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Robin Williams: ‘I Feel Like a Cow’

ROBIN Williams feels like a cow following his lifesaving heart surgery.

The Old Dogs star went under the knife a year ago to replace a failing aortic valve. Surgeons used a valve from a cow’s heart to fix the problem and now Robin believes he has some unusual bovine traits.

“I have a cow heart and the best thing about being part cow is that I can crap when I walk now,” says the actor.

“But I find it hard to eat beef. It’s like I’m one of them!”

Williams, 58, recently revealed how his satellite navigation system keeps trying to send him over the side of a bridge.

“The other day I was driving and half way across the Golden Gate Bridge this thing told me to turn right!” Williams said. “Other times it will tell me to turn now when I can see there is nothing to turn into other than a wall. I hate that thing.”

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Lonely Child Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank's friends were banned from playing with her at school. The Oscar-winning actress - who grew up in a trailer park in Bellingham, Washington - was shunned by her classmates because their parents didn't want them socialising with someone from a poor background.

She said: "I grew up feeling like an outsider because we had no money, so I understood 'classism' at a young age. A lot of parents didn't want their kids playing with me, even though the kids didn't care."

The 35-year-old star was forced to spend her spare time reading and watching movies, where the characters became the closest thing she had to friends.

She explained: "Because I experienced that, my friends became characters in books or movies. That's what I could relate to. The first three movies I remember watching - 'The Elephant Man', 'The Miracle Worker' and 'The Wizard of Oz' - were all about outsiders facing adversity."

However, Hilary feels as though her film career - which has seen her win two Best Actress Academy Wards - has helped her finally fit in.

She explained to Britain's Cosmopolitan magazine: "The fact that people I admire so much have embraced me with the awards means that I don't feel like such an outsider any more. I've grown up and experienced a lot in life, and have travelled and seen the world. What I recognised was that I wasn't alone and everyone has that feeling. But my job brings me so much joy, I'm always on the film set thinking 'How did I get so lucky?' I don't ever want to take it for granted."

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Ringwald Was 'Saved' From Hollywood

Former child star MOLLY RINGWALD is convinced her decision to develop "interests outside Hollywood" saved her life because it stopped her falling into drug addiction.

Ringwald landed her first TV role at the age of 11 in sitcom Diff'rent Strokes and went on to find fame in John Hughes' 1984 movie Sixteen Candles, which propelled her into the spotlight.

She became known as one of the 'Brat Pack' in the 1980s after appearing in a string of teen dramas, but unlike many of her co-stars, Ringwald avoided the temptations of the party circuit and never suffered from drug or alcohol addiction.

The actress, now a 42-year-old mother of three, insists she was too young to follow her older actor friends into bars as a teenager and is adamant her decision to focus on her hobbies instead "saved her life".

She tells Britain's Grazia magazine, "Unlike most of the others (members of the 'Brat Pack'), I was the same age as my characters. So when they were out carousing, I couldn't get into a bar.

"I was encouraged to develop interests outside Hollywood and I think it saved my life. I knew that if I got involved with drugs it would never stop. I had self-preservation."

And Ringwald admits she feels sorry for young stars in Hollywood today - because they seem unable to avoid the temptations of the industry.

She adds, "I feel badly for teenage stars these days. They seem to get burned out so quickly."

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Tracy Morgan Quit Booze After Chat With Son

Tracy Morgan promised himself he'd never drink alcohol again after his son shamed him with questions about his DUI arrest three years ago.

The Cop Out star had to wear an ankle bracelet that monitored his alcohol intake after he was found guilty of drink driving, and his disappointed son took time to tell his dad how he felt.

The tough chat made the 30 Rock regular determined to quit booze for good.

He recalls, "That was rock bottom... My oldest son is looking at me (and he said), 'What are you doing? What if I started drinking and driving, would that be cool?'

"That was the last time, that was it... I don't even think about it. If I go to a club or to a restaurant, I don't focus on what I don't want... I want a sosa (soda) water... I focus on what I want." The actor is back on the big screen later this month with his new movie Cop Out, which sees him team up with Bruce Willis.

Directed by Kevin Smith the movie follows a veteran NYPD cop whose rare baseball card is stolen. Since it's his only hope to pay for his daughter's upcoming wedding, he recruits his partner to track down the thief, a memorabilia-obsessed gangster.

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Cameron Diaz “Glows” Around Justin Timberlake!

CAMERON Diaz “positively glows” when she films scenes with ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake.

