Alexa Chung ‘exhausted’ at 30

Alexa Chung felt “exhausted” when she turned 30. The brunette beauty has just reached the milestone age and although she enjoyed celebrating, she admits entering a new decade has made her feel old. She said: “Turn-

ing 30’s been good in the sense that I’ve had three parties. But each one had a two-day hangover attached so, yes, I’m old. “Turning 30 felt inevitable. I woke up and said out loud, ‘I’m 30’ and then went to a Turkish baths in the East Village [of New York]. “Actually, you know when you wake up from a big night out and think, ‘that was tough’? I woke up on my 30th birthday and felt the fatigue of my twenties set in. I sort of exhaled and thought, ‘What a trip?’ I just felt a bit exhausted. Oh man, I’ve packed a lot in.” Alexa enjoyed seeing her friends and family together at her birthday party because it was such a surreal occasion, and she admits to feeling sorry for her friend Harry Styles after seeing the level of attention he received at the bash. She wrote in Grazia magazine: “The London party was like speed-dating my friends - I talked to everyone for about 90 sec-onds. But I loved seeing my family, especially my parents, in the same room with my friends. It was really funny to watch Harry Styles high-fiving my mother. “My Instagram was flooded with his mug next day. Poor guy, must spend the whole time feeling like he’s Mickey Mouse at Disney World.”

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Zayn Malik: One Direction will be ushers at wedding

Zayn Malik has chosen his One Direction band mates as his ush-ers. The heart throb has opened up about his upcoming wedding with Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards, and he has admitted he can’t

choose between friends Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Liam Payne and Niall Horan. Speaking to Yahoo during 1D Day, he said: “It is going to have to be a bit unconventional - it’s just not fair to pick one.” His band mates also weighed in on music for the eventual ceremony, with Liam saying Simon Cowell and Ed Sheeran will perform at the nuptials. He joked: “Simon is going to do a little solo song and we should have Ed there too.” However, Zayn wasn’t entirely convinced, admitting Perry would prefer to have Journey front man Neal Schon on hand. He added: “My missus wants the lead singer from Journey there.” While Zay is pre-paring for his wedding day, fellow ‘Story of My Life’ hitmaker Niall is said to be getting close to ‘X Factor’ UK contestant Tamera Foster. According to reports in the Sunday Mirror, the pair have shown “instant chemistry”, and she has admitted to getting on well with the star. She said: “Yes, Niall and I have been talking in private ... I spent most of my time with Niall. He’s really fun.”

Jagger to become great-grandpa

He may still be strutting about onstage giving his fans “Satisfaction”—but at 70 the Rolling Stones’ frontman Mick Jagger is about to be-

come a great-grandfather, his daughter confirmed Sunday. The British singer’s grand-daughter Assisi, 21, is due to give birth early in the new year, her mother Jade Jagger told the Sunday Times news-paper. “It is true. I am going to be a grandmother,” the 42-year-old socialite told the broadsheet. The Rolling Stones marked their 50th anniversary last year with huge stadium shows in Britain and North America. Despite all being old enough to collect their state pensions, they this week announced a fresh tour in Australia and New Zealand for 2014. Jagger has seven children by four different moth-ers. Jade is his only daughter with his first wife, the Nicaraguan model and human rights campaigner Bianca Jagger, who he wed in 1971 and divorced eight years later. The baby will be Assisi’s first child with her boyfriend Alex, a chef, the Sunday Times said.

Beckhams plan £5m renovation on £40 million home

David and Victoria Beckham have spent £40 million on their new home, and will spend a further £5 million on renova-

tions. The couple reportedly have huge plans for their mansion, which includes two rooms for the former Spice Girl’s shoes and every bathroom will have a waterproof plasma TV. Speaking to The Sun on Sunday newspaper, a source said: “They have been working to a new schedule since David retired from football. “The new place is a project - and a place for the kids, particularly Harper. “It will be hear memories of a childhood home when she is older. And what a childhood she is going to have.” The stars - who also have sons Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 11, and eight-year-old Cruz - want to convert the west London town house to meet their every need, which also reportedly includes a room dedicated to “hairdressing manicures and make up”. While, the second floor is said to be for the children - with each bedroom coming with its own en-suite bathroom - guests on the floor above will ever have their own bar. Parking is situated under the home, with the lower ground floor said to include a study, a gym and massage room, three service rooms and a garden.

