The Mean Girls star also appeared to have adopted a pensive outlook on her new lifestyle, and refused to answer when she was asked if there was anyone she is hoping to work with when she gets back into the acting industry.

She replied: 'I think that's that something I will be able to say when I've taken the steps I need to take to prove that I can be insurable again. I think that will come in time that I will be in the position to say that because I don't think I am right now.


Accusation: Lindsay was in court last week after being charged with felony theft

'I don't think it would be fair to say, "Oh, this is who I want to work with", and expect that to happen. I have to build my way back up and I get that.'

Lohan's rehab stint was in connection with her 2007 DUI conviction, after she repeatedly failing to meet the terms of her probation.

And the actress, who appeared to have a slightly puffy face during the interview, acknowledges that she has got a long way to go before she is able to reaffirm her status as an established movie star.

'But I’m willing to do what I have to do to get there. I miss being on set - I really do miss it.'

Meanwhile, Lohan is currently facing jail time after being charged with felony theft in connection with a $2,500 necklace she is accused of shoplifting from a jewellery store in Venice Beach.





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'I don't have any parts of my body that I hate': Kate Winslet shows off her figure in skin-tight Victoria Beckham dress

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

'There's nothing I hate': Kate Winslet shows off her hourglass curves in a Victoria Beckham dress in the April edition of U.S. Glamour magazine


Watching oneself onscreen for hours at a time would cause body issues for even the most confident.

But Kate Winslet has revealed that she has no intention of using plastic surgery to keep her youthful appearance.

'No, I have never tried any of that stuff. I don’t have parts of my body that I hate or would like to trade for somebody else’s or wish I could surgically adjust into some fantasy version of what they are,' she said.

Kate was talking to the April edition of U.S. Glamour magazine, for which she posed in a figure-hugging Victoria Beckham dress.

Kate admitted that she hadn't always been as confident in her looks.


On trend: The Oscar-winner pulls up her skirt as she poses in a Sophie Theallet outfit


‘When I was heavy, people would say to me - and it was such a backhanded compliment - they would say, 'You've got such a beautiful face.'

'In the way of, like, 'Oh, isn't it a shame that from the neck down you're questionable.' ‘

The 35-year-old also recalled the moment she won her best actress Oscar in 2009.

Kate joked: ‘I was the kid who never won the races. I never jumped the highest.
'I wasn't on the list of the high-achieving.

‘Winning the Oscar was like winning all the prizes in one single night that I never won as a kid.

'For me, it was an internal-fist-pumping moment of yes.’


Stunning: Kate Winslet poses for the April issue of US Glamour


She said the recognition hadn't changed her aims as an actress.

'I have just wanted to be an actress,' she said. 'That’s always been my goal.


'I didn’t want to be famous. I wanted to play incredibly challenging, multifaceted characters. Because we are all a puzzle.'


But although she didn't aim to become famous, there is no denying that Kate is now a household name.

That, she revealed, had brought problems of it's own - not least the difficulty of raising a 'normal' family.

‘The challenge is making sure that they’re never treated different just because I sometimes am,' she said of her children Mia, 10, and Joe, seven.

‘I always want them to be regular kids who are grateful and respectful of other human beings.’

Kate, who last year split from her film director husband of six years, Sam Mendes, also revealed how proud she is of her children.

‘I want them to know that when we fly first-class, that they are lucky,' she said.
'The highest compliment I could ever receive about my kids — and I can say that this does happen frequently — is when the in-flight crew say to me, "Your children are wonderful. They are so well-behaved."

'Every time I am told that, I could weep.’


No Nip and Tuck for Kate Winslet


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Hilarious video of the baby who laughed hysterically as dad tore up rejection letter

By MARK DUELL

10-month-old Micah McArthur laughs hysterically as his dad Marcus rips up a professor job rejection letter...