The pair — who split in 2007 after dating for several years — have reunited for new movie Bad Teacher.

And sources say the former couple are growing closer than ever during shooting.

“Their chemistry is incredible,” a source told Britain’s Star magazine.

“Cameron was craving a high-energy comedy and sexual sparks, and she’s definitely getting that with Justin! “She positively glows when she’s around him.”

Recent reports claimed Diaz is keen to win back Timberlake, who currently has an on/off romance with actress Jessica Biel.

“Cameron never really got over Justin,” a source said last month. “She’d love it if they got back together and gave their romance another go.

“She’ll be using all her womanly charms to try and remind Justin why he fell in love with her all those years ago.

“Cameron says she’d stop at nothing to try and make Justin dump Jessica.”

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Cage Loses California Properties

Three of NICOLAS CAGE's California properties have allegedly been repossessed by a U.S. bank after they failed to sell at auction.

The Hollywood actor is currently selling off his property empire in a bid to settle his ongoing financial problems, and his Bel Air mansion, as well as two homes in Malibu, California went under the hammer on Wednesday (07Apr10).

All three properties were put up for auction with a minimum bid of $10 million (£6.7 million) each, but they failed to attract any buyers and ownership of the houses has now been handed to Cage's bank, according to TMZ.com.

The Con Air star is facing a massive $14 million (£8.75 million) tax bill and is currently embroiled in a legal battle with his former business manager Samuel Levin, who he has blamed for causing his money woes.

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Robert Downey Jr. ‘Likes Being Center of Attention’

ROBERT Downey Jr. “loves” being the center of attention — according to his Iron Man 2 costar Gwyneth Paltrow.

Gwyneth and her fellow female costar Scarlett Johansson play two thirds of a love triangle involving Iron Man inventor Tony Stark in the highly anticipated movie — but Downey had just as much love for his leading ladies himself.

“When both Scarlett and I a were both on set he was really buzzing,” says Paltrow of the happily married Downey.

“He loves being center of attention and having his girls around him.”

Iron Man 2 hits movies theaters May 7.

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Efron Stopped By Cops

ZAC EFRON was left red-faced during a drive in Los Angeles on Wednesday (07Apr10) - after he was stopped by cops for a motoring offence.

The High School Musical star was caught making an illegal turn in front of the Fred Segal store in the city and was pulled over by officers.

The 22-year-old actor was issued with a ticket before he was allowed on his way, according to JustJared.com.

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Hugh Hefner Ready To Wed?

Hugh Hefner is considering getting married. The 83-year-old Playboy founder admits he is happier than ever with 23-year-old girlfriend Crystal Harris and hasn't ruled out making their union official.

When asked about whether he would consider marriage, he told E! Online: "It's certainly possible. I certainly care enough for her. I certainly love her enough. We'll see.

"All I want is for the relationship to be as happy as it is. I'm having more fun than I did when I was 20."

It seems as if the media mogul - who has been married three times - has had change of heart as he previously vowed never to tie the knot again.

He said recently: "I haven't had a lot of luck with marriage. I don't have a good track record and I don't want to screw this one up."

Hugh first started dating Crystal a year-and-a-half ago, while he was still in a relationship with 20-year-old twins Kristina and Karissa Shannon.

However, in January he confirmed his romance with Crystal was "getting more serious" and asked his other lovers to move out of the Playboy Mansion into the neighbouring Playmate House.

Speaking about suggesting the move to them, Hugh said: "When they thought about it, they thought it was a good idea. They will now be friends, but they won't be defined as the girlfriends.

"They've been hanging out with a lot of the other Playmates and they see these girls traveling across the country to do promotion. They would like to be doing that, too."

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Catherine Zeta-Jones Writes To Judge

Catherine-Zeta Jones and Kirk Douglas have written to a judge to ask for Cameron Douglas to be given a lesser sentence. The Hollywood veteran, who is Cameron's grandfather, and his actress daughter-in-law - who is married to Cameron's father Michael Douglas - have sent a heartfelt letter to Judge Richard Berman defending his character and asking the judge to be lenient when he hands down his punishment to the 31 year old for drug possession and dealing.

The 93-year-old actor wrote: "I remember when he played a part in the movie 'It Runs in the Family' with me and Michael in 2003. He was a natural. We were so proud.

"Of course, as his grandfather - by the way he calls me Pappy (never grandpa) - I am prejudiced. I was shocked when he got in such a mess... I am convinced that Cameron could be a fine actor and a person that cares for others. I hope I can see that happen before I die. I love Cameron."

