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- Kourtney Kardashian wants festive traditions Kourtney Kardashian is going to start her own family traditions.
Kourtney Kardashian is going to start her own family traditions.
Kourtney Kardashian loves the Christmas rituals she has with her family, but thinks it is important to establish traditions within her own household.
The reality TV star's mother attends a huge family Christmas party thrown by her mother Kris Jenner every year, but she is keen to start her own traditions with boyfriend Scott Disick and their children Mason, three, and Penelope, five months, away from her wider family.
She said: ''I think it's important to continue some of the family traditions, like the Christmas party, but to make it my own with Scott and the kids as well.
''Last Christmas Eve, we all had our own friends over and decorated gingerbread men, I want to do that again this year.''
However, Kourtney, 33, will still be heading to Kris' party because of all the tasty treats which will be on offer.
She added: ''At my mum's party, she has so many different things to try. I eat a little bit of everything, but not so much that I feel guilty. Everything in moderation.'' - The Wanted were broke before finding fame The Wanted were broke before finding success.
The Wanted were broke before finding success.
Siva Kaneswaran has revealed he and his bandmates were broke before finding fame with The Wanted.
While the 'Glad You Came' hitmakers have had a hugely successful year, breaking the lucrative US market and supporting Justin Bieber on tour, Siva Kaneswaran admitted when they started out, the group struggled to make ends meet.
He told the Sunday World newspaper: ''I'm not gonna lie, we are quite comfortable now. But it was never about the money. In the beginning, we spent 18 months doing school and club gigs with nothing coming in. We were all in the red before our big break. Now we can focus on what's really important in life, the music and taking care of family.''
While the band are looking forward to a busy 2013 with the release of a new album, Siva is looking forward to a quiet Christmas first.
He said: ''There are some pubs in Dublin where I like to sit in a corner and enjoy a drink. And I have a couple of country pubs in Longford and Cavan where I go. They have massive big fires and nobody really knows me there, it's brilliant.'' - Nathan Sykes wants restful holiday Nathan Sykes will spend Christmas sleeping.
Nathan Sykes will spend Christmas sleeping.
The Wanted singer Nathan Sykes loves being in the group, but is desperate for some time off and plans to use his Christmas break to catch up on his sleep.
The Wanted singer loves being a pop star, but his busy lifestyle means he doesn't get much time to rest, so he is planning to make the most of the festive break with his family.
He said: ''One of the downsides to this job is that we don't get holidays, but hopefully this Christmas we'll get to spend some time with our friends and families and catch up on lost of sleep.''
Nathan feels grateful for the support of his bandmates Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuinness and Tom Parker and plans to buy them Christmas gifts.
He said: ''This year I might even treat the boys to presents.
''The people you don't need in your life shouldn't be there. You should concentrate on your friends and those who you respect and love. I'm so grateful to be in a band with these four - it's been an amazing journey so far and I can't wait for what else there is coming our way.''
All Nathan wants for Christmas is a pillow to make travelling easier.
Asked what is on his Christmas list, he said: ''A decent pillow for flights.'' - Heidi Klum and Seal's family Christmas Heidi Klum and Seal are putting on a brave face for their children this Christmas.
Heidi Klum and Seal are putting on a brave face for their children this Christmas.
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Seal and Heidi Klum will spend Christmas Day (25.12.12) together with their four kids, Leni, seven, Henry, six, Johan, five, and two-year-old Lou.
The former couple - who announced their split in January - are planning to spend Christmas Day (25.12.12) together with their four kids, Leni, seven, Henry, six, Johan, five, and two-year-old Lou, and are determined to act civil despite their stormy relationship.
A source told the New York Post: ''They're trying to be co-parents and show up for their children. They have been trying to work it out, mainly for the kids.
''They have been talking on the phone regularly.''
Heidi is currently dating her bodyguard Martin Kirsten and revealed she loves how wonderful he is with the kids.
