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Kenya's Olympic marathon champion dies after fall

Kenyan Olympic marathon champion Samuel Wanjiru died late Sunday after jumping from the first-floor balcony of his home in the Rift Valley, police told Reuters.

Regional police chief Jaspher Ombati said Wanjiru, 24, appeared to have suffered internal injuries after the fall and was confirmed dead by doctors at a nearby hospital.

"I can confirm that Wanjiru is dead. It is not yet clear whether it was a suicide or if he jumped out of rage, or what caused him to fall to the ground," Ombati told reporters.

"He jumped from his first-floor balcony to the ground. He was bleeding from the nose and the mouth, and may have suffered internal injuries," the police chief added.

Video footage showed police looking at blood stains on the ground below the balcony of Wanjiru's house in Nyahururu, a town in the Rift Valley some 150 km (94 miles) northwest of the capital Nairobi.

"Wanjiru's death is not only a loss to his family and friends but to Kenya as a whole and the entire world athletics fraternity," Prime Minister Raila Odinga said in a statement.

"As an athletics nation, we looked forward to a sterling performance in the Olympic Games in London next year. Mr Wanjiru was one of our sure bets for gold in the upcoming contest. His death is therefore a big blow to our dreams," Odinga said.

LOVE TRIANGLE

Ombati said police were investigating a possible love triangle that could have been behind the death of Wanjiru, the first Kenyan to win Olympic marathon gold at Beijing in 2008 and a former winner of the Chicago and London marathons.

Ombati said Wanjiru's wife, Triza Njeri, had come home to find the runner in bed with another woman, locked the couple in the bedroom and ran outside.

Wanjiru then leapt from the balcony, the police chief said.

Police said Njeri and Wanjiru's female companion were assisting with the investigation.

Last December, Wanjiru was charged with threatening to kill Njeri and the illegal possession of an AK-47 assault rifle.

Njeri later withdrew her accusation of attempted murder against him in court, saying the couple had reconciled.

Wanjiru also suffered minor injuries from a car crash in January when he swerved to avoid an oncoming truck, hit a pot hole and rolled his vehicle.

The runner defied the heat of Beijing in 2008 to triumph in an Olympic record time of two hours, six minutes and 32 seconds at the games held in China.

Wanjiru moved to Japan in 2002 as a young man to attend high school after winning a cross country selection trial in Kenya.

Ashley Tisdale's London Landing

Looking a bit tuckered out from the long flight from Los Angeles, Ashley Tisdale arrived at London's Heathrow airport earlier today (May 15)

Enjoy the pictures of Ashley Tisdale arriving at London's Heathrow Airport.


The Louboutin luggage-toting 25-year-old opted for a mostly one-toned outfit, wearing a gray jacket, gray jeans, tan belt and muted gray cowboy booties as she trudged through the busy UK terminal.
The multi-talented Miss Tisdale made the overseas flight for business purposes, as she's all set to tend to promotional duties for "Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure."



Ashley also tweeted about her planned travels to Spain, writing, "Europe here I come!!So excited for all the yummy food! I’ll be thinkin of u @JacobFatoorechi and @MjtPockets in Spain at r fav restaurant."
Hollywood Gossip

Kate Gosselin's Sextuplet Birthday Celebration: Round Two

Making final preparations for round two in celebration of the sextuplets' 7th birthdays, Kate Gosselin enlisted the help of daughters Mady and Cara while making a trip to the local Giant supermarket in Reading, PA over the weekend (May 14).

Enjoy the pictures of Kate Gosselin out shopping with Mady and Cara (May 14).



The TLC reality star mom and her growing twin gals were followed every step of the way by "Kate Plus 8" camera crews while loading up with supplies for what will be the second sextuplet birthday bash.
Miss Gosselin previously held a family-only dinner on the sextuplets' actual birthdays (May 10), after which she tweeted, "Whew!Bday whirlwind!Screams of joy&happiness&mommy choked up during bday/dinner prayer!:) great day-all r happy&healthy!I love being a mom!"




