La Toya Jackson labels team member Star Jones 'manipulative and evil' after being fired from Celebrity Apprentice

La Toya Jackson labels team member Star Jones 'manipulative and evil' after being fired from Celebrity Apprentice

 

She hasn't been the most popular celebrity candidate on the women's team over the past few weeks.

But tonight, La Toya Jackson's luck finally ran out when Donald Trump decided her team stood more chance of winning without her.

The 54-year-old singer was booted out of the boardroom after team mates Star Jones and NeNe Leakes ganged up on her to save their own skin.

End of the line: La Toya Jackson was fired from Celebrity Apprentice after proving to be the weakest link in the woman's team

 

Tough decision: Trump decided the women's team had more chance without La Toya

 

While Jackson was gracious in the boardroom, whispering 'Thank you' to Trump, she made her true feelings known outside.

Although she hugged Leakes before departing, the singer refused to acknowledge Jones.

'I think Star Jones is a very manipulative person, I think she's very conniving and she's very evil,' she said during the cab ride home.

On the line: Star Jones, La Toya Jackson, Marlee Matlin, NeNe Leakes and Hope Dworaczyk were on tonight's losing team

She spoke out after television presenter Jones declared that Jackson was the weakest link in the women's team, reality TV star Leakes agreed that she was 'not a strong player.'

'I don't think the team wants La Toya going forward and they know the problems they're going to have beating these three guys,' Trump said.

'I think it's going to be very tough for you to win, but we have to give you that chance. La Toya, you're fired.'

The latest task on Celebrity Apprentice saw the two teams designing advertising campaigns for Trump Hotels.

Unhappy: After her firing, La Toya refused to acknowledge Star Jones. labelling her 'manipulative'

When revealing the new project, Trump did not miss the opportunity to get in a plug for his potential presidency run.

'Everybody's saying I should run for President. Meat Loaf, should I run for President?' he asked, to which the rocker replied: 'Absolutely.'

'Of course,' Star Jones agreed. 'I'm right here now, ready to roll.'

'Who would not vote for me?' Trump continued, prompting nervous laughter amongst the Apprentice contestants.

'Anybody that raised their hand would immediately be fired because they're stupid,' he said.

Backing the bid: Donald Trump didn't waste time in plugging his bid for the presidency, asking the contestants if they would vote for him

After Country singer John Rich nominated himself project manager for the men's team and Jones took on the leadership of the women, the teams got started on their campaigns.

While the women pampered themselves and produced a brochure highlighting luxury, the men's end result was more corporate-looking, with the slogan 'Live the life'.

John Rich and Lil Jon were less than impressed with Meat Loaf's efforts at photographing a butler for their ad campaign.

'He looks p***** off,' the country singer said, examining the photos. 'It looks like an outlaw picture of a guy that got murdered and stood up in the casket in the middle of town.

Three men strong: Lil John, John Rich and Meat Loaf was a classier presentation than the ladies team

 

Success: The Backbone men's team impressed with their 'Live the Life' slogan

In the girls' team, meanwhile, Jackson and Leakes patched up their differences from previous weeks.

'I felt there were eyes rolling, talking behind my back. Girls, I'm human. That hurts,' Jackson said.

'You know that day you just cursed me out?' she added, addressing Leakes, 'That hurt me so badly but I tried to remain strong and said 'She doesn't even realise what she's doing'."

The singer added: 'I have nothing against you. Actually, I love you,' prompting the pair to hug and make up.

The teams' hotel brochures were judged by Jim Petrus, the CEO of Trump Hotels, and James Oseland, the editor-in-chief of Saveur magazine.

While the duo criticised the men's advert for being too wordy, littered with spelling mistakes and missing contact details, the women's product caused raised eyebrows.

Hugging it out: Real Housewives star Ne Ne Leakes made things up with La Toya Jackson during their task

 

Campaign errors: A photograph in the women's team brochure was derided for mistakes including a woman wearing a towel in the bath and an unopened bottle of champagne

Leader: Star Jones led the losing women's presentation as project manager

'This campaign that the women did reminds me of those advertisements that get placed under your windshield wiper for sleazy clubs,' Oseland said.