Cameron is facing a possible 10 years in jail after pleading guilty in January to possession and dealing methamphetamine and cocaine from a Manhattan hotel last July.

The actor has also been praised as a fantastic step-brother by his stepmother Catherine, who has two children, son Dylan, nine, and six-year-old daughter Carys, with Michael.

The 'Chicago' actress personally urged the judge to help rehabilitate him rather than punish him for his actions.

Her testimonial wrote: "My stepson is a caring, considerate, worthy human being, but nevertheless, the disease that for years he has tried to combat, did take over again.

"What is wrong is wrong, but may all these positive attributes prevail, so that a facility that he is positioned in will help rehabilitate him."

The letter also included a note from Cameron's mother Diandra - who divorced Michael in 2000 - in which she spoke about her son's recent "enthusiastic" change in demeanour.

She added: "Cameron's arrest has brought all of us life lessons, most of all Cameron. As painful as it is for a mother to have to watch her son go through an ordeal such as this one... for the first time in my life I see my son enthusiastic about his life."

Cameron is currently being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City, ahead of his sentencing on April 27.

The letter also contained personal messages from other family members.

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Jake Gyllenhaal Dating Isabel Lucas?

Jake Gyllenhaal Is reportedly dating Australian actress Isabel Lucas.

The Brothers star split from longtime girlfriend Reese Witherspoon late last year. According to MTV, Lucas is the first woman romantically linked to Gyllenhaal since the break-up.

The 29-year-old was recently spotted on a date with Lucas in Montreal, Canada.

Gyllenhaal is in Canada shooting thriller Source Code. According to the reports, he was seen "all cuddled up" with Lucas, who appeared in Transformers: revenge of the Fallen.

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Milla Jovovich Not Keen on 3-D

MILLA Jovovich says it’s “hard” for her to make movies in 3-D — because she tends to “gesticulate” when she talks.

The actress has revealed how she had to rein-in her body movements while filming the new Resident Evil movie because of the problem they caused with the new-fangled 3-D cameras.

“I do tend to gesticulate a lot when I talk but you just can’t do that when you’re shooting in 3-D because every movement is magnified,” explains Mila. “It took a lot of effort for me to keep still.

“Also, the cameras are so heavy and take so long to set up, there was a lot of waiting around. So it was all very hard for me.”

Milla — who gave birth to daughter Ever in November 2007 — recently revealed how she has a more relaxed approach to her career since becoming a mom.

“She’s the biggest single teacher in the world for me,” she said in August last year. “When you have a baby, the baby becomes so important that only really tangible problems become important rather than all these emotional concerns that you have before.

“Pre-children you create so many problems for yourself, like, ‘Am I ready for this audition?’ and you fret loads about whether you’re good enough, but now I have Ever, it’s not such a big deal.

“Even if I don’t get the job, I know I’m going to be really busy as a mum. And even if I didn’t do another film again, being a mum is a full-time job.”

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Bratt Has 'Immunity Pass' With Police

Former LAW & ORDER star BENJAMIN BRATT has credited his role in the hit TV show with giving him a "lifetime cinematic immunity pass" with the police - insisting he always escapes tickets because of his cop fan base.

The actor shot to fame playing Detective Rey Curtis in the longrunning drama series in the 1990s. He quit in 1999 to pursue a film career, but returned to the role for a one-off guest appearance in 2009.

And Bratt claims his popularity on the cop show still resonates with police officers, who often laugh off motoring offences in return for an autograph.

He tells the New York Daily News, "(I have a) lifetime cinematic immunity pass. If I get stopped for making an illegal left turn, or for exceeding the speed limit, I'll hand over my ID and when the police see my clean-shaven face on the license, they say, 'Hey Curtis, just slow it down next time, will you? And can I have your autograph?"

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Alley's Blind Date Ban

Actress KIRSTIE ALLEY has banned friends from setting her up on blind dates, after an awkward one night stand with a poorly-endowed potential suitor.

The former Cheers star was looking for a short term romance after her split from second husband Parker Stevenson in 1997, and agreed to be set up.

But Alley regretted the brief fling after going to bed with her date just hours after they met.

She says, "I have been set up on blind dates. I can't say they're successful. The worst blind date I went on I slept with him.

"This was a long time ago and I slept with this guy and he was tiny - not tiny like, kinda tiny - TINY... So I didn't have a good blind date."

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Angelina Jolie ‘Backtracks on Promise to Spend More Time with Kids’

ANGELINA Jolie has broken her promise to partner Brad Pitt.

