Week in pics 22-29 Aug

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Heath Ledger\'s daughter given fee

Jude Law,Johnny Depp,celebrity gossip,Colin Farrell,celebrity,heath ledger Heath Ledger\'s daughter to receive money from Depp, Farrell and Law The three actors who completed Heath Ledger’s final film role gave their fees to his two-year-old daughter Matilda this week. Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell and Jude Law each played a version of Heath’s character in The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus after the actor’s tragic death. “They didn’t take money - it goes to Heath’s daughter,” director Terry Gilliam told The Sun. “That’s extraordinary! And wonderful and when you’re part of that, you think, ‘Ah, this is maybe why I went into the movies in the beginning.’”

Jade Goody diagnosed with cancer

celebrity,celebrity news,jade goody,cancer Jade Goody diagnosed with cancer Reality TV star Jade Goody was forced to leave the Indian Big Brother, known there as Bigg Boss, house after being diagnosed with cervical cancer this week. “Jade had some tests recently, then she went off to India to appear in the Indian Big Brother,” Her publicist Mr Clifford said. “Yesterday we got a call from her consultant to say she had cancer of the cervix and so she has to come back straight away. She’s extremely upset and frightened.” Earlier this week Jade spoke to Reveal magazine about her cancer fears, “Doctors told me there’s a strong chance of cancer and that I should have a hysterectomy but I won’t let them.”

Christina Applegate cancer free

celebrity gossip,celebrity,celebrity news,cancer,Christina Applegate Christina Applegate cancer free Christina Applegate was given the all clear just over three weeks after having both breasts removed after being diagnosed with cancer. “I\'m clear. Absolutely 100 percent clear and clean,” the Anchorman star told Good Morning America. “It did not spread. They got everything out, so I\'m definitely not going to die from breast cancer.”

Peaches Geldof\'s husband \"terrified\"

Peaches Geldof,celebrity gossip,celebrity,celebrity news,celebrity wedding Peaches Geldof husband terrified While rumours still surround Peaches Geldof and Max Drummey\'s recent Las Vegas wedding the groom was said to be "terrified" by the prospect of meeting his new father-in-law Sir Bob Geldof this week. "He knows Bob is absolutely furious," a friend told the Mirror. "He hopes to put off coming face-to-face with Bob for as long as possible. Peaches is with her dad and Max hopes she\'ll calm him down before they meet."

No charges for Christian Bale

Christian Bale,celebrity gossip,celebrity news,celebrities behaving badly Christian Bale cleared of all charges Christian Bale will face no charges over the alleged assault on his mother and sister, the Crown Prosecution Service confirmed this week. The Dark Knight star was arrested in July and questioned over claims he had assaulted his family members while staying at the Dorchester Hotel. A spokesman for the CPS said there was "insufficient evidence to afford a realistic prospect of conviction. The police have been advised that no further action should be taken against Mr Bale." "Christian is relieved that this issue has been resolved and hopes to put the matter firmly behind him," his publicist said.

Amy Winehouse takes god-daughter clubbing

Amy Winehouse,celebrity news,celebrities behaving badly,celebrity party Amy Winehouse in trouble again Amy Winehouse was in trouble again this week after apparently being spotted clubbing, and worse for worse for wear, at London\'s Dingwalls night spot with her 12-year-old god-daughter Dionne Bromfield. "Amy was in a right state, slurring her words and falling all over the place," a source told The Mirror. "It was sad to see a young girl being left to babysit her - it should be the other way around." A Dingwalls spokesman refused to comment on claims.

John Mayer comments on Jennifer Aniston split

Jennifer Aniston,celebrity gossip,celebrity,celebrity news,celebrity relationship John Mayer comments on Jennifer Aniston split John Mayer spoke for the first time about his recent split from Jennifer Aniston this week. "I ended a relationship because there was no lying," he explained to OK! magazine. "I ended a relationship to be alone because I don\'t want to waste somebody\'s time if something\'s not right. I don\'t waste people\'s time," Before adding, "People have different chemistry, they have different lives. Jennifer Aniston is the smartest, most sophisticated person I think I\'ve ever met. She\'s one of the most lovely people I\'ve ever met in my life."

Gwyneth Paltrow slammed over fur

Gwyneth Paltrow,Stella McCartney,fur,celebrity gossip,chris martin Gwyneth Paltrow slammed over fur

Animal rights groups slammed Gwyneth Paltrow this week for wearing fox fur in new ad campaign for Italian designers Tod’s. “Gwyneth Paltrow should be ashamed,” Mark Glover, director of Respect for Animals, said. “I can only assume that Paltrow either is ignorant of the facts or lacks human decency and compassion.” Blogs and gossip sites expressed surprise as in the past Gwyneth has won praise for her green credentials, is married to vegetarian Chris Martin and is also good friends Stella McCartney, the animal rights activist who refuses to use fur or leather in her designs.

 

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