The pair also spotted that you could see Playboy model Hope Dworaczyk was wearing a towel in a photo of her in the bath, and that she was sipping champagne from an unopened bottle.

'This is really a case of the lesser of two evils. There isn't really a winner,' Petrus said.

Trump told the teams that the executives did not like either of the adverts.

'They felt there was no winner - that's how bad it was. They felt that the loser was the women's team.'

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While the men celebrated with drinks, Jones brought Leakes and Jackson back into the boardroom to fight for survival.

The singer declared that her project manager should get the boot, but was instead sent packing herself by Trump.

The surviving candidates had a tearful discussion after Jackson left the building, with Leakes telling Jones: 'You need to understand that we have to be a team.'

'I don't like losing,' the TV presenter replied.

Rant: Jackson labelled project manager Star Jones 'evil' after she got the boot from the show

 

Hugh Grant has a new Chinese girlfriend Tinglan Hong and is she carrying his baby?

Hugh Grant has a new Chinese girlfriend Tinglan Hong and is she carrying his baby?

Just a few months ago Hugh Grant sent female hearts fluttering when he hinted he was finally ready to settle down.

Now it seems he may have already found the lucky woman, after he was spotted on a series of dates with 31-year-old Tinglan Hong, who is 19 years his junior.

The actor first met his Chinese girlfriend last year and they are said to have been dating since January, when they were  seen kissing at a pub in Fulham, South-West London.

New love? Hugh Grant was photographed with Tinglan Hong in January, while enjoying a night out in Fulham, London

Miss Hong was spotted arriving at the Four Weddings and a Funeral star's £3million home in West London on Thursday, when she spoke into his intercom before walking around the corner.

Grant then picked her up in his £140,000 blue Ferrari and the pair spent an hour together before he dropped her back near her own car, a £40,000 silver Mercedes.

Miss Hong, who rents a smart flat nearby, wore £500 Christian Louboutin peep-toe shoes and a £400 Halston Heritage dress. She also sported a £1,000 Chanel handbag and a cropped designer jacket.

 

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Later that night, the pair went out with friends to a fashionable Vietnamese cocktail bar near Grant's home, where they stayed till 1am.

Miss Hong was not drinking and fellow customers said the couple seemed intent on serious conversation. One said: 'Although she seemed to laugh at one point they appeared to be discussing something very important.

'They were obviously close, as they only had eyes for each other when they spoke. But for most of the conversation Hugh's girl didn't seem very happy – and nor did he.

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The couple were seen talking in the street after leaving the bar before Miss Hong went back to her car and drove home. Grant left on foot. On Friday they met up again for a day on the golf course.

Grant, whose wealth is estimated at £40million, has not been in a serious relationship since he split from heiress Jemima Khan in 2007.

His previous 13-year relationship with actress Liz Hurley ended in 2000, five years after he was caught cheating with Hollywood prostitute Divine Brown.

He had become renowned as a commitment-phobe, but admitted last September when he turned 50 that he 'should settle down' and that he wished he had children.

He also revealed he was attracted to Chinese women after a visit to China last year where he had 'fallen in love four times' in 24 hours.

Former flings: Hugh then dated Jemima Khan for three years but the couple broke up in 2007

A source told the News of the World that Grant was 'close' to Miss Hong, adding: 'She's a big part of his life. But as ever he's a very difficult man to nail down.

'And although they're increasingly close Ting's aware that he still goes out with other girls. Yes, he sees Ting all the time but it's normally on his terms – at his house or bars and restaurants nearby.'

Photographs of the pair showing Miss Hong with what appeared to be a tell-tale bump have prompted speculation she could be pregnant.

But Grant was keeping mum about the rumours yesterday.

Miss Hurley was also being uncharacteristically coy about her relationship with Australian cricketer Shane Warne yesterday. Although their flirtatious romance, revealed last year, was conducted openly on Twitter and they have been photographed in each other's arms, the actress giggled as she was asked if they were still an item, telling the Sunday Times: 'He is a good friend.'

Miss Hurley, 45, added: 'I love Australians. They make me laugh.'

