Paul Gascoigne will not face charges after he was held on suspicion of possessing a class A drug.

Paul Gascoigne will not face charges after he was held on suspicion of possessing a class A drug. The Crown Prosecution Service yesterday said it would take no action against the former England football star, 44, “on evidential grounds”. Another man, 43, is still on bail after the incident, which happened last October in Burradon, Tyneside. Advertisement >> Last week, Gazza had a bankruptcy case dismissed at the High Court over a £32,000 tax bi...

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ARNOLD Schwarzenegger faces a criminal probe over allegations he used taxpayer funds to hide his cheating while governor of California,

ARNOLD Schwarzenegger faces a criminal probe over allegations he used taxpayer funds to hide his cheating while governor of California, it was claimed yesterday.The state's attorney general will look into claims which include him using staff to cover his tracks, a US website says.Ex-cop William Taylor, head of security at the Sacramento Hyatt Regency Hotel, said Arnie, 63, used Highway Patrol officers to sneak women into his suite.The ex-Terminator star split from wife Maria Shriver, 55, after it emerged he fathered a son, Joseph, 13, with housekeeper Mildred Baena, 50.Taylor told a magazine: "Three times after the governor arrived alone, CHP Dignitary Protection Services arrived in official vehicles with one or two female adults. They would hurriedly escort the women through the service entrance...

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FORMER England star Paul Gascoigne yesterday dodged bankruptcy after making an out of court deal over a £32,000 tax bill.

The bankruptcy proceedings were dropped during a brief hearing at London’s High Court, which was told he had made an ­individual voluntary arrangement with the Inland Revenue, his only creditor. He must pay £825 costs.Gazza had his hearing adjourned in February to give him an “last chance” to settle the bill, which he has failed to do. But he was granted an interim order which allowed him time to make arrangements to pay without becoming bankrupt.Advertisement >>At the last hearing in London, it was said that he had made a “mouth-watering offer” of full repayment of his debts.Gazza, 43, hopes to cash in on his new book, due out later this year, as well as a stage show with Jimmy Greaves in June, when he will discuss his struggle with alcohol and drugs.He was not at yesterday’s hearing...

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Katie Price 'considers making up with Peter Andre' after psychic's advice

Katie Price has found 'inner peace' after visits to psychic-to-the-stars Sally Morgan. The medium accurately predicted a number of big events in Jordan's life - including her car crash in Argentina. Sally's even foresaw that Katie, 33, would find love with Argentinian model Leandro Penna, who the glamour model met at Elton John's post-Oscars party in February. 'Sally predicted Leandro would come into Jordan's life,' a source told Now. 'She predicted a "happy ever after".' Katie's even said to be considering 'offering an olive branch' to ex-husbands Peter Andre and Alex Reid, thanks to her new ultra-calm attitude. 'She is really taking all...

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Alan Sugar forced to remove expenses tweet

On the second day of Lord Taylor's expenses fraud trial in January, the Apprentice star and Labour peer suggested that the accused may beat the charge because he is a Conservative. Lord Alan Sugar got himself in hot water by tweeting about a legal case. (PA) Lord Sugar commented to his 280,000 followers on the micro-blogging site: 'Lord Taylor Tory peer in court over alleged expense fiddle. 'Wonder if he'll get off as he is a Tory compared to Labour MP who was sent to jail.' Mr Justice Saunders immediately ordered the tweet to be removed in case it prejudiced jurors involved with the ca...

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Lindsay Lohan is officially confined to her townhouse

Lohan arrived to the Lynwood Jail at 5:02 AM this morning to check in -- where she was fitted with an electronic ankle bracelet. She was quickly sent home to her pad in Venice, CA and we're told she'll spend roughly 35 days in confinement. According to the booking sheet, 24-year-old Lohan was listed at 5'7" and 117 lbs. The sentence stems from Lohan's legal troubles involving a necklace she allegedly stole from a Venice jeweler. Lohan pled no contest in the case. In addition to the house arrest, Lohan was also ordered to complete 480 hours of community service – which includes a stint at the L.A. County morg...