The actress had previously told Pitt that she would be spending more time with the couple’s six children — but she has now had a change of heart after growing tired with doing the “mommy thing”.

“Angie’s whole idea was to allow Brad time to focus on his work while she did her mommy thing,” a source divulged. “But she has tired of her domestic lifestyle much sooner than she expected and has pushed her career goals back to the top of her list and priorities.

“Angie has since turned on the burners and started chasing after every project in sight.

“In fact, she landed so many roles that Brad found himself having to pull back on his own plans. And he’s not too happy about that!

“After Brad told Angie she was too self-centered, she fired back and told him to stay out of her business. After that, they barely talked for days.”

Recent reports claimed Brad and Angie haven’t split because they know their relationship is good for their careers.

“The relationship is a total sham,” a source said. “They both have other people on the side.

“They only stay together for the kids and for the sake of continuing to build their empire.”

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Lindsay Lohan slams blogger Perez Hilton

Lindsay Lohan has aimed a furious online rant at celebrity blogger Perez Hilton after a series of inflammatory remarks about the actress were posted on his website.

Hilton incurred the wrath of the "Mean Girls" star with an entry on his blog that alleged she is paid to make personal appearances at events in Los Angeles, and is often handed her salary in cash.

The post then adds, "Ummm... Drug money?!"

And the insinuation has infuriated Lohan who has responded with a series of angry messages aimed at Hilton on her Twitter page.

She writes, "Perez Hilton your statement couldn't be more wrong in every single way. And I find your accusations and slanderous remarks to be gross. Karma is a b**ch, isn't it? I can't imagine what yours will be. I'm sure he's the one sitting on drugs, no1 (no one) in their right mind should ever be so dark and have such a desire to be mean to people. I try to never respond... but that's vulgar and out of line."

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Oprah Winfrey snags Rielle Hunter interview

Oprah Winfrey has landed the first televised interview with Rielle (ree-EHL') Hunter since former presidential candidate John Edwards first admitted two years ago that he had an affair with Hunter.

Harpo Productions said Tuesday that Hunter will appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show on an unspecified date.

GQ magazine last month published the first interview with Hunter in which she addressed the scandal. She told the magazine the affair ended in July 2008 and that the relationship is now something "different." She didn't say whether they are still romantically involved but said Edwards wants to be there for their 2-year-old daughter.

Edwards admitted in January that he is the girl's father after initially denying it. He and his wife, Elizabeth Edwards, are now separated.

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Heather Graham Happy To Relax

Heather Graham would rather sleep than work.

The 40-year-old actress insists that she never worries if she has few movie projects lined up because it makes her happier if she is able to relax and spend time with her loved ones.

She said: "I definitely like not working sometimes. It's so fun. I just love sleeping in. In America, everyone is driven to succeed and wake up and do something. But I don't care. I want to sleep in. I want to relax. I don't want to have to get up everyday.

"It's funny. The longer I have been in the business, the more I realised how important it is to have other things in my life. Have normal, healthy people around me, not focusing on the business all the time, not always going to see every movie. just being really happy. I've been evaluating how much I value happiness in my life. To be too driven takes away your happiness."

Despite admitting she doesn't focus all her attentions on work, the 'Hangover' star insists she doesn't think she will ever retire because she feels destined to continue with her career.

She added to The Scotsman website: "I have a lot of persistence and determination. It's just a feeling that this is what I'm supposed to be doing. I just feel like I have a desire to do this, and it feels like it's beyond my control, so I have to keep doing it.

"You do make choices, but in another way I feel like it's your fate and your destiny, what happens to you."

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Butler Linked To French Reporter

GERARD BUTLER has silenced rumours of a romance with JENNIFER ANISTON after he was spotted enjoying a date with a French TV reporter.

In recent months the Scottish actor has been plagued by speculation he has been dating his The Bounty Hunter co-star, even though they have both denied reports of a relationship.

Butler has now sparked rumours of a new woman in his life after he was spotted enjoying a romantic dinner with French TV presenter Laurie Cholewa last week (beg29Mar10).

The 300 star is said to have met Cholewa, who hosts a Friday night TV show, last weekend (27-28Mar10) at a press junket for The Bounty Hunter in Paris, France. They were later seen strolling hand in hand through the French capital on a mid-week date, sightseeing before enjoying an intimate meal at a restaurant, according to People.com.