Ready for fatherhood? Hugh Grant holding a baby in his 2002 film About A Boy

 

Beyoncé swaps her cleavage-baring outfits for a ladylike polka dot number on her Parisian holiday

Beyoncé swaps her cleavage-baring outfits for a ladylike polka dot number on her Parisian holiday

 

She's opted for a couple of incredibly revealing outfits during her time in Paris so far.

But today Beyonce decided to change up her style, stepping out in a flattering polka dot Marc Jacobs dress which highlighted her curvy but slim figure.

The singer teamed the dress, from next season's collection, with a pair of sky-high black heels and a doctor-style handbag, is in sharp contrast to the previous ensembles Beyonce has been wearing.

After shooting photographs for Harper's Bazaar magazine wearing a black and red sheer dress which displayed a huge amount of side cleavage, Beyonce stepped out for lunch yesterday in a plunging jumpsuit which again left little to the imagination.

Ladylike chic: Beyonce opted for a flattering polka dot dress from next season's Marc Jacobs collection as she went for lunch with husband Jay-Z in Paris today

 

Flattering: The dress, which the singer teamed with sky-high black heels and a doctor-style bag, highlighted Beyonce's newly slender frame

But today as she went for brunch with husband Jay-Z at the Fouquet's Hotel in Paris, Beyonce opted for pure sophistication in the chic and ladylike outfit.

The Crazy in Love singer also tried out a new look with her hair - obviously after being left impressed with her styling on the Harper's shoot - slicking it back into a pretty bun and drawing attention to her newly slender frame.

Beyonce and husband Jay-Z arrived in Paris on Monday morning and headed straight over to the Hotel Le Meurice, where they are reported to be spending a staggering $20,000-a-night on a penthouse suite.

Revealing: Beyonce had been wearing very revealing outfits, including a black and red dress on a Harper's Bazaar shoot, and a plunging jumpsuit out for lunch yesterday

 

According to America's People.com website, the pair are staying in one of the hotel's best suites, which comes complete with a kitchen, dining room and a massive terrace overlooking the hotel's famous Tuileries Garden.

 

It is decorated in a nineteenth-century style, with private elevator access, sitting room, walk-in closet and bedroom with a bathroom in exquisite Italian marble.

And as well as their suite, Beyonce and Jay-Z are also thought to have hired a separate hotel room which they have packed with audio equipment so Beyonce can continue working on her next album.

Loved-up: The pair have been celebrating their third wedding anniversary while in the French capital, and look happier than ever

She is also said to have made plans to record a new track with Kanye West, as well as possibly recording the video for the song as well.

It's also claimed that Beyonce will be recording a track with Rihanna for the new record.

A source told music website M is for Music: "Rihanna has wanted to work with Beyonce for some time now and, after talking about a duet at this year's Grammys, they have finally managed to set aside some time to record together.

'The song will feature on Beyonce's album and will be a number one smash hit for sure.'

 

Whitney Port wears shockingly shapeless shorts as she does Easter shopping in Los Angeles

Whitney Port wears shockingly shapeless shorts as she does Easter shopping in Los Angeles

 

She's a fashion designer who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry.

But even the most trendy can get it horribly wrong, as Whitney Port proved yesterday.

The reality TV star was snapped out in Los Angeles yesterday in a pair of unflattering black shorts.

Unflattering: Whitney Port sported a pair of shapeless black shorts as she shopped in Los Angeles yesterday

They did nothing for her slender figure, as they hung in creases down the tops of her thighs.

And the shapeless shorts gaped at the sides, flashing her bottom to the world as she went Easter shopping.

Whitney, 26, teamed the shorts with gold Converse baseball boots and a baggy black and grey hoodie as she popped into Gelsons supermarket.

Peek-a-boo: Whitney's gaping shorts flashed her perky bottom as she headed into the supermarket

And she seemed oblivious to the cameras as she checked her email and sent texts on her phone.

Her look was certainly a far cry from the casual attire she sported as she recovered from her weekend at the Coachella festival with some pampering at a beauty salon.

Even in her tired state, she looked chic in grey skinny jeans, DM boots and a beige jacket as she clutched a coffee and headed into the salon.