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Humiliated Cheryl Cole in hiding after being axed from U.S. X Factor... and she may not return to UK version

Her accent stopped U.S. audiences understanding her say TV bosses Network have pulled the plug on Cheryl's £1.2m contract Co-host Nicole Scherzinger will take her place on the judging panel May 'severe ties' with X Factor completely Next round of auditions taking place in Dallas today Humiliated Cheryl Cole has gone into hiding following her devastating sacking from the U.S. X factor The 27-year-old was last seen in public on May 19 at the last auditions in Chicago. Both the X Factor and Cole's spokespeople are still refusing to comment on Cheryl's unceremonious departure - however with the next round of auditions taking place in Dallas today,...

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Adele's tax grievances claims she wanted to 'buy a gun and randomly open fire' when she saw her recent tax bill

The singer claims she wanted to 'buy a gun and randomly open fire' when she saw her recent tax bill – but her gripes are as tired as the most moat-friendly Tory grandee Tax needn't be taxing, the advert simpers, and while that might be true, coughing up your hard-earned will never be anything less than grievously unpleasant. Yet hearing Adele complain about being taxed on the great tidal wave of cash generated by her multi-million selling albums, it's hard to feel much sympathy. Speaking to Q magazine, the Rolling in the Deep singer said, "I'm mortified to have to pay 50%! [While] I use the NHS, I can't use public transport any more. Trains...

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Mark's plans for a lads' holiday in Marbella.

'The Only Way Is Essex' stars Lauren Goodger and Mark Wright came to blows just minutes after their BAFTA win on Sunday night (22.05.11) over Mark's plans for a lads' holiday in Marbella.Lauren Goodger and Mark Wright came to blows just minutes after their BAFTA win on Sunday night (22.05.11).The 'Only Way Is Essex' co-stars - who got engaged during the second season of the ITV2 show - reportedly clashed over former womaniser Mark's plans for a lads' holiday in Marbella with best mate James 'Arg' Argent, with Lauren urging him to "behave himself" on the sunshine break.An insider explained: "Lauren had a face like thunder and Mark was shrugging his shoulders as if he'd done nothing wrong."She'd necked a few drinks so was a bit tired and emotional as they say and kept telling him he had to behave....

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Natalie Cassidy's fiancé Adam Cottrell has been arrested after a violent row with the former EastEnders star 'turned physical.'

Cottrell, 31, was quizzed by policed and was later charged with two offenses of beating and two of criminal damage.Natalie, 28, called police after Adam went 'berserk' and smashed up furniture in their Hertfordshire home during the heated argument on Sunday night.Arrested: Natalie Cassidy's fiancé Adam Cottrell,, has been charged with assault following a fight between the coupleAccording to the Daily Mirror, Adam fled the property after the fight at which time Miss Cassidy called the authorities.Hertfordshire police said: 'We were called on Sunday around 5.30pm. 'Adam Cottrell has been charged with two counts of assault by beating and two counts of criminal damage. He will appear at East Herts Magistrates Court on May 31st.'The incident occurred as Natalie's gushing interview in this...

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Ryan Giggs named as Premier League footballer in gagging order row

Mr Hemming said it was no longer practical for Giggs' name to be kept out of the public arena as so many people were now aware who he was, due to Twitter and other social networks. "With about 75,000 people having named Ryan Giggs on Twitter it's obviously impractical to imprison them all," said Mr Hemming. The MP was immedately rebuked by the Commons Speaker who said it was 'not the occasion' to raise such issues. Mr Hemming retaliated, however, saying he wished to clarify the enforcibility of a law which 'clearly does not have public consent'. The identification came just hours after the High Court had refused to allow journalists to name Manchester...

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KEITH RICHARDS insists he has made up with fellow ROLLING STONE MICK JAGGER after mocking his manhood in his memoirs.

The guitar legend, 67, said the pair met up a month ago - and are planning a 50th anniversary tour and album. Keith added: "Mick pouted a bit, as is his wont. I told him, 'It's water under the bridge. I want to talk about the future. We're larger than a little bitching'." He revealed "there's something in the wind" to mark 50 years since their first gig - in London on July 12, 1962. Keith said: "The idea is there. We kind of know we should do it, but nobody's put their finger on the moment yet." He also told how he loved making the new Pirates of the Caribbean film with JOHNNY DEPP. Keith said: "It's fun and a change, a bizarre other world....

