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Ashlee Simpson was spotted enjoying a romantic outing with her husband, Evan Ross, in Los Angeles earlier on Monday. The Pieces Of Me singer, 37, and the musician, 33, appeared to be in high spirits as they stepped out hand-in-hand into the summer heat.The couple, who share two children, are preparing to celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary later this month on August 30.  Afternoon outing: Ashlee Simpson, 37, was spotted out with her husband, Evan Ross, 33, as they stepped out in Los Angeles earlier on Monday The star kept her look stylishly casual as she walked through the busy streets of the city of angels.  The beauty donned a black top which she paired with light blue jeans. She added a long pink blazer over the outfit for a pop of color. Ashlee opted for comfort and slipped into a pair of black flats for her walk with her husband.   Cute! The two stars were seen holding hands during their outing in the summer heat earlier on Monday To accessorize her look, the performer donned a black luxury bag from Chanel to coincide with other colors from her outfit. Her hair was parted in the middle, and she allowed her long locks to naturally fall down past her shoulders. Ashlee added a pair of oval-shaped sunglasses to protect her eyes from the bright sun, and completed her look with a small pair of earrings. Evan also kept his ensemble simple and casual, and wore a pair of sleek black pants along with a plain, gray T-shirt. He slipped into a pair of white sneakers as they walked about the city.

Kanye West will not face charges for allegedly punching a fan who was asking for his autograph outside of a Los Angeles hotel back in January. As the 45-year-old year-old artist was being investigated for criminal battery, the  Los Angeles City Attorney's Office released a statement to TMZ on Tuesday which revealed that there simply was not enough evidence.It read: 'After a thorough and careful review of all the evidence, our office is declining to file based on no reasonable likelihood of conviction.'Scroll down for video  Moving on: Kanye West (seen in LA back in November) will not face charges for allegedly punching a fan who was asking for his autograph outside of a Los Angeles hotel back in January according to TMZ on TuesdayThe case was being investigated as a misdemeanor battery, which carries a maximum sentence of six months in jail.Back in January Kanye allegedly got into an argument with the fan around 3 a.m. outside the Soho Warehouse, a members-only club, in Downtown Los Angeles, FOX 11 reported.

Nowadays, when people think of method acting, names like Lady Gaga and Jared Leto are often brought up. This is because there are plenty of news reports about those actors speaking out about the lengths they go to inhabit the character they portray on screen, often doing things that many think are a bit, uh, extreme.

Kevin Smith is a self-proclaimed «crier.» So, you can imagine what happened at Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's wedding.The director told  that the wedding ceremony proved to be «overwhelmingly emotional» when he, his wife, Jennifer, and a slew of other celebrities descended on Ben's massive estate in Riceboro, Georgia, over the weekend.«F**k, was it one of the most beautiful events I've ever been present for in my life,» he told the outlet. «I can't share details because it would be theirs to share.»Smith added, «I'm a crier. I cry all the time.

Jennifer Lopez shared a glimpse of her seemingly glamorous wedding look from her Georgia wedding to Ben Affleck. The newlywed hasn't revealed her full dress yet, but she posted a teaser to her Instagram on Tuesday, which sent fans to her On the JLo newsletter, where the details will soon be shared. In the closeup, Lopez's face is covered in a sheer, tulle veil, and she's wearing a collared white dress -- previously revealed to be a one-of-a-kind Ralph Lauren design -- underneath. Her makeup appears subtle but glowy, with smoky eyes, full lashes and dramatic highlighting. «First peek at my wedding looks,» she captioned the photo. A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)Per, the head-turning design featured cap sleeves, an open-back cutout and a flowing train with ruffle detailing.

TMZ posted a paparazzi video in which Gary said he doesn't regret what allegedly happened during the recent Monster Mania convention in New Jersey. "I don't carry any regret with me ever," he said. Gary was charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact, one count of criminal attempt/criminal sexual contact and one count of harassment. According to one woman, Gary allegedly put his face close to a woman's breasts and asked where she got them, TMZ reported.

cancer.Brandon Hackett, now 20, had developed a tumor that had left him paralysed from the waist down. He was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma last year, a rare type of tumour that occurs in the bones or in the soft tissue surrounding bones.READ MORE: Mum thought 'Turkish Warrior' boxer was man of her dreams - then he ran off with £35kHowever, he initially thought his back pain came from his dead lifting.

Billboard report, the bill would restrict the use of song lyrics as evidence, and be banned from being referenced in court unless the prosecution can prove a direct relevance between the lyrics and the particular case, and that the process will not “inject racial bias into the proceedings”.In a statement (via Pitchfork), the author of the bill, State Assembly member Reggie Jones-Sawyer, said: “Under current law rap artists can feel as though they are being read their Miranda Rights before they even begin to write music: ‘You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law’.“We should not stymie the creative expression of artists.

The Chase have taken to social media to point out a beauty faux pas with one of the contestants.On today's show Sarah-Jane and Marjorie took on The Governess in the final chase to try and win a whopping £10,000.However viewers of the show were distracted as they spotted that contestant Marjorie had some lipstick on her teeth.READ MORE: Anne Hegerty 'p***** off' by The Chase replacement rumours as she slams younger modelOne fan said: "Marg's got lipstick on her teeth."While others commented agreeing with the viewer with one questioning what the mark on her tooth could be.Other fans were distracted by Marjorie's laugh with one writing "Marjorie has a laugh and a half doesn't she."And another said: "Marjorie is certainly enjoying her day out isn't she!"Marjorie and Sarah-Jane made it to the final Chase and managed to get an impressive 18 questions right between the two of them. It was good, but not good enough as The Governess caught them with ease.This comes after the host of the show recently revealed his daily skin care routine in an episode of the show.