Easter blues: Whitney didn't look very happy as she pushed her trolley back to her car

Whitney, who is best known for her role in the reality TV shows The Hills and its spin-off The City, has worked as a model and worked with fashion designer Diane von Fürstenberg in New York.

She normally gets it right and usually looks very stylish on the red carpet, or bopping around to live music, as she did at Coachella.

But this week, Whitney, who owns her own fashion label Whitney Eve, said she 'doesn't care' if people don't like her fashion style.

Summer chic: Whitney looked very cool and every inch the festival goer as she soaked up the sun and the music at Coachelle last weekend

She said: 'I feel like I'm open to all kinds of silhouettes. As long as it's flattering on the body it doesn't matter if it's really out there.

'I can be a risk taker when it comes to fashion and I don't really care if people accept my style.'

The morning after the weekend before: As Whitney nursed her festival hangover, she still managed to look trendy in her dressed down attire

 

Not your type then? Calum Best seems more interested in his mobile than the leggy blonde trying to chat him up

Not your type then? Calum Best seems more interested in his mobile than the leggy blonde trying to chat him up

He’s a notorious womaniser, but Calum Best didn’t seem interested at all in this particular blonde.

She looked smitten with the 30-year-old bad boy but as the woman appeared to be chatting him up, Calum was not amused.

Instead of giving into her advances, the reality TV star played on his mobile phone and sipped on his beer outside a Notting Hill pub in London.

I love your tattoos! A leggy blonde was trying to chat up Calum Best at a Nortting Hill pub but he didn't seem interested

While the lothario sent text messages to various other friends, his fan started to make hand gestures and vivid facial expressions to try for his attention once again.

But sadly she was rejected by Best once again and he soon stood up and walked away to make a phone call.

Calum had clearly made an impression on the woman dressed in denim shorts and a white shirt, despite his unkempt appearance.

 

 

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The son of football legend George Best dressed casually for his afternoon at the pub in green knee-length shorts, a white vest and trainers, leaving his tattoos on display.

He is said to have dated Kate Moss, Agyness Deyn, Lindsay Lohan and Gemma Akinson in the past, but since turning 30 the ladies’ man is reportedly looking for a more stable relationship now - but just not with this woman.

Am I not your type? The woman tries to get Calum's attention with hand gestures, but the lothario keeps playing on his mobile phone

 

Let me drink my pint in peace! Calum tried to finish his beer without being distracted

He told Hello! Magazine last year: ‘I turn 30 in February and want to build a committed relationship with the right person.'

And he also declared his frivolous lifestyle of partying and womanising are also over, saying: ‘My bad boy ways are over.

‘The crisis in Haiti has made me realise how powerful celebrity status is in influencing opinion and support and I want to use mine to generate support for a country that is in need right now.’

But that hasn’t stopped the star from partying recently with his newly single pal Brian McFadden.

The twosome were out earlier this month with a bevy of ladies in Dublin, as McFadden dealt with his breakup from Delta Goodrem.

Calum made sure to take Brian out for a night on the town, to introduce him back to the single life.

Gazing into space: When the conversation wasn't going so well, Calum gazed into the distance

What's up mate? Calum texts a pal to see if he can find an escape from the pub

 

Royal Wedding 2011: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie give us a taste of things to come

Royal Wedding 2011: Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie give us a taste of things to come

While all eyes will be on Prince William and Kate Middleton at Friday's royal wedding, other members of the royal family will also attract attention for their outfits.

And his cousins, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, looked as if they were getting in some early practice in the style stakes when they joined their royal relatives at this year's Easter Sunday matins service.

The sisters looked as if they were on their way to a wedding in their short, smart dresses, high heels and hats as they walked to the service at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.

All dressed up: Eugenie and Beatrice looked stylish as they joined other royals, including the Countess of Wessex and the Princess Royal, for the Easter Sunday Matins

Hat's the way: Both Beatrice and Eugenie chose unusual headgear to go with their dresses for the service

Beatrice, 22, wore a light brown peplum style dress for the service, which she teamed with a patterned bag, dark brown shoes and an offbeat beige hat which rested just above her forehead.

Her younger sister Eugenie, 20, opted for a more conventional white dress and cream jacket, which she wore with nude heels and a white hat.