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Pete Doherty will probably be released from prison in time to play the Reading and Leeds Festivals this August

Pete Doherty will probably be released from prison in time to play the Reading and Leeds Festivals this August, according to the official court report of his sentencing. The Libertines man was sentenced to six months in prison on Friday (May 20) after pleading guilty to cocaine possession, but he has now been given a likely release date of August 21. This would be five days before he is due to headline the Festival Republic stage at Leeds Festival, on August 26. He's set to play Reading Festival two days later.A Reading And Leeds Festivals spokesperson told NME today (May 23) that they had no comment to make yet about whether they would be holding out to see if the singer ended up being released in time for the even...

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Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted fathering a child with one of his wife's longest-serving household employees.

THE secret behind the breakdown of one of America's most unlikely power marriages was revealed yesterday when Arnold Schwarzenegger admitted fathering a child with one of his wife's longest-serving household employees.Mr Schwarzenegger, 63, a bodybuilder who went on to conquer Hollywood before entering politics, told his wife Maria Shriver, 55, about the child after he stepped down as Governor of California in January.The child was born more than a decade ago, he said in a statement. The mother is understood to have worked for Schwarzenegger and Shriver for 20 years, before leaving in January when she received a severance payment.Ms Shriver, a niece of John F.Kennedy, moved out of the mansion she shared with Mr Schwarzenegger in Los Angeles shortly after he told her of his infidelity. Last...

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'It is NOT me': Former flight attendant denies she is mother of Arnold Schwarzenegger's secret love child

'It is NOT me': Former flight attendant denies she is mother of Arnold Schwarzenegger's secret love childA former flight attendant on Arnold Schwarzenegger's private plane today denied she is the mother of his secret love child. Tammy Baker Tousignant, a California blonde who was in her late 20s when she worked on his private plane, gave birth to a son after an alleged affair during the Nineties.She was initially linked to the 63-year-old in 2003 by the actor's biographer Wendy Leigh, who claimed Tousignant's son Tanner had a 'remarkable resemblance' to the star.But today her lawyer vehemently denied a romance and insisted that a DNA test had proved the actor is not the father of her child.Tousignant's lawyer Thomas E. Anthony told Radar Online: 'I will confirm the following: the Tousignant...

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Kate Middleton's family take action over nude pictures 'betrayal'

Famous around the world after their starring roles at their sister's wedding, Pippa and James Middleton are not going to let their dignity and elegance be lost without a fight.Mandrake hears that the Duchess of Cambridge's family have taken action after embarrassing photographs of James and Pippa in various states of undress appeared on the internet in America."The whole family is furious at what they see as a betrayal," says a friend of the Middletons.The family believe that the pictures, which are understood to have been taken by friends of the pair, were sold for substantial sums to photographic agencies. They have now succeeded in having them withdrawn from circulation after allegedly putting pressure on the photographers who own the copyright."The images were withdrawn from the entire...

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Jemima Khan denies claims of Jeremy Clarkson super-injunction

It claimed Miss Khan had taken out a super-injunction to prevent intimate pictures of her and Clarkson emerging. But Miss Khan vehemently denied that either the pictures or any injunction existed.“OMG- Rumour that I have a super injunction preventing publication of “intimate” photos of me and Jeremy Clarkson. NOT TRUE!,” she Tweeted last night.A minute later she added: “I have no super injunction and I had dinner with Jeremy and his wife last night. Twitter, Stop!”Within two minutes of the individual’s Twitter website being set up more than 2,000 people had signed up to follow updates and new postin...

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Nicolas Cage won't be charged with a crime after his arrest last month for domestic abuse in New Orleans.

The New Orleans District Attorney tells TMZ.com, "The evidence did not support charging Cage with a crime."He was picked up by police around 6:30 a.m. after a cab driver said he saw him grabbing his wife, Alice, in a fight about where they live in the city. (His two homes in the city have been foreclosed upon; recap his biggest financial issues here.) Cage then allegedly dared police to "just arrest me," and they did.Alice said she will not press charges and denied any physical contact.He spent several hours in jail before reality star Dog the Bounty Hunter posted his $11,000 bond.Cage has been in town filming Medallion."This is our fifth film with Nic Cage. He is a gifted actor and consummate professional. We know he will weather this incident wel. He has our total support," Producer Avi...

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Talent show tycoon Simon Cowell is laughing all the way to the bank after jumping above Sir Elton John and Sir Mick Jagger in the rich stakes, according to Britain's Sunday Times Rich List.