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Nicolas Cage has stunned fans by stepping out with bright red hair.In a photo shared on Monday by a fan on Twitter, the Oscar-winning actor sported the wild new look making the star barely recognizable.Cage, 58, can be seen posing with the bright fiery red makeover but left his goatee in its natural colour.READ MORE: Inside Dua Lipa's lavish London home – exposed brick, huge garden and marble bathroomThe Hollywood actor also posed with two fans while out and about in another snap shared on the social platform.'Just Nic Cage with new Cherry red hair...

Black Panther franchise “what’s best for the story”.The actor confirmed last month he would not be reprising his role from the first Marvel film due to scheduling conflicts with Jordan Peele’s Nope.Kaluuya had played W’Kabi in the first film, a friend and confidante to Chadwick Boseman’s King T’Challa and the love interest of Danai Gurira’s Okoye.“It’s what’s best for the story, what’s best for the film,” Kaluuya has since said in a red carpet interview, per The Independent. “I’m excited for it.

racehorse was tragically killed hours after winning a race in a horror crash which left her groom with "life threatening" injuries. Lincoln Pride, a three-year-old filly trained by David O'Meara, died in a collision on A47 Acle Straight between Acle and Great Yarmouth, only a short distance from where she had just won at Great Yarmouth Racecourse.

Chelsea target Alvaro Morata is married to a gorgeous blonde model who could return to London with him this summer.According to reports in his native Spain, Morata is under consideration by the Blues as they weigh-up potential attacking targets to sign in the final days of the transfer window. He would be joined in England by his wife of five years, Alice Campello Morata, a stunning model who boasts three million followers on Instagram.The couple tied the knot in Venice back in 2017 and have since had three children together, one-year-old Edoardo and four-year-old twins Alessandro and Leonardo.READ MORE: Win 2 tickets to watch England vs Germany in Nations League action at Wembley StadiumAs well as being a model, Alice is also the owner of beauty and clothing brands.

Rocky star Sylvester Stallone has covered up a huge tattoo of his wife, Jennifer Flavin, on his arm, replacing it with one of his dog from the hit film – sparking speculation that their 25 year marriage is on the rocks. Images obtained by MailOnline from the inking sessions show the before-and-after's of the actor's tattoo covering, with the outcome showing Butkus, Rocky's bull mastiff from the hit movies, dominating the 76 year old's bulging upper bicep. Whilst neither Sylvester or Jennifer, 54, have publicly confirmed a split, Jennifer took to Instagram to share a snap of herself with their three daughters, cryptically writing: "These girls are my priority.

Meghan Markle's Archetypes podcast has finally launched on Spotify, and with it has come plenty of revelations from the Duchess of Sussex, including her pet name for Prince Harry and the terrifying fire that happened in her son Archie's bedroom. Starting her first episode with a bang, 41 year old Meghan invited her best pal tennis ace Serena Williams to join her, where the focus of the chat was about the "double standard women face when they are labelled "ambitious" and the ripple effects this has on other aspects of their lives." Aside from that though, there were plenty of little tidbits about Meghan's life, and her husband of four years Prince Harry, 37, even made an appearance.

Radio 1 DJ Charlie Hedges has been applauded for embracing her postpartum body. The 36 year old, who welcomed her baby girl on 13 August 2022, took to her Instagram to share the snaps as she could be seen preparing to go for a walk in the garden.  Dressed in a blue checked and floral outfit, the star wrote: "Off for a 2 min walk up and down the garden. Dress on, same bra as last week…let’s go!”.

Nicole Kidman has made quite the impression with her latest magazine shoot, which sees her flex her incredible biceps and ripped physique for the cover of Perfect Magazine. The Australian movie star, 55, can be seen holding a powerful stance as she raises both her fists and flexes her muscles whilst wearing a Diesel micro mini skirt and crop top.The ensemble reveals Nicole's insanely toned legs and stomach that most people in their 20's would die for.

Coronation Street star Millie Gibson has penned an emotional farewell message to fans as she prepares to exit the soap after four years. Millie, 18, who played Kelly Neelan, hosted friends to a leaving bash after announcing her departure. The actress, who won the British Soap Award for Best Young Actor in 2022, took to Instagram and shared a heartfelt message to her fans, thanking them for their support.

Serena Williams has revealed that Prince Harry helped her with the decision to retire from tennis, after spending an hour speaking about it to the royal. Earlier this month, the tennis pro announced that she would be retiring to pursue projects outside the world of sport – and it's now been revealed that Prince Harry was part of that decision.

‘Maleficent’ star Angelina Jolie has some pep in her step, after announcing her eldest daughter, Zahara Jolie-Pitt, is heading to Spelman College. The Academy Award-winning actress was seen dancing on TikTok with her daughter, attempting to learn the electric slide. The mother of six posted to her Instagram that Jolie-Pitt, who she shares with ex-husband Brad Pitt, will be attending the historically Black women's liberal arts school in Atlanta.