Video gets more than 750,000 hits after actress Alyssa Milano tweets it

Another clip posted of ten-month-old laughing at the laundry basket

Parents can spend thousands of dollars trying to make their children smile, but all Marcus McArthur needed to entertain his son was a worthless piece of paper.


...and he squeals with delight so much that 'you almost wonder if he's stopped breathing', said Mr McArthur


Ten-month-old Micah laughed hysterically in his pink all-in-one suit as his dad ripped up a job rejection letter piece by piece in front of him.

Mr McArthur, 33, who is finishing his doctorate at Saint Louis University and applying for professor jobs, was looking at ways to entertain Micah at home in St Louis, Missouri.

‘But he starts laughing again and you think: "Yeah, he's OK". At that moment I thought: "Yeah, this is a really great clip".’


No money: Mr McArthur said he will not be selling the video, despite receiving offers, as it is just for fun


The video was posted five weeks ago but went viral after being tweeted by actress Alyssa Milano on Friday. It has now been viewed more than 750,000 times.

Micah enjoyed watching his father rip up the letter in front of him so much that Mr McArthur moved onto credit card statements, which resulted in more laughter.

Mr McArthur told KSDK: 'Around the 22-second mark he does an extremely hearty laugh where you almost wonder if he's stopped breathing.


Watch the hilarious video of baby Micah McArthur laughing hysterically in front of his dad



Not laughing enough yet? See baby Micah chuckle with his dad at the laundry basket



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Reunited: Russell Brand and Katy Perry back in each others' arms after I Kissed A Girl star jets to LA to appear on Oprah

Me and my girl: Katy Perry and Russell Brand after the singer's surprise performance on Oprah Winfrey's post-Oscar show


Russell Brand and Katy Perry have been reunited after the singer flew back from her world tour to make a surprise guest appearance on Oprah Winfrey's post Oscars show in Los Angeles.

Wearing a tight gold floor length dress with a maroon bow around the middle, the star had flown 13 hours just to sing her single Firework with a children's choir on the show, Oprah's Ultimate After Oscar's Party, held at the city's Kodak Theatre.

The I Kissed A Girl star's surprise performance on the show, backed by PS22 from Staten Island, even included indoor fireworks to go with the song - and afterwards, her husband Russell picked her up to whisk her home so they could re-create their own...


Glamorous: Despite jetting in overnight to appear on Oprah, the star still looked stunning


Katy had flown straight from her show in Vienna, Austria, on a red eye flight to sing with 'these beautiful children who I saw on YouTube.'

After the performance, the youngsters students huddled around Katy, exchanging high fives.

Earlier, Katie had Tweeter: '13 hours later I’m back in sweeeet Los Angeles… and boy do I have a secret for you! GOOD MORNING!'


Beaming: The couple seemed thrilled to be reunited after time apart while Katy launched her California Dreams world tour in Europe



Let's go! The funnyman got ready to drive off his wife in his brand new Range Rover after her appearance on the show


Afterwards, she gushed that it had all been worthwhile, even though she had to fly straight back to Europe today ready for her next date on the tour.

Posting on her Twitter: 'Today was such a beautiful day. PS 22 & Oprah made ME feel like a firework... refocused me & reminded me of my purpose. Thank you.'


Surprise: There were screams from the audience when Katy appeared in the middle of the school choir onstage at the Kodak Theatre


Big fans: The star was mobbed afterwards by the PS22 choir, who are all from Staten Island


Her husband was clearly as blown away by her performance as the others in the audience, posting on his official Twitter afterwards: 'Did you see my missus on Oprah? With that PS 22 kids choir! So cute! So sexy! (Kids cute, missus sexy- if that needs clarifying)'

Katie looked glamorous in over-the-knee tan stiletto boots and a big fluffy fake fur gilet over a nude coloured belted mini sweaterdress, with aviator-style shades as they left the studio.


On song: The I Kissed A Girl singer appeared on Oprah Winfrey's annual post-Oscars show


Russell was grinning from ear-to-ear as he hopped into his new Range Rover and gave his wife a proud kiss before they sped off into Hollywood together.