She said: ''They like him very much. This is also one reason why I'm so fond of him. He's been helping me for four years now. And he takes wonderful care of the kids. He plays with them, he protects them. I trust him.''
The model admitted that she is madly in love with Martin but doesn't want to flaunt their relationship because her beau prefers to keep a low profile.
She said: ''Yes! I'm in love! Martin is not hiding. He's just not the sort of guy looking for the spotlight. He prefers to stay in the background. There will always be people who will criticise whoever I live with, what kind of clothes I wear or what hairstyle I have. At the end of the day, you have to do what makes you happy. That's the rule I live by.'' - Miley Cyrus gets love doll for Christmas Miley Cyrus has received a sex doll as an early Christmas gift.
Miley Cyrus has received a sex doll as an early Christmas gift.
Miley Cyrus has received an erotic doll as an early Christmas gift, and she took the X-rated figure out for a drive in her car.
The 20-year-old star - who is engaged to 'The Hunger Games' actor Liam Hemsworth - took to her Twitter account to reveal she had taken the unusual festive present out for a drive in her car, and joked whether she would be allowed in a carpool lane, in which only vehicles with two or more passengers are permitted.
In a message to accompany a picture of her taking the doll for a spin, she wrote: ''Does this count for the carpool lane? Such a nice Xmas gift (sic)''
The former 'Hannah Montana' star has been fully indulging in the festive spirit has been listening to some of her favourite Christmas songs
In a series of tweets quoting the lyrics of classic hit 'Let It Snow', she wrote: ''Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snoooooow. The weather outside is frightful ... But the fire is soooo delightful (sic)''
Miley's new erotic blow-up doll is not the first time she has celebrated a special occasion with a naughty gift.
In January, the 'Climb' hitmaker and Liam marked his 22nd birthday by eating a penis-shaped cake.
Photographs even revealed Miley jokingly pretending to lick the X-rated cake and shrieking with laughter as she prepared to cut it. - Louis Tomlinson feels 'old' on 21st birthday Louis Tomlinson feels ''old'' now he is 21.
Louis Tomlinson feels ''old'' now he is 21.
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Louis Tomlinson feels ''old'' now he has turned 21 on Christmas Eve (24.12.12) and was over the moon by his personalised box of tea from hot beverage giant Yorkshire Tea.
The One Direction hunk - whose birthday is today (24.12.12) - still can't believe he has reached the landmark age and has taken to Twitter to share his astonishment at being the eldest member of the group.
In a series of tweets Louis posted: ''Ahhhhh I'm 21 !!
''IT'S MY BIRTHDAYYYYY AHHHHH
''Ahhhhh I'm old !!!!! (sic)''
Although Louis is worth around £100 million along with the rest of his band - Zayn Malik, 19, Harry Styles, 18, Niall Horan, 19, and Liam Payne, 19, - the singer from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, was thrilled when he received a novelty box of tea bags from hot beverage giant Yorkshire Tea as a present, who had added his name on the packaging.
He gushed: ''Thank you soooo much @yorkshiretea . Should have seen my face when I opened it. So very kind of you. Loveee x (sic)'', followed by a link to a photo showing a box of the tea with 'Happy Birthday Louis' printed where the logo is.
The group's official Twitter account also sent their birthday wishes to Louis, as well as wishing the fans a merry Christmas.
They wrote: ''It's Xmas Eve! & @Louise_Tomlinson's b'day! Happy b'day Louis! Thanks to everyone who designed Louis a card! 1DHQ x (Sic)''
All the boys, accept for Harry, were spotted arriving back in London on Friday (21.12.12) after their performance on 'The X Factor' USA final on Thursday (20.12.12) on Los Angeles.
Harry has been enjoying a romantic ski break with his girlfriend Taylor Swift in Utah, however the British heartthrob is planning to spend Christmas Day (25.12.12) with his family in the UK while Taylor jets off for some sun down under in Australia. - Christmas card king Tom Hardy Tom Hardy makes his own Christmas cards.
