Kim Kardashian desperate for a baby

Kim Kardashian has revealed shopping for baby clothes for her sister Kourtney's unborn baby has made her want to start a family.

Kim Kardashian is desperate for a baby.

The US reality TV star - whose sister Kourtney is expecting her first child with partner Scott Disick - admits shopping for her unborn niece or nephew has made her broody.

She wrote on her blog: "I want a baby!!!! OK, so maybe not right now, but I can't wait to be an aunt!"

Kourtney has previously said she is not sure whether she wants to find out the sex of her child before the birth, but Kim is adamant she should.

She explained: "It's really fun, but we have to stay neutral when you're shopping for a baby and you don't know what the sex of the baby is. I found that really hard...

"I just wanted to shop for pink or blue, haha! I want Kourt and Scott to find out already (sic)!!"

Kourtney, 30, revealed she was pregnant last month, and was unsure how her 28-year-old sister would react as Kim always wanted to be the first one to have kids.

Kourtney said: "I don't think she's envious. Who knows though - Kim gets mad if I get the car that she wants... she like freaks out! But she definitely thought it was going to be her first, trust me!"

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Blake Lively's hip trick

Blake Lively's secret talent is dislocating her hip.

The 'Gossip Girl' star admits her gifts outside of acting are limited, but she is proud of the way she can manipulate her bones.

She said: "Do I have any hidden talents? I can pop my hip out of the joint. I think that's weird. I don't really have that many talents.

"I can't sing or dance to save my life, but I was very passionate about it at school. It always looked like I was so excited to be there so they always put me front and centre on the dance floor. And people would get so mad because I couldn't dance."

Although she admits her skills are limited, Blake is hoping to broaden her talents in future with a range of business ventures.

She said: "I would love to open restaurants and have an interior decorating business. There are so many different businesses that I would love to have.

"Also, I'm trying to become very involved in charity work because I'm drawn to children. I'm hoping to go to college. Maybe I can go to school at Columbia one day a week, so that would be really exciting."

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Megan Fox: Michael Bay’s like ‘Napoleon’ & ‘wants to be like Hitler’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Megan Fox starred in the biggest movie of the summer, the Michael Bay-directed “Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen,” but according to the actress, the director almost killed her and co-star Shia LaBeouf with his “Napoleon” and “Hitler” tendencies.

The box office bombshell unleashed on Bay in an interview with Britain’s Wonderland magazine in its September/October issue.

“God, I really wish I could go loose on this one,” she said when asked about her most and least favorite parts when it comes to working with the action flick director. “He’s like Napoleon and he wants to create this insane, infamous mad-man reputation.”

And Megan’s comparisons don’t stop with just the 19th century dictator.

“He wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is. So he’s a nightmare to work for but when you get him away from set, and he’s not in director mode, I kind of really enjoy his personality because he’s so awkward, so hopelessly awkward,” Megan continued. “He has no social skills at all. And it’s endearing to watch him. He’s vulnerable and fragile in real life and then on set he’s a tyrant.”

And according to Megan, Bay pushes his actors to the almost breaking point while filming.

“Shia and I almost die when we make a ‘Transformers’ movie,” she told the mag. “He has you do some really insane things that insurance would never let you do.”

Access Hollywood has reached out to Megan’s rep to confirm that she indeed made these comments, but has not heard back yet as of press time.

However, Megan isn’t the first Hollywood star to bite the hand that helped make them into a household name.

During an appearance on the “Late Show with David Letterman” in July, Katherine Heigl noted her return to the “Grey’s Anatomy” set was greeted by some long days.

“Our first day back was Wednesday [of last week], and I keep saying this because I hope it embarrasses them – [it was] a 17-hour day,” she told Dave on July 20. “I think it’s cruel and mean.”

And while Heigl may have said the comment in jest, ABC entertainment president Stephen McPherson didn’t find her remarks too funny. He fired back at the ABC TCA presentation in August, saying “I think it’s unfortunate. People are going to behave in the way they choose to behave. There are so many people who work so hard on ‘Grey’s,’ and all of our shows, without any notoriety and those are the ones I’d be concerned about, people who feel like they’re being criticized or looked down upon.”
On Wednesday, it was announced that Heigl would take a five-episode hiatus from “Grey’s” to shoot the romantic comedy “Life As We Know It.”

