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Ruby Taylor-Newton
Sunday, June 10, 2012

Chris Brown makes a new friend in Cheryl Cole after she says we should move on from singers assault of Rihanna

He found himself the centre of a huge amount of controversy when he was convicted of assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna back in 2009.

But now Chris Brown has come forward to thank Cheryl Cole, after she said in a radio interview that we should all move on.

Cheryl had said: I think its really kind of Rihanna actually (to forgive Brown). Shes come out and publicly forgiven him really.

I think its about time we all did if Im completely honest, if you want my opinion... I think its time we all moved on. That guy is talented as hell.

Following Cheryls interview, Brown wrote on his Twitter page: Your amazing! I appreciate you.

He then later added: @cherylcole thanks for the support and believing in me as an artist!

Whitney Houston duets with Sparkle co-star Jordin Sparks in last recording

The last song Whitney Houston ever recorded has been released.

Celebrate, written by R. Kelly, is a duet with former American Idol contestant Jordin Sparks.

It will feature on the soundtrack to their upcoming film, Sparkle.

The up-tempo track features disco beats and a positive message, as Sparks and Houston sing lyrics such as Im going to celebrate, celebrate you. Jordin throws in We love you Whitney at the end of the song.

The diva, who died in February at age 48, plays Jordins mother in the remake of the 1976 rags-to-riches film.

The role was her comeback to the big screen after a 15-year hiatus from acting in movies like The Bodyguard and The Preachers Wife.

Jordin performed a musical tribute to her late co-star at last nights Billboard Awards, singing I Will Always Love You.

Whitneys daughter also broke down in tears as she accepted the Millennium Award for her late mother at the ceremony.

Farewell Robin Gibb

The sole surviving member of the Bee Gees paid tribute to his brother and bandmate, Robin Gibb, at his funeral on Friday, mourning the loss of his magnificent mind and his beautiful heart.

Hundreds of Bee Gees fans gathered outside as friends and family, many in tears, paid their last respects at the local church in Robin Gibbs home town of Thame, Oxfordshire, to the sound of some of the bands most famous songs.

Her skills must really be under par!

Britney Spears scares off fellow golfers after taking up the sport to wind down

She raised concern over her nervous disposition when she showed off bloody, chewed fingernails as she was unveiled as a judge on The X Factor USA.

But it seems Britney Spears has found a way of winding down, as the singer has reportedly taken up golf.

And while she may be a petite blonde, the 30-year-old has reportedly been striking fear into the hearts of her fellow golfers.

According to The Sun newspaper, Britney is so unskilled at the sport, others playing on the course around her are scared off by the star.

She is understood to regularly lose control of her golf club and let go of it, and is rarely able to actually hit the ball.

A source said: Its heads-up when shes around. Shes hit a few golfers and managed to land balls in golf carts. But shes a good sport and laughs at herself.