Tom Hardy makes his own Christmas cards.
Tom Hardy and his girlfriend Charlotte Riley make their own Christmas cards for family and friends.
The 'Dark Knight Rises' actor and his girlfriend Charlotte Riley are renowned for their festive crafty skills, and after impressing their friends with personal greetings last year, the pressure is on for them to better themselves this December.
Charlotte said: ''Tom and I make cards. Last year, we drew the Wise Men next to a sign saying, 'Bethlehem this way'.
''We made about 30 cards for family and friends. Now we've got a reputation - it's a tradition that can't be broken.''
Tom has previously shown his crafty side when he spoke of his desire to learn to knit. The 'Lawless' actor is keen to master the wool-weaving hobby as he sees it as a good way of passing time on film sets.
He has said: ''I was thinking about it because a lot of people do it on film sets. I don't know where to begin, I'd have to find out what the first thing is. I'd like to knit a hat first, or gloves... Or maybe a cat.'' - David Beckham loves British Christmas David Beckham loves returning to England for Christmas.
David Beckham loves returning to England for Christmas.
David Beckham and his wife Victoria like the children to stay in touch with their English roots and love returning to the UK for the festive season.
The 37-year-old soccer star and his wife Victoria are determined their four children - Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, 10, Cruz, seven, and 17-month-old Harper - stay in touch with their roots and love having a traditional festive experience in their UK home.
He said: ''Being home with the family celebrating Christmas is my idea of a good time. Victoria and I want our kids to have an English upbringing so that is always special to me.''
While David recently announced he is leaving his US soccer side LA Galaxy, he has admitted he and his family will always regard Los Angeles as ''home''.
He said: ''Whether we spend more time in England or here, LA is always going to be regarded as our home.
''I have loved playing here and living here. Like I said, I will always be part of LA and it will be very special.''
David - who has previously played for English club Manchester United, Spanish team Real Madrid and Italian club A.C. Milan - has been linked to a number of clubs including ones on China, Australia, Russia, South Africa and his native England. - Megan Hilty
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Adam Ant hopes his sectioning was ''illegal''.
Adam Ant hopes his sectioning in 2010 was ''illegal'' although admits his mental health problems were a ''long time coming''.
The 'Prince Charming' hitmaker - who has a history of bipolar disorder - was detained under the mental health act in 2010 and while he admits his problems were a ''long time coming'', he still hopes it will be found that his hospitalisation was a mistake.
He said: ''Being sectioned was like a big test, we've all got tests in our life, these disasters. Mine was a long time coming really, but what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
''Being sectioned unfortunately is extremely easy in this country, to have someone sectioned. There are figures that come out, even last week saying that at least 2,000 sectionings were done quite illegally by doctors who were not qualified to do them - hopefully one of them was mine. You just don't know.''
Adam, 58, believes his problems can be attributed to his showbiz lifestyle, comparing them to being part of a ''war zone''.
Adam - whose real name is Stuart Goddard - exclusively told BANG Showbiz: ''The kind of lifestyle I was leading, when you work to the point of beyond exhaustion and you take no time off at all, the buck stops with you, something's got to give.
''It's like being in a warzone and coming out - you're not the same person you were afterwards then when you were coming in, you've gone from that innocent little lamb and you've taken quite a kicking emotionally and you don't realise it.
''It took time, 20 years to catch up with me, all this depression about it.''
Adam's comeback single 'Cool Zombie' is out now while his new album 'Adam Ant Is the Blueblack Hussar in Marrying the Gunner's Daughter' is out next month. - Carmen Electra was attracted to 'bad boys' Carmen Electra was attracted to ''bad boys'' when she was a teenager.
Carmen Electra was attracted to ''bad boys'' when she was a teenager.