Also in July, “Twilight’s” Rachelle Lefevre was replaced in the vampire series’ third movie, “Eclipse,” due to a scheduling conflict. She told Access in a statement that she was “stunned” by the studio’s decision and “never did I fathom I would lose the role over a 10 day overlap. I was happy with my contract with Summit and was fully prepared to continue to honor it. Summit chose simply to recast the part.”

Summit responded to Rachelle’s statement saying, “We feel that her choice to withhold her scheduling conflict information from us can be viewed as a lack of cooperative spirit which affected the entire production.”

Rachelle was replaced by Bryce Dallas Howard in the third installment of the vampire series.
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Michael Jackson laid to rest

The main entrance to the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California is pictured September 2, 2009. The Jackson family plans to bury singer Michael Jackson in The Great Mausoleum at Forest Lawn September 3 during an evening burial service indoors. [Agencies]

GLENDALE, Calif. -- Michael Jackson’s friends and family bid farewell to the King of Pop at Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Mortuary in Glendale, Calif., on Thursday evening.

Dozens of stars including Elizabeth Taylor, Macaulay Culkin and his girlfriend, Mila Kunis, the Reverend Al Sharpton, Corey Feldman, Barry Bonds, Miko Brando, Michael’s ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley and Chris Tucker joined the pop star’s family at a service held in the outdoors as the superstar was laid to rest.

The ceremony was originally due to begin at 7 PM and was scheduled to last just one hour, however it started over an hour and a half late, around 8:30 PM.

Most of the Jackson family arrived around 8:15 PM in a 26-vehicle convoy, CNN footage showed.

A host of dancers believed to be from the star’s “This Is It” tour, dressed in military-style outfits, served as ushers at the event. They appeared to arrive at the same time as the Jacksons and were spotted walking the family members to their seats.

The singer’s children – Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, 7 – were seated in the front row.

The children appeared composed at the start of the service; Blanket read his father’s memorial program and Paris sat with her arms folded across her lap. The boys both wore suits, red ties and black armbands, just like their uncles, who carried Michael’s coffin into the service area.

LaToya and Janet also sat in the front row; Janet sat next to her brothers while LaToya sat on the same side as Michael’s children.

According to CNN, which obtained a copy of the program, at least one of the many sentiments shared among the program’s pages was, “We loved him, we laughed with him, we sang with him, we danced with him.”

The Reverend Al Sharpton and Joe Jackson both spoke at the service. Sharpton, who updated fans via his Twitter account before the service began, posted a Tweet immediately after addressing the mourners at the service around 9:20 PM.

“I just spoke at the conclusion of tributes. Gladys knight sang her heart out,” Sharpton Tweeted. “Now we prepare to lay him [to] rest.”

Knight sang the gospel hymn “His Eye Is On The Sparrow,” accompanied by Greg Phillinganes. Songwriter Clifton Davis also performed, singing a song he wrote for The Jackson 5, “Never Can Say Goodbye.”

According to CNN’s source inside the service, Presley, who sat in the last row, was very “emotional” during the event. The source noted that Taylor was seated in the eighth row.

The source told CNN that Presley hugged Michael’s grieving mother, Katherine Jackson, shortly before the service attendees moved to Holly Terrace in the memorial park’s Great Mausoleum, where Jackson was interred.

Gladys Knight sang “The Lord’s Prayer” to the mourners at Holly Terrace, an exclusive part of the memorial park, which is adorned with a stain glass version of Michelangelo’s “Last Supper” painting.

Sharpton Tweeted “MICHAEL JACKSON HAS BEEN LAID TO REST,” at 9:45 PM.

According to a rep for the family, Michael Jackson “reached his final resting place” at 9:43 PM.

Cars began leaving the service around 9:55 PM.

The mourners were invited to celebrate Michael Jackson’s life with his family at Villa Sorriso Ristorante in Pasadena, Calif., following the service.

Following the ceremony, the Jackson family released a statement with their thanks to the pop star’s fans.

“The Jackson Family wishes to once again thank all of Michael’s fans around the world for their generous outpouring of support during this terribly difficult time,” the statement read. “Their expressions of love for Michael and his music have sustained the Jackson Family.”

As previously reported, Michael Jackson died on June 25 in Los Angeles at the age of 50.

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New Robbie Williams single hits the airwaves

British popstar Robbie Williams arrives at the 'Featured Artists Coalition' meeting in London, on March 11, 2009.[Agencies]

Robbie Williams' first single from his long-awaited new album will be played on radio stations around the world on Friday.

After mixed reviews for his last album "Rudebox," fans and critics alike are waiting to see whether the single "Bodies" signals a return to the barnstorming sales of old.