 

 

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However their headgear was almost upstaged by that of the Countess of Wessex, who offset a simple navy frock with a huge blue fascinator style hat.

Princes join the ranks: Prince Andrew and Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, joined the royal line-up at the service in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle,

Family affair: The princesses arrived at the church with their father Prince Andrew

The princesses joined other royals including their father Prince Andrew, uncle Prince Edward the Earl of Wessex, as well as the Princess Royal and her husband Tim Lawrence at the service.

The Queen - in a pale blue dress and matching hat - and Prince Philip were also in attendance at the chapel, in what is one of the last formal royal engagements before Friday's wedding.

Elegant: The Queen wore a smart pale blue coat and matching hat for the service

Meanwhile the Archbishop of Canterbury has said in his Easter Sermon that true happiness in life comes from 'personal and communal fulfilment' rather than the narrow pursuit of material goals,

Dr Rowan Williams spoke of the joy which could be achieved by having an outward focus, fostering relationships with others and the world around them.

Family get-together: Princes Andrew and Edward were at the service, as was the Princess Royal and her husband Tim Lawrence

Well-accessorised: Princess Beatrice teamed her brown dress with a brightly printed bag and dark brown heels

 

He said, 'It seems that, just as we can't find fulfilment in just loving ourselves, so we can't just generate happiness for ourselves. It comes from outside, from relationships, environment, the unexpected stimulus of beauty - but not from any programme that we can identify.'

He also referred to the impending nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and the opportunity for people to join in their celebration.

He said: 'It's nice and entirely appropriate that we are being encouraged to some public displays of shared celebration next Friday: let a thousand street parties blossom!'

Floral gifts: The Queen was delighted to receive bouquets from children as she and Prince Philip left the service

 

Now for the wedding: The service was one of the last formal royal engagements before Friday's nuptials

 

Balloons, bunnies and bouquets for Heidi Klum as she and Seal shop for Easter treats

Balloons, bunnies and bouquets for Heidi Klum as she and Seal shop for Easter treats

 

On Easter Sunday, most people would show up for lunch with a chocolaty treat for their host.

But not Heidi Klum, who clearly decided that a festive egg would simply not suffice.

The model was snapped shopping for treats and presents as she and her family made their way to an Easter party yesterday.

You'll be invited back again! Model Heidi Klum and her singer husband Seal leave a garden centre carrying lots of pretty Easter things as they make their way to an Easter Sunday party

After a spot of brunch together, Heidi, 37, husband Seal, 48, and their four children, stopped off at a garden centre to pick up a gift for their host.

And they left with not one gift but two as Heidi carried out a pink wicker basket filled to the brim with chocolate eggs and sweets and bunny toys.

Seal was also on carrying duty as he clutched a lovely bouquet of pink roses intended for their host.

Careful you don't drop it! Seal looked deep in concentration as he carefully carried the bouquet of pink flowers out to the car

 

Come along you lot! Heidi gently tugs at the helium Easter balloons as she leaves the store

Along with their children Henry, five, Johan, four, six-year-old Leni and Lou, 18 months, they all piled into the blue family van as they left the Bristol Farms store in Los Angeles.

Earlier, the family had enjoyed an Easter Sunday brunch together at the Four Seasons hotel.

And it sounded as though the children were treated to a lovely Sunday after Heidi explained what else she had planned.

Everyone back in the van: Heidi and Seal literally walk into their super-sized family vehicle as they make their way to the party

I'll help with that: The couple's six-year-old daughter Leni grabs the basket of goodies as she steps out of the van with her brother Johan as the family arrive at the party

She said: 'I’ll be doing what a lot of other mums are doing – getting up really early, being the bunny and hiding a lot of treats.'

She also revealed that despite being one of the world's most famous models, she would like to get into acting, having been bitten by the bug recently.

The German-born catwalk queen recently loaned her voice to animated movie Hoodwinked Too! Hood VS Evil.

She said: 'I play Heidi, a yodeller who helps Little Red Riding Hood save her grandmother. I would love it if I could do more of these things!'

I found one, Mummy! Heidi's son proudly shows off his Easter egg in one hand after the hunt at the party as he clutches her hand with the o