The music mogul, famed for his judging roles on American Idol and The X Factor, rose from 11th place to number six on the newspaper's 2011 music millionaires countdown thanks to his staggering $320 million (£200 million) fortune.His wealth, which has increased by $56 million (£35 million) since 2010, takes him above rock legends John and Jagger, who are in seventh and eighth place on the list, with estimated bank balances of $312 million (£195 million) and $304 million (£190 million) respectively.Sitting atop the list is Clive Calder, who sold Zomba Records in 2002 and has more than $2 billion in the bank.Others in the money include Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber ($1.8 billion), Sir Cameron MACkintosh ($1.1 billion), Sir Paul MCCartney ($792 million/£495 million), Simon Fuller ($600 million/£375...

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World Number One, John Higgins, admitted on Sunday that the 2010 frame-fixing scandal that nearly pulled the breaks on his career will be difficult to forget

The Scottish professional, Higgins, was accused of losing the frames intentionally. The news that Higgins lost frames intentionally rocked the world of snooker in 2010 during the Betfred.com World Snooker Championship final.Higgins was banned for six months with a heavy fine for bringing the game into disrepute. However, the 35-year-old was cleared from all the charges.John Higgins, who has recently won his fourth Crucible Crown, has become the third player after Stephen Hendry (seven) and Steve Davis (six) to win more than three World Championship titles.However, he was reminded of  last year's frame-fixing scandal, when a spectator stood up and called him a ‘disgrace’ during the 28th frame of his semi-final match against Mark Williams in this year’s World Championship. The heckler yelled...

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James, a college dropout and entrepreneur, has a reputation as the "wild child" of the well-to-do Middleton family.

Kate Middleton has been British royalty for just five days -- and already the scandals have begun! While the new Duchess of Cambridge has been the model of decorum, her brother James apparently went through a phase of posing for naughty pictures. And a few of those cheeky (in more ways than one) photos are now all over the Internet.James, a college dropout and entrepreneur, has a reputation as the "wild child" of the well-to-do Middleton family. In the scandalous photos, the 23-year-old socialite flashes his (admittedly cute) butt at the camera, lounges around semi-naked, and goofs off -- in an oversexed-frat-boy kind of way -- with a group of male friends. In one picture, he wears a French maid costume. The photos are embarrassing, no doubt, but also a bit silly -- like they were taken on...

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Disgraced AFL player agent Ricky Nixon had sex and took drugs with the teenager at the centre of the St Kilda nude-photo scandal

Disgraced AFL player agent Ricky Nixon had sex and took drugs with the teenager at the centre of the St Kilda nude-photo scandal, according to reports based on a leaked document that led to his two-year ban.Radio station 3AW this morning quoted from a leaked report, by David Galbally, QC, that says Victoria Police forensic experts had confirmed a video showing a man in his underpants in the 17-year-old's hotel room was authentic. The girl claimed she shot the footage of a liaison with Nixon.The radio station also says the Galbally document reports that, while Saints captain Nick Riewoldt, a client of Nixon, believed the teenager was "psychotic", he would "punch his [Nixon's] lights out" if reports about their relationship were tr...

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SCANDAL-HIT Silvio Berlusconi laughed off his legal troubles, telling a group of 1,000 women: "What a disaster I'm not with you."

Italy's 74-year-old PM - on trial for sex offences with a teenage prostitute - reeled off jokes as he addressed the women's political rally by phone.One gag referred to Berlusconi's infamous "bunga bunga" sex parties - and ended with the billionaire media tycoon calling himself "an ageless legend" in the punchline.He repeated another joke for the fourth time, but still raised a laugh by saying: "Thirty per cent of women would like to have sex with Berlusconi - the other 70 per cent replied 'Again?'"Berlusconi was speaking at a rally for Letizia Moratti - running for mayor of Milan with his People of Freedom party.The PM told the women: "Mamma mia! What a shame I am so far away, what a disaster that I am not with you."A dinner with 1,000 women - you can't miss something like that."Berlusconi...

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TROUBLED actor JONATHAN RHYS-MEYERS has been dropped as the face of fashion brand Hugo Boss.

The Tudors heart-throb, 33, who has just gone into rehab for the fourth time, has advertised the brand since 2006.He will be replaced by actor and musician JARED LETO, 39.A movie insider said: "Brands will not want someone as troubled as Jonathan seems to be to represent them. He needs to sort himself out."In 2009 Rhys-Meyers was quizzed over an alleged assault at Paris airport and last year he was banned from boarding a plane in New York because he was drunk at 7...

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