It's the first time the pair have been able to spend quality time together for weeks - even if just for the night - due to their hectic work schedules.


Mother's pride: The comedian turned actor took his mother Barbara as his date to the Oscars at the weekend


Katy kicked off her California Dreams world tour last week in Europe and is flying back out to be ready to play the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin on Friday.

The star also starts the UK leg of the tour on March 17 at the HMV Hammersmith Apollo.


Little gold man: Russell and his Arhtur co-star Helen Mirren presented the Best Foreign Language Academy Award to Susanne Bier, director of In a Better World, on Sunday night


Russell meanwhile has started on the promotional treadmill for his new movie Arthur, the remake of the 1980s Dudley Moore classic, which he stars in alongside Dame Helen Mirren.

Russell and Helen presented an Oscar together at the weekend too, handing out the Academy Award for Best Foreign Film to Dane Susanne Bier for her movie In A Better World.

The funnyman had taken his mother Barbara along as his date at the event.


Katy Perry "firework" Oprah's Ultimate After Oscar Party


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The morning after: Colin Firth can't wipe the smile off his face while unlucky co-star Helena Bonham Carter keeps her spirits up

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Man about town: Oscar winner Colin Firth couldn't wipe the smile off his face as he left an interview with Oprah Winfrey in California this morning


Yesterday they were both keeping their fingers crossed ahead of the Academy Awards.
But The King's Speech stars, Colin Firth and Helena Bohnam Carter cut two very different figures today, following the big ceremony.

Best Actor winner Colin could barely wipe the grin off his face as he left a post-Oscars interview with Oprah Winfrey, beaming.

The 50-year-old looked dashing in a slim line black suit with black shirt.
Across town, his female co-star Helena on the other-hand looked downcast as she accompanied her mother to LAX airport.

After losing out to Melissa Leo in the best actress category, the 44-year-old was clearly ready to go home.

Unable to force a smile, he British actress walked through the terminal hiding her face with a pair sunglasses.

Perhaps she was a feeling a little bit tender - after all, she and her co-stars had been up until the early hours celebrating their best picture Oscar.


Co-stars crushed: While Colin was basking in Oscar glory his co-stars Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush looked down at LAX airport


Helena did, however, keep her usual eccentric ensemble consistent with a floral dress, black coat and military boots.

The actress could may well commiserate with her co-star Geoffrey Rush, who was also spotted at LAX.

The 44-year old also lost out on a statuette in the best supporting actor category.


It's Mine! King's Speech director Tom Hooper clutches his Oscar as he goes to his waiting car this morning


The Australian actor looked non-to-impressed being snapped at security, where he was forced to take off his flat cap covering his bald head.

Singing to a more happier tune was Oscar presenter Dame Helen Mirren, who was also jetting out of sunny Los Angeles.

The 65-year-old dressed comfortably for her flight in a casual skirt, white t-shirt and cosy cardigan.


The day after: Natalie Portman celebrates her Oscar win with a quiet lunch with in Los Angeles, while Jeremy Renner arrives back in Vancouver after the ceremony


After her stunning appearance on the red-carpet, a slimline actress and singer Jennifer Hudson spent her post-Oscar day slipping back into her motherly duties, as she took her one-year-old son David Daniel Otunga Jr out for a stroll.

Out and about in Beverly Hills the 29-year-old was beaming under the warm Californian sun.

As too was Reese Witherspoon, who also spent the day out with her family.


All white: Mirren looked glamorous in a fluffy white cardigan, navy skirt, wedge heels and a cream scarf


The actress took daughter Ava, 11 and Deacon, 7, out shopping, along with her fiancé Jim Toth to a kids store in Brentwood.

And Reese wasn't the only one spoiling her kids.

Halle Berry also had fun splurging on her two-year-old daughter, Nahla.

The 44-year-old was spotted leaving Toys R Us with a cartful of toys as her adorable daughter happily looked on.