Hinting that another soiree was in the works, Kate - who's currently in a court battle over unpaid marriage counseling bills - tweeted the following day, "Hi guys! I just finished in court. Now back to my all important bday party prep! We are having FUN with turning 7!!! :)”

Bikini Babe Audrina Patridge's Wet Republic Birthday Bash

Showing up for a belated birthday bash in her honor, Audrina Patridge was the picture of perfection at the Wet Republic pool in Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon (May 14).

The former "Hills" hottie stripped down to a multi-colored bikini as she and a group of friends hit up the MGM Grand locale to celebrate her 26th birthday (which was actually on May 9).
Enjoy the pictures of Audrina Patridge celebrating her birthday at Wet Republic (May 14).



Also in attendance at the poolside soiree was Audrina's BMX star beau Corey Bohan, as the pair just recently rekindled their romance after a nasty split back in March during which Bohan tweeted that Patridge was "heartless" and "insecure".

Nonetheless, the twosome looked lovey-dovey at the Wet Republic soiree while cozying up for pictures, with Miss Patridge being presented a fancy birthday cake as cameras captured all of the happenings.



Once finished up with the birthday fete, Audrina tweeted her thanks to those who made it happen, as she wrote, "Thanks @alexcordova for everything today @wetrepublic"

"Horny" Lady Gaga's London Liplock

With a gathered crowd of loyal fans situated outside of her UK hotel, Lady Gaga happily obliged in spending a little time with her beloved monsters as she headed out to her awaiting car in London on Saturday night (May 14).
Enjoy the pictures of Lady Gaga in horns and kissing a fan as she departed her London hotel


The always interesting "Edge of Glory" singer was decked out in another truly unique ensemble complete with horned headwear atop her noggin as she proceeded forth to share a kiss with a faithful follower before hopping in her ride and cruising off into the night.
The sighting comes as Gaga is prepping to take the stage at Carlisle Airport as the headliner of BBC Radio One's Big Weekend.


Meanwhile, the 25-year-old was active on her Twitter account throughout the evening, as she proudly announced a milestone in amassing over 10 million followers by writing, "10MillionMonsters! I'm speechless, we did it! Its an illness how I love you. Leaving London smiling."
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“Jersey Shore” Cast Lands in Florence, Italy

Getting back to their Italian roots, the guys and gals of “Jersey Shore” were spotted arriving in Florence, Italy today (May 13).

Enjoy her latest pictures of arriving Italy.



Pauly D, Ronnie, Vinny, and Mike “The Situation”, “Snooki”, “JWoww”, Sammi, and Deena all looked ready to roll ahead of filming the new season of their hit MTV show.
However, the fine folks of Florence may not be ready for the “party hard” spirit this crew is bringing to town.




A city councilwoman told press, "We needed to have some general rules on behavior in place. US universities with study centers here are not very happy. They're afraid people will start drinking too much."

Mary Kate Olsen: Big Apple Babe


Kicking off her workday, Mary Kate Olsen was spotted leaving a hotel in New York City this afternoon (May 13).


Enjoy her pictures of leaving hotel.



The actress/designer donned a black dress and sunglasses as she carried her coffee cup out to a chauffeured car.
Earlier this week, Mary Kate was spotted dining out at The Darby Supper Club with a hunky new male companion.



Olsen also recently released a sneak peek of the Elizabeth and James TEXTILE’s Fall line, and it’s fabulous, of course.

Miley Cyrus: Rio de Janeiro Shopping Spree

Taking a break from the sun to hit up some local shops, Miley Cyrus was spotted checking out the latest trends in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday (May 12).

Enjoy her pictures at shopping.


 
With her hair swept up in a messy bun, the “Party in the USA” singer looked through the racks at a couple boutiques, enjoying her time off as she is there for her Gypsy Heart music tour.
Earlier in the day, Miley flaunted her blossoming figure in a bikini as she danced and played around on the
 beach with a few friends and mom, Tish.