Carmen Electra use to be attracted to ''bad boys'' when she was a teenager and has recalled her ''foolish'' assumptions about men from when she first moved to Hollywood, California.
The actress-and-model admits she always dated ''macho'' men when she first moved to Hollywood at the age of 18, and she now feels ''foolish'' for believing guys had to be tough.
She said: ''I had been brought up with macho guys. All my four older brothers were karate black belts. A lot of guys do not want to show they are vulnerable because they regard it as weakness.
''So I ignored that for a time. I was foolish. But at 18 I was attracted to bad boys. I watched what went on around me in Hollywood and wanted to learn.''
However, the 40-year-old beauty - who is currently dating 53-year-old music mogul Simon Cowell - has since realised there is more to being a man than having a ''good body'' and having an ego.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, she added: ''Am I still interested in a guy's body? Now I have grown up, I am much more of a 'vibe' kind of person! If a man has a good body, that is an added plus. But I do not think it is the most important.
''A big turn-on to me is a guy who can have any girl he wants but says no. He has self-control. Not the guy with all the chicks who is insecure.''
Carmen - who was previously married to rock guitarist Dave Navarro and hellraising basketball player Dennis Rodman - is now looking forward to the next stage of her life and hopes she settles down with a partner who has a ''good heart''.
The former 'Baywatch' star also hopes to start a family when she meets her very own 'Mr. Right'.
She said: ''I want someone who can keep me on my toes, has a good sense of humour and a good heart. I love a man who has lived a full life and lived on the edge.
''I want to have a baby and look forward to being a mother one day. At 18, nothing could have been further from my mind!'' - Snoop Lion 'never saw Santa' as a child Snoop Lion wants to ''jack'' Santa Claus for not visiting him as a child.
Snoop Lion wants to ''jack'' Santa Claus for not visiting him as a child.
Snoop Lion grew up in a poor part of California and says her never received Christmas presents when he was a child.
The rapper - who has recently rebranded himself as a reggae artist and left his past moniker, Snoop Dogg, behind - grew up in a poor area of California and as a result had to go without Christmas presents for many years, but says his underprivileged upbringing makes him grateful for everything he now receives.
He said: ''Santa Claus never really came to the ghetto. When I see him I'mma jack him for all those years that I never saw him as a kid.
''When I was young we didn't really have much so I was never used to getting much... nowadays, every present is a blessing so I have nothing to complain about.''
Snoop, 41, is hoping to keep things low-key over the holiday period this year, and sit in with his wife Shante, and their children Corde, Cordell and Cori and enjoy the Los Angeles Lakers basketball game.
He added: ''[I'm looking forward to] All the good times with my family. Especially being able to spend quality time with my wife and kids.
''I'm going to be touring overseas for new years so I plan to lay low with the family for Christmas and catch the Lakers game. Hopefully they can turn it around by then and St. Nick can bless them with a win.'' - Lionel Richie gets seven Mercedes for Christmas Lionel Richie has splashed out on seven Mercedes cars for himself this Christmas.
Lionel Richie has splashed out on seven Mercedes cars for himself this Christmas.
Lionel Richie has bought himself seven Mercedes cars for Christmas, much to the shock of the dealer who sold him the vehicles in Montgomery, Alabama.
The 'Dancing on the Ceiling' singer - whose adopted daughter is fashion designer Nicole Richie - decided to treat himself to several new vehicles to mark the festive holiday, however, the shocked salesman didn't recognise Lionel when he first walked into the dealership and thought he was joking when he told him how many cars he wanted.
Lionel told the New York Post newspaper: ''I decided to buy myself a Mercedes - or two! In blue jeans and T-shirt, I walked into a Montgomery, Alabama, dealership and said, 'I'll buy seven Mercedes.' Staring, the guy asked, 'Son, you got some proof?' I had him call LA's Bank of America president. He hung up and segued from 'Son' to, 'Mr. Richie, right this way, please.' ''
Although Lionel, 63, has spent a lot on himself he has also helped those less fortunate this Christmas - by working with Scottish charity Cash for Kids, which aims to get kids in the country out of poverty.
