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Celebrity News - 23/7/2014

GRAVESEND, ENGLAND The death of Peaches Geldof has been officially ruled as a drug overdose according to the coroner’s report. Her husband Thomas Cohen was seen leaving the inquest in Gravesend, not far from where the couple lived with their two young sons. He told the court that the 25-year-old TV presenter had been taking methadone for the past two years to kick her addiction to heroin but starting using again recently. Fatal levels of the drug were found in her system along with traces of codeine and morphine. Peaches’ mother Paula Yates suffered a similar fate in 2000 when she too died of a heroin overdose at the age of 41. LONDON Over in London, Ryan Gosling was the latest celeb to get waxed at Madame Tussauds. Things got a little creepy during the photo op when fans lined up to swoon over his wax figure. Though we must say, it’s pretty lifelike. NEW YORK Happening in the Big Apple, Kate Hudson used the old walk and talk trick to avoid paparazzi while out promoting “Wish I Was Here”. The actress also wore tinted shades reminiscent of her “Almost Famous” poster. Elsewhere, Dwayne Johnson had no problem greeting fans after plugging his latest movie “Hercules”. 452661038 // :21 Dwayne Johnson: ah you know, another day at the office :24 Th Jul 24, 2014
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Robert Downey Jr. reigns as highest paid actor for 2nd yr running

New Delhi, July 22 (ANI): Robert Downey Jr. has been named Forbes' 'highest paid actor' for the second time in a row with 75 million dollars. The 49-year-old star has topped the Forbes' annual ranking of the highest paid movie stars after making a fortune from his portrayal of Iron Man. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson grabbed the second place with earnings of 52 million dollars, which he accumulated from a number of acting roles as well as producing gigs. Bradley Cooper followed behind with an estimated 46 million dollars due to his much loved roles in The Hangover 3 and American Hustle, while Leonardo DiCaprio, earned the fourth place with 39 million dollars. Chris Hemsworth finished off the top five with an estimated earnings of 37 million dollars. Jul 22, 2014
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Celebrity News - 17/7/2014

LOS ANGELES In Los Angeles, Athletes and Entertainers made for a glam red carpet at the 2014 ESPY Awards, which honors sports-related achievements. Attendees included Jordana Brewster, Dwayne Johnson, Taye Diggs, Erin Andrews, Danica Patrick, Amy Purdy, and Chrissy Teigen. Among the night’s winners: The NBA’s Kevin Durant, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. , tennis star Maria Sharapova, and the NFL’s Michael Sam, who took home the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Presenters for the evening included Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel, Jessica Alba, and The Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons. Hosting duties went to recording artist Drake, who had several wardrobe changes. Post-ESPY’s: our cameras caught up with Aussie rapper Iggy Azalea and LA Laker’s player Nick Young in Beverly Hills where the “Fancy” singer announced her plans for the future. Iggy Azalea soundbite NEW YORK CITY Meanwhile, on the east coast: Starpower on the sidewalks of New York City as Emma Stone and Colin Firth hit the talk show circuit to promote their new film, “Magic in the Moonlight.” Jul 18, 2014
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Britain to Erect Gandhi's Statue in London Parliament Square

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi, who is the inspiration to non-violent movements worldwide, is to be installed in London's Parliament Square alongside his adversary Winston Churchil by summer 2015, the British government said on Tuesday, 8 July. Jul 9, 2014