"Reality Killed the Video Star," Williams' first album for three years, is released on November 9.

"I'm at a turning point in my career. This next record decides my path," he said. "I'm a bit scared, because I haven't done anything for three years, but then again I'm always scared when an album comes out -- that's just me."

Since launching his solo career after leaving Take That, he has sold more than 55 million albums worldwide, and sold 1.6 million tickets in one day for his 2006 tour, EMI's Virgin Records said.

The label said "Bodies" would be released for play to everybody at the same time across the world and Williams would deliver it in person to be played on BBC station Radio 1. It is released for sale in mid-October.

The album was produced by Trevor Horn, who had a 1979 hit with "Video Killed the Radio Star" with his band The Buggles.

The label said the 12 new tracks, the titles of which will also be released on Friday, were mostly written in Williams' home studio in Los Angeles and recorded in London.

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Lady Gaga all woman

'Poker Face' singer Lady Gaga has furiously denied rumours she has both male and female genitalia.

Lady Gaga has branded claims she is a hermaphrodite "ridiculous".

The 'Poker Face' singer furiously denied rumours she has both male and female genitalia, insisting the speculation has gone beyond a joke.

The 23-year-old star told Australia's Matt and Jo radio show: "It's too low brow for me to even discuss. I've made fun of it before but to talk about it is ridiculous."

Gaga - whose real name is Stefani Germanotta - has previously made light of the claims, jokingly posting on a blog: "I have both male and female genitalia, but I consider myself a female."

Meanwhile, the outrageous star has revealed she spends her free time watching her own concerts on YouTube.

She said: "I like to watch my performances sometimes. I'm always trying to improve on choreography and the stage shows. I like to watch the lighting.

"I often argue with my lighting designer on the show - as much as I like to light the show for the room, it's important to light the show and design the sound for YouTube.

"In truth, lots of my fans can't make it to my shows in Israel or Germany or in Paris, so they go online to watch them."

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Madonna world tour breaks her own record

U.S. pop singer Madonna performs during her Sticky and Sweet Tour concert in Bucharest August 26, 2009. [Agencies]

LOS ANGELES - Madonna smashed her own record for top-grossing tour by a solo artist, but the "Material Girl" had to play more shows in bigger venues, according to data released by concert promoter Live Nation Inc on Wednesday.

The pop singer's yearlong "Sticky & Sweet" world tour, which wrapped in Israel on Wednesday, pulled in $408 million after playing to more than 3.5 million fans at 85 shows.

It broke the record set in 2006 by her previous outing, the "Confessions" tour, which grossed $194 million from 1.2 million fans at 60 shows. A Live Nation spokesman said the previous trek featured many arena stops, while the latest one was centered on bigger stadiums.

On September 28, Madonna will release "Celebration" CD and video compilations, which will draw the curtain on her 27-year relationship with Warner Music Group Corp. In 2007, she signed a pioneering, 10-year, $120 million "360" deal with Live Nation covering recording, merchandising and touring.

The top-grossing tour overall is the Rolling Stones' $558 million "Bigger Bang" trek of 2005-2007, which drew 4.7 million people to 144 shows.
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Gun-toting fun for Rumer Willis

Rumer Willis loved shooting a gun for her new movie.

The actress was taught how to use a shotgun for her role in horror movie 'Sorority Row' and admits she really enjoyed getting to grips with the firearm.

She said: "It was really cool. I was only shooting maybe quarter loads or half rounds, but they took me outside and I was like, 'All right!' It felt really bada*s."

While Rumer was happy with everything she had to do for this part, she admits she would have to seriously think about stripping on screen.

She said: "If it's nudity just because they want you to get naked in a movie, then I'm kind of like, 'You know what? No.' But if it's kind of pivotal, and it helps move the story along then yeah, sure I'll do it."

If she did ever bare all, Rumer would have to carefully consider who she would invite to the premiere.

The 21-year-old actress - whose parents are actors Bruce Willis and Demi Moore - laughed: "I can't imagine being like, 'Hey Dad, want to come?' I'd just have to wait for it to come out on DVD so I could fast forward through those scenes."

The actress is speaking from experience after recently attending the premiere of 'Spread', which features her stepfather Ashton Kutcher in several intimate encounters with Anne Heche.

She added to website E! Online: "I was informed, but I was not prepared. I was just kind of like, 'Wow!' "
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Gwen Stefani scared of her parents

Gwen Stefani is still petrified of her parents.