Speaking about the charity at an event in Glasgow earlier this month, he said: ''Christmas is all about family, and children being surrounded by love, but it's important to realise that not every child is fortunate enough to be able to share this happy time.
''Being in Glasgow as we approach Christmas I can appreciate what Radio Clyde Cash for Kids does to bring happiness to vulnerable children in the city, and I'm delighted to support the great work they do.'' - Ariana Grande
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David Beckham is taking his family on a £250,000 holiday this Christmas.
David Beckham has splashed out £250,000 on a luxurious holiday to the Maldives for him, wife Victoria and their four children over the festive break.
The soccer star, his wife Victoria and their four children - Brooklyn, 13, Romeo, 10, Cruz, seven, and 17-month-old Harper - will spend the festive season at the luxury One&Only Reethi Rah resort in the Maldives, which boasts 130 private villas, 12 beaches, 40 pools and its own seaplane.
David has booked the family into the most expensive suite, which costs £8,600-a-night and has also booked out three more at a cost of £3,700-a-night.
The family - who will be staying for 11 nights - will also be dining in the luxurious restaurant, which will set them back £150-a-head each evening and the resort boasts ''swirling vitality pools, crystal steam rooms, saunas and stimulating ice fountains''.
A source told The Sun newspaper: ''It's the best resort in the Maldives and they are staying in the most expensive rooms.''
The family flew to the Indian Ocean island from Britain yesterday (23.12.12) before taking a private plane to the hotel.
While there, they will be able to play tennis, go scuba diving and big game fishing while fashion designer Victoria can enjoy numerous spa treatments. - Hugh Jackman 'eats and eats' over Christmas Hugh Jackman ''eats and eats'' over Christmas.
Hugh Jackman ''eats and eats'' over Christmas.
Hugh Jackman ''really goes for it'' at Christmas time and overindulges on festive food.
The 'Les Miserables' actor loves spending the festive season with wife Deborra-Lee Furness and their children Oscar, 12, and seven-year-old Ava, and the family go all out with their celebrations.
He said: ''I'm going to be in New York with my wife and the kids. We really go for it at Christmas, we do everything.
''We'll go to Midnight Mass the night before then have stockings and presents and just eat and eat.
''I'll be working on press for 'Les Miserables' right up until Christmas, so I can't wait to spend time with family and friends.''
Though he loves Christmas, the 44-year-old star admits his gift buying isn't always very successful.
He recalled: ''I once gave my sister deodorant. It was by accident though, I thought it was perfume!'' - Harry Styles to spend Christmas away from Taylor Harry Styles and Taylor swift are spending Christmas apart.
Harry Styles and Taylor swift are spending Christmas apart.
Harry Styles and Taylor swift are spending Christmas apart because the One Direction hunk will be in the UK while Taylor jets off to Australia.
The One Direction hunk and the blonde singer - who were pictured enjoying a skiing break in Utah over the weekend - won't be spending the festive period together as Harry will be in his native UK while Taylor will be in Australia.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: ''Harry and Taylor have spent a lot of time together recently as they really enjoy each other's company, which is why they decided to go on the skiing mini-break together this weekend.
''They're both massive stars and Taylor already had the commitment to go to Australia and Harry's family were really keen to see him over the holidays. But they're already planning their next meet up - Taylor has suggested to Harry that he flies out to Australia to meet up with her there.''
However, Taylor isn't too disappointed about spending time away from Harry because it will be hot in Australia and she can work on getting a tan.
She said: ''It's gonna be non-stop sun. So it will be weird to have a tan around Christmas but I'm really excited about it.'' - Quentin Tarantino unchains America's tormented past in "Django" LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Twenty years after Quentin Tarantino unveiled his first film "Reservoir Dogs," the director has turned his eye to America's slavery history, spinning a blood-filled retribution tale in his trademark style for "Django Unchained."