Speaking of Tish, Ms Miley tweeted on Friday (May 13), “#HappyBdayMamaT! Let's trend it for @tishcyrus1! :)”

Designer Galliano to face French trial in June

Former Dior designer John Galliano will go on trial on June 22 on charges that he made racist insults, accusations that rocked the fashion world and cost him his coveted job.

Galliano's downfall began in February when he was detained in a drunken state and questioned about accusations that he hurled anti-Semitic insults at a couple in a Parisian cafe. The couple filed a legal complaint, and another woman then accused him of similar insults.

The Paris court announced the trial date Thursday. Prosecutors have said Galliano could face up to six months in prison and (EURO)22,500 ($31,000) in fines, if convicted of "public insults based on origin, religious affiliation, race or ethnicity."


Soon after the initial allegations, a video circulated online in which the designer praised Adolf Hitler.

On the eve of Paris Fashion Week, Dior fired Galliano after 14 years with the company and denounced
his comments.





Galliano issued a statement at the time saying: "Anti-Semitism and racism have no part in our society. I unreservedly apologize for my behavior in causing any offense." Galliano also said he was "seeking help" for his personal failures, without elaborating.

After joining Dior in 1996, Galliano made an indelible mark on the storied house, with theatrical, often outrageous, runway shows that were among the most-anticipated displays on the Paris fashion calendar.

Olivia Munn Sizzles at saw Hot 100 festivity


She’s absolutely easy on the eyes, so it’s no wonder Olivia Munn was spotted at Maxim magazine’s Hot 100 Party last night (May 11).
 Enjoy her latest pictures.



The “Perfect Couples” actress looked completely fabulous in a black and silver dress as she arrived at Eden in Hollywood.
Olivia appeared in the February issue of Maxim, and her racy photos caused quite a stir among male readers.




"I think guys find it more revealing than any girls do. All of my girlfriends I'd run into would say 'I loved (her Maxim magazine) shot.' I think people thought I was revealing more than I think any girl would've thought."

Arnold Schwarzenegger & Maria Shriver: Prenup?


Now that word of their split is opening to settle, relations attorney Robert Brandt has stepped forward to species out the potential of a divorce between Arnold Scwarzenegger and Maria Shriver - even addressing whether the celebrated couple signed a prenup.

 Enjoy the Latest picture .


The relative’s legal representative addressed questions over whether the wildly rich pair signed an all-important prenuptial conformity before tying the knot, telling, "We are discussion about a globe celebrated actor who was making $20 million a film before he became governor. We are discussion about someone who is in the Kennedy family -- one of the most well-known, wealthy families in the globe. A case like this, if they don't work it out, could engage tremendous sums of wealth. We could be conversation about upwards of a billion dollars in net value."


The Los Angeles based lawyer continued, "Under California law, all the public property has to be similarly divided. So if we are conversation about a billion dollars in acquisitions -- from the date of wedding to the date of division -- each one of them is going to end up with half a billion dollars, completely."

Based on his skill, Brandt added, "I would have to feel that considering she was from the Kennedy clan, and he had already done many, many cinema and was really successful -- and he was an actor -- they definitely had to have thought about a prenuptial agreement."
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Beyonce Knowles Talks Latest Album


Her forthcoming studio album will be titled "4", and Beyoncé Knowles says it has extremely particular significance to her.

The “Crazy in Love” songstress told journalists that she yielded to her fans’ desires for the mark on her latest opus.
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“Universally I look; I see them calling it ‘4.’ I had a total other name and idea, but I keep considering that the fans love the name ‘4,’ and I believe it would be a actually nice thing to let them name the trace.”



“We all have individual numbers in our lives, and 4 is that for me. It’s the day I was born. My mother’s birthday, and a lot of my friends’ birthdays, are on the fourth; April 4 is my marriage date.”
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