The 39-year-old singer - who has sons Kingston, three, and one-year-old Zuma with husband Gavin Rossdale - claims the only reason she has never gone off the rails is because she is so worried about what her mother and father, Patti and Dennis, would say.

She said: "I was thinking today when I was driving, 'How am I going to make sure that Kingston never does anything bad and doesn't get arrested?' I was thinking, 'How did I stay out of trouble?' And I know it's just because my parents are so strict. I mean, I'm still scared of them!"

Gwen says being a mother is the most important part of her life, but is aware her children's upbringing is totally different from her own.

She told America's Glamour magazine: "I grew up in a normal family. The other evening, at the end of the night, I was there with Kingston putting him to bed, reading all his books, getting his diaper on and putting him in his crib. Then I got Zuma, nursed him, put him to sleep. Then I went to a Hollywood party! It is extremely different from how my parents raised me.

"I've always worked really hard, and the hardest thing I've ever done is have kids! Everything from getting up in the morning, to trying to be consistent, to trying to have the right feelings. But, of course, the rewards are great."

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Scarlett Johansson feared hot Iron

Scarlett Johansson's sexy 'Iron Man 2' catsuit was too "hot".

The Hollywood beauty - who plays Natasha Romanoff and her alter-ego, Russian spy Black Widow, in the new superhero movie - had no qualms wearing the skin-tight outfit, but worried she would overheat while filming fight scenes.

She explained: "The first time I saw the suit I just thought, 'That looks like it's going to be really, really hot!' Literally - the temperature was very hot."

Although Scarlett struggled with the stifling temperatures inside the black catsuit, the 24-year-old blonde star wants to reprise her role for another Marvel comic book adaptation.

Scarlett recently said: "the Black Widow has many different incarnations and different storylines so I'm hoping she will be able to continue in that way. I'm hoping that if the fans like the character and support the character, we'll see her again."

Scarlett's husband Ryan Reynolds is already in talks to have his own superhero spin-off movie - based around his 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' character Deadpool.
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Victoria Beckham lacks confidence

Victoria Beckham is "insecure".

The singer-turned-fashion-designer - who is famous for pouting at public events - has low self-confidence and that is why she rarely smiles.

She said: "I do have my insecurities. Maybe that's why I look a little bit serious. The kind of person who's going to stand on the red carpet and have the big grin - I'm not like that.

"I want to get in there, do what I've got to do, and get home to my kids."

Victoria - who has sons Brooklyn, 10, Romeo, seven, and four-year-old Cruz with soccer star husband David - has also refuted claims she is to pursue a movie career.

The 35-year-old star, who has previously mocked her own performance in 1997 movie 'Spice World', admits she doesn't have the talent to be an actress even if she wanted to.

She said in an interview with America's Elle magazine: "I know my boundaries - I know what I'm good at and what I'm not good at."

Meanwhile, Victoria and her sons celebrated Romeo's seventh birthday with a party in Los Angeles on Tuesday (01.09.09).

Romeo wore a suit jacket, tie and trilby to the party, while Brooklyn opted for a more casual grey T-shirt and jeans.

Perhaps keen to steal the show from his older brother, Cruz opted for a spaceman outfit, complete with red sunglasses and a star shaved into his hair.

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Madonna wants Blanchett for musical

Madonna wants Cate Blanchett to star in her new musical. The '4 Minutes' singer is set to direct and produce 'Wallis' - following the life of American socialite Wallis Simpson, who Britain's King Edward VIII gave up the throne to marry - and wants the 'Notes On A Scandal' actress to take on the lead role opposite 'Doctor Who' actor David Tennant after opting against casting Keira Knightley.

A source told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "The final script is now written and the locations have been scouted. Madonna is now trying to assemble the cast and put the finances in place.

"The first scene of the film is an old woman in her 90s living on her own in a Parisian flat. She starts to tell her life story to her housekeeper. It turns out the old woman is Wallis Simpson.

"There will be a song for each decade of her life."

Madonna - whose last acting role in a movie was in 2002 flop 'Swept Away' - had been planning to start work on the film last year, but it was put on hold while she finalised her divorce from Guy Ritchie.

A source said at the time: "Madonna sees Wallis Simpson as her next big film project. She is fascinated by this American commoner who refused to conform or offer explanations for her tangled love life.

"It was all systems go until the divorce, when everything was put on the back-burner."

Edward was forbidden from marrying Wallis because she was divorced. In 1936, he gave up the throne so he could be with her. The pair married and moved to France, where they lived out their lives as the Duke and Duchess of Windsor.