Tarantino, 49, has become synonymous with violence and dark humor, taking on the Nazis in "Inglourious Basterds" and mobsters in "Pulp Fiction."
In "Django Unchained," to be released in U.S. theaters on Christmas Day, he fuses a spaghetti Western cowboy action adventure with a racially charged revenge tale set in the 19th century, before the abolition of slavery in the United States.
Jamie Foxx stars as a slave whose freedom is bought by a former dentist, played by Christoph Waltz. The two set off as bounty hunters, rounding up robbers and cattle rustlers before turning their attention to brutal plantation owners in America's Deep South.
Tarantino is well-versed in delivering violence. But the director said he faced "a lot of trepidation" about filming the slavery scenes. He has already come under fire from some critics for the frequent use in the film of the "N-word" - a racial slur directed at blacks.
The director said he was initially hesitant to ask black actors to play slaves who are shackled and whipped, and even considered filming outside of the United States.
But a dinner with veteran Oscar-winning actor Sidney Poitier, whom Tarantino called a "father figure," changed his mind after Poitier urged him to not "be afraid" of his film.
"This movie is a deep, deep, deep American story, and it needed to be made by an American, and it needed to star Americans. ... Lots of the movies dealing with this issue have usually had Brits playing Southerners and it creates this arm's-distance quality," Tarantino said.
Much of the film's more graphic slavery scenes, such as gladiator-style fights to the death and being encased naked in a metal hot box in the heat of the Southern sun, are drawn from real accounts.
"We were shooting on hallowed ground. This was the ground of our ancestors. ... Their blood was in the grass, there's still bits of flesh embedded in the bark," Tarantino said.
The film has received good reviews from critics and is expected to add Oscar nominations in January to its five Golden Globe nods.
With the exception of Waltz, who plays eccentric German bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz, the majority of the main players are not only American but from the South.
"It seemed sacred to us, and we couldn't help but channel those emotions, everybody on the crew and on the set. ... Those were very moving days," Tarantino said.
'DESPICABLE' CHARACTERS
Tarantino reunited with Waltz, who won an Oscar in 2010 for his role as a menacing Nazi officer in "Inglourious Basterds," and long-time collaborator Samuel L. Jackson, who plays slave housekeeper Stephen, a character who Tarantino described as "the most despicable black (character)" in movie history.
"Stephen might be frankly the most fascinating character in the whole piece, and it was important to deal with that whole upstairs-downstairs aspect of the Antebellum South," he said.
The role that has people talking is Leonardo DiCaprio's first villainous turn as a racist plantation owner - a stark contrast from his Hollywood heartthrob "Titanic" days and roles as eccentric Americans in "The Aviator" and "J. Edgar."
Asked how he felt to be the first director to make DiCaprio a villain, Tarantino laughed, saying he felt "pretty darn good about it." He commended DiCaprio for turning into a "Southern-fried Caligula," referring to the tyrannical ancient Roman emperor.
"I saw him as a petulant boy emperor. ... He has nothing but hedonistic hobbies and vices to indulge him, and it's almost as if he's rotting from the inside," Tarantino said.
The film's female lead, Django's wife Broomhilda played by Kerry Washington, moves away from Tarantino's fierce screen women such as Uma Thurman in "Kill Bill" and Diane Kruger in "Inglourious Basterds."
Tarantino said Broomhilda was meant to be the "princess in exile." He said he was "annoyed" when he was asked by a friend why Broomhilda did not exact revenge on her abusers in the same way as Thurman's "Kill Bill" character. The film, he said, is "Django's story."
"It invokes ... that odyssey that Django goes on and gives the black slave narrative the romantic dimensions of great opera or great folklore tales," Tarantino said.
(Editing by Jill Serjeant, Patricia Reaney and Will Dunham)
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