Adele orders £100,000 custom carAdele has invested in a £100,000 luxury custom car. The ‘Skyfall’ hitmaker

- who recently passed her driving test - has bought the Porsche Cayenne and has kept both her own needs and those of her son Angelo. An insider

told the Sunday Mirror: “Since passing her test, driving has become one of Adele’s favourite activities and she loves to cruise around London. “She could afford to buy any mega-expensive sports car but now she’s a mum, safety and reliability are her new priorities. Her car is a 4x4 and extremely safe but it’s also slick and luxurious. “She’s decided to treat herself and has joked that it’s a Christmas present after she managed to pass her test.” It is said the singer’s vehicle is currently being custom-made in Germany to her exact specifications - and it is “exactly the same” as one just ordered by Miley Cyrus. The source added: “The cars are custom built based on the owner’s individual specifications so Adele has chosen the leather and stitching she prefers. “She chose a black car because she doesn’t want to be noticed and can retain her privacy. Because the cars are custom built, she would have had to have put down a hefty deposit to secure it. “It is now being built for her in Germany and will be shipped after Christmas with a 2014 number plate ...Adele will be in good company as exactly the same car has been ordered by Miley Cyrus.”

Jones reveals he and wife battling skin cancerVinnie Jones has revealed he and his wife are battling skin

cancer. The 48-year-old star - whose partner Tanya is also fighting the disease - found a lump in February before it was

removed and diagnosed as melanoma, and he has had two further operations since. Speaking to The Sun on Sunday newspaper, he said: “Cancer is a horrible word to hear. It frightens the life out of you. “I’ve faced the biggest and ugliest lads on the football field and been in some nasty bar brawls. But this is my toughest and scariest opponent yet.”The footballer-turned-actor has admitted his first thought when he was told the bad news was how long he had to live. He added: “First I found this little lump under my eye. I didn’t know if it as a blackhead or a little wart. “When the doctor said I had skin cancer, the first thing I thought was, ‘How long have I got left?’ A million and one things go through your head. “They have cut out three bits so far and I’m constantly worried about where I could find it next. It’s weighing very heavily on me all the time. It’s really knocked me for six.” Vinnie also discussed his wife’s own battle with cancer, which she was diagnosed with as a side effect of drugs she has taken after having a heart transplant 26 years ago. He explained: “She has dealt with health issues every day since. They now think her skin cancer is a result of the drugs she’s been taking since the heart transplant. “When it comes to things like this, women are stronger. Suddenly I’ve gone from the one helping her to the one that needs support. “I’m trying to take the world in a bit more and appreciate my family and friends.”

Robbie wants Ayda to stay at home

Robbie Williams says he is a “caveman” and doesn’t want his wife to go back to work. The singer’s partner Ayda Field gave birth to their first daughter Theodora Rose

14 moths ago and he admitted he has tried to stop her from returning to her acting career because he needs “supporting”. Speaking to The Sun yesterday, he joked: “Ayda wants to go back to work but I don’t want her to. I’m a bit caveman about it all. “I say, ‘You won’t leave the cave. I don’t want you to leave the cave. I want you to stay here with me and do the support-ing thing ... Not having her there does scare me a bit. “But she’s really talented and incredibly charismatic. But, selfishly, I want her to be at home with me.”Robbie had Ayda with him when he was on his recent UK tour, and it meant he found it easy to balance work and family because “mummy took care of everything”. He said;: “The purpose of the tour was not only to entertain people and get my confident back, but also to take care of us as a family, financially. “So my responsibility to my family was to get enough sleep and perform the best that I can perform. “Me and Teddy hung out in the dressing room during the afternoon and early evening then she went off to bed ... I didn’t have to juggle anything because mummy took take of everything.”

Murray blames Jackson for death

Conrad Murray has denied killing Michael Jackson and says they were like “family”. The disgraced former doctor - the ‘Thriller’ hitmaker’s private physician who was charged with involuntary

manslaughter when the singer died in 2009 - has claimed he and the late star were like “brothers”. He told the Mail on Sunday newspaper that Michael had held his hand and said: “There are only four people in my family now. Paris, Prince, Blanket and you, Dr Conrad.” Conrad added: “[It was] one of the happiest days of my life. This man who had been so lonely, who had spent so many long nights telling me about his pain and anguish, finally felt he could trust someone in his life apart from his children. “We were family. We loved each other as brothers.” He has also insisted he did not kill the iconic singer, instead claiming he overdosed himself on propofol as he was suffering from insomnia, which Conrad claims could have been because of with-drawals from demoral, which he was apparently given by another doctor. He said: “I never gave Michael anything that would kill him. I loved him. I still do. I always will ... That night he just couldn’t sleep. “I prescribed him drugs to help, including valium and lorazepam, but he was begging, pleading ... I told him, ‘This is not normal. What I’ve given you would put an elephant to sleep’. “In the other bedroom [Michael’s private chamber], the police found an open bottle of lorazepam. They found tablets in his stomach. I didn’t give him those. Michael took extra tablets. And he injected himself.”

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