Edward's brother, George VI, replaced him as king.

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Victoria Beckham looks stunning without makeup

It's neither the best nor the worst photo ever taken of her - but the snap on the far left could become a collector's item nonetheless.

For the first time in a long time, Victoria Beckham was spotted out without make-up.

The former Spice Girl, 35, had been visiting the gym in Beverly Hills at the weekend. Realising quite sensibly that a workout would send her foundation sliding, she chose to go bare.

Of course, the au naturel look did not last. That night she arrived at her husband David's LA Galaxy football game in full warpaint.

Mrs Beckham's profile has been growing in the U.S. as her fashion label gathers celebrity fans such as Elle Macpherson. But her own style is often criticised as being too polished for the laid-back atmosphere of LA.

It's been a turbulent few weeks for Victoria, as she has gone from guest-starring on American Idol to stoically standing by husband David after he was booed by fans at a football game.

The two faces of Victoria Beckham: Fresh-faced and free as she enjoys life in LA

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Renee Zellweger in car crash

Renee Zellweger has been in a car crash. The 'New In Town' actress was involved in an accident in Beverly Hills yesterday (31.08.09), but was uninjured in the collision.

Police Lieutenant Tony Lee confirmed: "A green Ford Explorer made an illegal U-turn in front of her silver Mercedes. Ms. Zellweger was not injured, the damage to her car was very minor. She was very polite and sincere."

The unnamed driver was attempting to leave a parking space when the incident took place, and swapped details with Renee shortly afterwards.

Lee explained: "The incident will be handled between their insurance companies.

"Ms. Zellweger requested her car be towed from the scene, and also requested that officers call her a cab."

Renee's spokesperson has not issued a statement regarding the accident.

The 40-year-old actress is believed to be dating Bradley Cooper, after the pair were seen enjoying several intimate dates in Barcelona, Spain.

However, the actress is staying tight-lipped about the romance, saying: "I won't talk about it. It leads to nowhere good."

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Heidi Klum's 'naughty' nude book

Heidi Klum is releasing a coffee table book full of nude pictures of herself.

The Victoria's Secret model has teamed up with renowned photographer Rankin for the new tome, titled 'Rankin's Heidilicious'.

She explained: "It's very naughty. I've been shooting with Rankin, for seven years and working with him is fun because he always makes me look different.

"He always gets me to take my clothes off for some reason. We'll do some job and then he'll say, 'Why don't we shoot some more things?' and I'll wind up without anything on."

The book is due to hit stores in October.

Heidi - who is currently pregnant and already raises three children with her musician husband Seal - has also spoken about the new Barbie doll which she has inspired.

The 36-year-old star was delighted to be offered the chance to be immortalised as part of the company's Blonde Ambition Collection as it gave her the chance to right alter something which has always annoyed her.

She explained to Los Angeles Confidential magazine: "They said, 'We want you to be part of this.' And I thought, 'Wow!' Growing up with Barbie, it was a dream to get my own. I got to go to Mattel and look through the heads and hair and outfits.

"I wanted it to be my daughter's favourite, so I'm wearing the glitziest pink mini dress in the world. And it always bothered me that Barbie was naked, so mine has on this cute pink bra and panties."

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Lindsay Lohan enjoying the beautiful sunshine at the pool

Lindsay Lohan enjoyed a beautiful sunny day by the pool at her hotel in West Hollywood, Lindsay's left arm has strange marks. [CFP]

Lindsay Lohan enjoyed a beautiful sunny day by the pool at her hotel in West Hollywood, Lindsay's left arm has strange marks. [CFP]

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Lily Allen's amputation Fear

Lily Allen thought she would have to have "her legs cut off" after falling on her coccyx.

The 'Fear' singer cried throughout a concert in Helsinki, Finland, last month, because she was in so much pain after tripping over during an evening out.

The 24-year-old star said: "It really was the most painful thing ever. It was really horrible, because I had one of my security guys with me, and he said he turned around and just saw these two feet sticking out of the floor, in the air.

"You know when you fall over your natural reaction is to get straight back up again? But I was in so much pain I thought I was paralysed or something. I mean, I really thought that I was going to have to have my legs cut off."

Lily fell while watching two DJ friends working. She was "crouching" behind the decks so other partygoers wouldn't see she was there when she slipped and fell backwards off the stage.

She explained to Absolute Radio's Geoff Lloyd: "They basically gave me what I can describe as like an epidural, and yes, it numbed from my knees to my lower back to get through this show.

