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He was recently hit with a legal double whammy after arrests for urinating in public and cocaine and meth possession. And now Twilight star Bronson Pelletier is in even more of a legal pickle after being charged over the former incident, which occurred last week The troubled 25-year-old is to face the full force of the law after the Los Angeles City Attorney's office decided to pursue the matter. According to  TMZ , he was charged with one count of being drunk in public after he allegedly urinated in the middle of an LAX terminal while waiting for a flight last Monday. It is a less serious misdemeanour charge, which means he faces a maximum of six months in jail if he is convicted. Bronson is due back in court for his arraignment on January 7, which means he will be officially charged before the court. The actor, who plays a member of the hit movie series' macho wolf pack, denies the public urination part of this case, and it may be cleared up based on video of ...

After the X Factor USA finale actually lost viewers, there was always going to be at least one head on the block... and it appears that this time, it belongs to Britney Spears.  It's being reported that Simon Cowell, 53, is ready to fire the 31-year-old pop legend because he wanted 'crazy Britney, but he got boring Britney.' If it happens, this will mean the mother-of-two only lasted on the judges panel for one season... though it was an incredibly lucrative one.      Time to go? It's being reported that Britney Spears is set to be fired as an X Factor USA judge by Simon Cowell  The report in Us Weekly points out that Brit's $15M contract had a lot to do with Cowell's decision, with one insider telling the publication: 'They paid all that for her to say 'amazing' and offer half-claps.' Another mole confirmed: 'Britney will get the boot. Producers wanted her for the long haul, but it isn't working.' But Simon inti...

Superstorm Sandy hit the New Jersey shore town of Mantoloking hard - 60 homes were demolished when waves crashed over the sand dunes and swept into the small community.  The water washed away the road leading to Ed Wright's house and pummeled ten of his neighbors homes in a 200-foot radius. But Mr Wright house endured. It was the only house in his neighborhood left standing by the ferocious storm and it sustained only minor damage.    Devastated: Ed Wright's house, center, was surrounded on all sides by water after Superstorm Sandy breached the protective sand dunes in his community   Stranding alone: Mr Wright's house was built atop dozens of pine pylons that were sunk deep into the sand The New Jersey Star-Ledger  calls Mr Wright's house 'the Mantoloking Miracle' - but closer examination reveals that the house remains standing because Mr Wright took special care when building it and used design features meant to withstand a hurricane.  ...

The man arrested for trespassing on Taylor Swift's Nashville property earlier this month has had all charges against him dropped. Jacob Kulke, 24, was arrested on December 14th after allegedly climbing over a fence near Taylor's property. Police claimed he told them he was the country warbler's boyfriend, and had taken a bus from Wisconsin to be with her on her birthday. Prosecutors decided not to pursue criminal charges against Kulke on Thursday. Kulke, of Marshfield, Wisconsin will remain in jail in Nashville as he fights extradition to Colorado for probation violation, and did not appear in court during his Thursday hearing. His lawyer Sean McKinney said prosecutors discussed the decision not to prosecute with Taylor's representatives. He added his client is not guilty of the trespassing charge and was in fact tricked by someone into believing that he was communicating with the star. He said: 'It is the defence's position that he was misled ...

The man arrested for trespassing on Taylor Swift's Nashville property earlier this month has had all charges against him dropped. Jacob Kulke, 24, was arrested on December 14th after allegedly climbing over a fence near Taylor's property. Police claimed he told them he was the country warbler's boyfriend, and had taken a bus from Wisconsin to be with her on her birthday. Prosecutors decided not to pursue criminal charges against Kulke on Thursday. Kulke, of Marshfield, Wisconsin will remain in jail in Nashville as he fights extradition to Colorado for probation violation, and did not appear in court during his Thursday hearing. His lawyer Sean McKinney said prosecutors discussed the decision not to prosecute with Taylor's representatives. He added his client is not guilty of the trespassing charge and was in fact tricked by someone into believing that he was communicating with the star. He said: 'It is the defence's position that he was misled ...

This article is reprinted.   They might be two of the hottest Victoria's Secret models in the world, but when it comes to having a gossip, Erin Heatherton and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are just like any other girls. The pair were seen chatting and giggling as they caught up in Los Angeles on Saturday night. And Rosie appeared particularly interested as Erin showed her a photo on her phone - perhaps a shot of her and boyfriend Leonardo DiCaprio.   Is that a photo of Leo? Erin Heatherton and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley were seen catching up in Los Angeles on Saturday night Erin, 22, and DiCaprio, 37, have been dating for the past month, and things appear to be going very smoothly for the pair. It was reported recently that the Inception star has already introduced pretty blonde Erin to his mother Irmelin. Erin and Irmelin were apparently spotted laughing and joking together at the Four Seasons Hotel in Los Angeles after they were introduced over the Christmas...

This article is reprinted. By SARAH FITZMAURICE She might have walked the red carpet solo last night but earlier in the day Blake Lively had enjoyed a relaxing day with her beau. The Gossip Girl star and Leonardo Di Caprio enjoyed a lazy day in L.A. before she got glammed up to attend the Teen Choice Awards. Blake,23, and Leo,36,  were seen meandering along making the most of the sunny day before heading out for lunch together. Lazy Sunday:  Blake Lively and Leonardo DiCaprio  spent the day together yesterday before Blake attended the Teen Choice Awards The couple were dressed in casual clothing with Blake dressed in a pretty printed long top with shorts worn underneath. The actress accessorised with a straw sun hat, a Chanel handbag and a pair of strappy sandals. Meanwhile Leo, who was recently name Hollywood’s highest paid actor earning £48m to knock Johnny Depp from the position, wore a pair of baggy shorts a T-shirt and a peaked cap. T...

This article is reprinted.   By MIKE LARKIN His most quoted movie line is the famously threatening 'you talkin' to me' from Taxi Driver. But Robert DeNiro was fuming over quite the opposite when he started an argument with Jay-Z at Leonardo DiCaprio's birthday party in New York. The legendary actor allegedly scolded the rapper for failing to return not just one, but SIX of his phone calls. The 69-year-old was sitting at a table at the upscale bash when the musician came over to say hello, but the Raging Bull star was in no mood to be friendly. He's got 99 problems and Robert is one: Jay-Z allegedly got a tongue lashing from Robert DeNiro at Leonardo DiCaprio's birthday party in New York A New York Post insider then overheard De Niro complaining the rapper, who lives near the Oscar winner in the posh TriBeCa area, agreed to record a song for the Tribeca Film Festival, but failed to follow through. The Mission favourite rang the music m...

This article is reprinted.  By JADE WATKINS and FEHINTOLA BETIKU She is described as the 'geeky Angel' by her fellow Victoria's Secret supermodel pals. But there was nothing nerdy about the swimsuits Erin Heatherton's was modelling on her heavenly body as she did a photo shoot for the lingerie giant in Miami, today.   The 23-year-old girlfriend of Leonardo DiCaprio displayed her sensational curves in an array of one and two-piece ensembles.    Lucky Leo! Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend Erin Heatherton displayed her sensational curves in a bikini during a photoshoot for Victoria's Secret in Miami today         Picture perfect: Erin made a splash in a zebra print two piece which showed off her derriére  And it was plain to see that Leo is one lucky guy. First up the the beautiful blonde took to the water in a zebra striped bikini which braved a barely there set of bottoms complete with string detailing. ...