Family time: A dressed down Reese Witherspoon took her two children Deacon and Ava out shopping with new fiancé Jim Toth


Motherly duties: Halle Berry took daughter Nahla shopping at Toys R Us while singer Jennifer Hudson took her son David Daniel Otunga Jr out for a stroll in Beverly Hills


Colin Firth at 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Sunset Tower in West Hollywood


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Jason Gardiner slams Dancing on Ice viewers for sympathy votes after Vanilla Ice is booted off the show

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Shock exit: Vanilla Ice and his skating partner Katie Stainsby were voted off Dancing On Ice this weekend which judge Jason Gardiner blamed the viewers for


Dancing On Ice judge Jason Gardiner has slammed viewers of the show for putting contestants through on sympathy votes.

The outspoken choreographer hit out at the voting public after Vanilla Ice was voted off ahead of fellow celebrity contestants Johnson Beharry and Denise Welch.

Gardiner said the rapper - real name Robert Matthew Van Winkle - was 'much better' than the other two and blamed the viewers for putting him and Laura Hamilton, who topped the leaderboard last week, in the skate-off.


And he said the viewers' voting was 'frustrating' for the judges who were left to make 'soul destroying' decisions about contestants they want to keep in.

Speaking to The Sun, he said: 'It does a real disservice to the competition.

'It really angers me that people like Denise and Johnson are getting through on sympathy votes or popularity when we're losing someone who really should not have left.



Gracious in defeat: Vanilla Ice was resigned to his fate after he was voted out unanimously by the judges


Seductive: Vanilla Ice and partner Katie Stainsby performed a sexy Flamenco to Justin Timberlake's Like I Love You


'It's a crying shame he did. he's so much better than those two.'

And he hit out at the viewers again for wanting a 'mediocre' outcome to the ice skating talent show.

The 38-year-old added: 'If viewers want a lacklustre, mediocre, less-than-average final, they should keep voting for Johnson and Denise.'

Denise, who scored just 14.5 and was told that her routine was as painful as 'an MRI scan' by Gardiner, and Johnson, who received the same score, are safe to skate again next week.

But the judges were left aghast when Vanilla Ice, who scored 21.5, and Laura, who got 24.5, were given the lowest votes.

Gardiner said: This is where it gets heartbreaking for us. It's frustrating when we don't want either of them to go.'



Soul-destroying: Gardiner blamed the public for leaving the judges to vote between two of the strongest performers


High score: But her mark of 24.5 wasn't enough for the public to put Laura Hamilton in the skate-off


And he said he thinks that TV presenter Laura was voted into the skate-off because she's not as well known as the other celebrities, despite her outstanding routines and high marks week in week out.

He added: 'If we lost her, we'd end up with a clear frontrunner, Sam Attwater.
'I don't want that - I want them neck-and neck all the way to the final. It will be thrilling.'


Safe: Johnson Beharry VC and partner Jodeyne Higgins were kept in by the public despite being told they had no chemistry


MRI scan: Denise Welch performed a Carnival-style Brazilian Samba with Matt Evers which kept her in despite being told the routine was 'painful'


DOI: Vanilla Ice out


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JYJ’s Junsu, SS501’s Kim Hyun Joong participate in charity soccer match

On February 28th, Sahmyook University invited celebrity soccer team, FC MEN, for a special charity soccer match against the university’s ‘Sahmyook Union’ team.

FC Men attended last year’s charity event as well, and its members are comprised of JYJ’s Junsu, Hero, Yoochun, SS501’s Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Bum, Song Joong Ki, and many others.


On the 28th, the team’s leader Junsu and Kim Hyun Joong presented $10,000 USD in donations to the less fortunate. They also participated in various other events, like autographed giveaways.

Junsu stated, “As it’s a match for the less fortunate, I will take part it in with a joyful heart. I hope that this event is able to help the youth band together for the betterment of society.”




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