"But then half-way through the performance the thing started running out and I just burst into tears on stage. It was so horrible. I was sobbing real toddler tears."

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Miriam Yeung and Real Ting secretly married

Hong Kong actress and Cantopop singer Miriam Yeung secretly married fiance Real Ting on August 11th, 2009 in Las Vegas, US.

It has been revealed that Hong Kong actress and Cantopop singer Miriam Yeung secretly married fiance Real(Gary) Ting on 11th August in Las Vegas, US, according to Sohu.com.

The news has shocked entertainment circles.

35-year-old Miriam Yeung and younger fiance Real Ting, 30, had been dating for two years. Their high-profile relationship often hit the tabloid headlines. There were previous rumors that the two held their wedding banquet in Shanghai back in June.

Yeung denied the rumours that she had married Real and swore that she would announce it to the public when she did.

After the news broke, some netizens denounced Yeung as a liar, while the singer said it was not that they didn't want to share their news but for the sake of a contract she has had with her company which wanted to wait for an appropriate time.

Miriam Yeung said in an interview on Sunday for the "Solar Project", that she would hold a concert next year and had planned to announce the news after that.

Yeung also revealed that the nuptials would be held next year.

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Chris Brown says cannot remember Rihanna assault

Chris Brown stands with his attorney Mark Geragos during Brown's sentencing in Los Angeles, August 25, 2009.[Agencies]

LOS ANGELES- R&B singer Chris Brown, who pleaded guilty to beating ex-girlfriend Rihanna, said he cannot remember hitting her and still loves her.

Brown, who rose to fame as a teenager with hits like "Kiss, Kiss," was sentenced last week to five years probation and some community service for assaulting Rihanna in February on the eve of the music industry's Grammy awards.

His attack left Rihanna, a singer of hits songs such as "Umbrella," bruised and bloodied. Since then he has publicly apologized but not sat for any media interviews. After his sentencing, he spoke to star interviewer Larry King and to People magazine, and both released excerpts on Monday.

King, whose interview airs on Wednesday night on CNN's "Larry King Live," asked Brown if he could remember the event, and the singer told him "no."

"I just look at it like, wow, I'm in shock, because, first of all, that's not who I am as a person, and that's not who I promise I want to be," Brown said in a video posted on CNN's website. "So when I look at the police reports or hear about the police reports, I just don't know what to think."

Separately, Brown told People in a story for the issue on newsstands Friday that he still loves Rihanna. "I never fell out of love with her. That just wouldn't go away," Brown said.

Brown, 20, said he was distraught the night of the event and "broke down" after he told his mother, who herself was a victim of an abusive relationship.

His mom, Joyce Hawkins, told People that Brown's confession was "the most painful moment of my life," and sitting with her son on Larry King's program, she said she was "totally shocked."

"I know that Chris has never, ever been a violent person. Never," Hawkins said.

But a story accompanying CNN's video cites a probation report for Brown stating he and Rihanna had two other abusive incidents: one a verbal argument in which Rihanna slapped him and he shoved her, and a second in which he broke the windshields of a rented car while she was with him.

The CNN story also cites a Los Angeles police report describing the February assault by saying Brown put Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, in a headlock that cut off her breathing until she started to lose consciousness. He threatened to kill her, bit her ear and her fingers.

The report says the two began arguing when Rihanna found a text message on Brown's phone from "a woman who Brown had a previous sexual relationship with," according to CNN's story.

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Meryl Streep mixed-up about mash

Meryl Streep didn't know what mashed potatoes were.

The actress - who plays celebrated TV chef Julia Childs in new movie 'Julie and Julia' - admits her upbringing was filled with convenience foods and she was left bemused when she saw her neighbour cooking one day.

She said: "I remember when I was 10 years old, going to a neighbour's house and she and her mother were sitting at the kitchen table with what looked like tennis balls and I asked what they were doing. She told me they were making mashed potatoes and I said, 'What do you mean? Mashed potatoes come in a box!' "

Meryl - who has been married to sculptor Don Gummer for 30 years -admits her culinary skills have improved over time, but she remains unrepentant if she ever gets a dish wrong.

She explained: "My husband is amazing because he just likes everything I make. There's nothing better than when you are a little disappointed in what you've tried that he doesn't notice that it didn't turn out so good.

"But I don't make excuses. That's another thing Julia taught me - don't apologise, because it always makes it taste worse. If they didn't notice it was bad, then shut up!"

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