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Foxx Fuming Over Stern's Gay Jibe

JAMIE FOXX has been forced to deny he is gay after shock jock HOWARD STERN escalated their war of words with a jibe about the actor/singer's sexuality.

The pair fell out last month (Mar10) when the Oscar-winner took offence following Stern's criticism of portly Precious star Gabourey Sidibe on his radio show.

Foxx slammed his Sirius radio network colleague on his Foxxhole show last week (beg29Mar10), prompting a furious response from Stern, who poked fun at Foxx and dropped hints that he is homosexual.

Stern said, "My guess is we're probably not on the same team. I think he's playing for a way different team. I don't know what team he's on but it ain't my team."

And Foxx is not happy about the latest comments, labelling the DJ "Coward Stern".

He says, "I'm not gay. A lot of people say that I'm gay and that doesn't bother me, because I could eat a pizza in a male shower and not feel anything because I'm secure with myself. And I'm not gonna take that, Coward Stern. I'm not gonna take that from a person who has chronic gonorrhoea."

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Kirstie Alley Bonded With Elizabeth Taylor Over Weight Jibes

KIRSTIE Alley has revealed how Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor helped her put her life into perspective.

The former Cheers star told Ladies’ Home Journal that she bonded with Taylor because they’ve both been “stalked” for “being fat”.

“Elizabeth Taylor and I were laughing at lunch the other day,” Kirstie revealed. “We realized there’ve been a few famous women who’ve been targeted for their weight — and she and I are two of them.

“We’ve been stalked for decades for being fat.

“Elizabeth Taylor helped me put things in perspective. She taught me to enjoy the craziness — and, more important, to laugh at it.”

Alley — who reportedly shot up from 10st 3lbs to 16st 6lbs in two years — confessed she felt so low about her weight gain at one point that she went into hiding.

“My self-esteem was basically zero, so it was hard to get the eating under control,” she said. “It made me completely self-conscious. I stopped going out, especially to restaurants… I succumbed to the meanness and attacks and lost my way in the process. I’m telling you, it was hell.”

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Alicia Keys Postpones Beyoncé Duet

Alicia Keys has postponed the release of her collaboration with Beyoncé because she wants to release a different track first.

The pair filmed a music video to 'Put It In A Love Song' in February, when they flew out to the slums of Rio de Janiero, Brazil.

The R&B singers were expected to premiere the clip in March, but Keys has since revealed that she plans to promote a different track from her Element of Freedom LP called 'Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)', which features vocals from Canadian rapper Drake.

"Expect ['Put It In A Love Song'] right after my 'Un-Thinkable' video," she told Rap Up.

"It's kind of nice that I have such a great video [with] such a great artist in the can. They're going to be able to see the 'Un-Thinkable' video first and then see 'Put It in a Love Song', but it probably won't come until closer to this summer."

Keys will reportedly shoot the video on April 10 and has ruled out inviting Drake to make a cameo.

She said: "He won't be in the video. That's too obvious. [but] he's a great guy.

"I'm really proud of all the things he's been able to achieve, and we're most likely going to do some kind of remix for the song that'll be really good. There'll be more of me and Drake."

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Houston Eyes will.i.am Collaboration

Whitney Houston has revealed that she wants to work with will.i.am on her next album.

The 'Nothin But Love' singer is keen to collaborate with will.i.am after his recent chart success, reports The Mirror.

"Of any current stars that are around right now, I would love to work with will.i.am. He is always at the top of my list," she is quoted as saying.

Houston announced earlier today that the opening date of the European leg of her world tour, which was due to take place in Paris tonight, has been postponed due to a respiratory infection.

The next concert in the tour, scheduled for Manchester on Thursday, is still scheduled to go ahead.

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Insecure Katy Perry

Katy Perry has "moments of insecurity".

The 'I Kissed a Girl' singer - who is engaged to British comic Russell Brand - admits she is often shy and unsure of herself even though she has a huge pop career and famous fiance.

She explained: "Even the most confident people still have their moments of insecurity. And even though I may come across as loud and bubbly and brimming with confidence, I can be a shy girl too."

However, the 25-year-old pop beauty - who is known for her skimpy outfits and energetic stage routines - fights through her insecurities for her fans.

She told more! magazine: "For me, I wrote a lot of my songs in my hot little apartment and I didn't think much of them - but then I started playing them in front of people and they were singing the songs back to me louder than I was singing them. It gives you goosebumps on your arms. It might sound cheesy, but I could swear that every artist would say that's the most validating thing. Everything I do, I know it is for the fans and they are the reason why I exist." Katy - who is currently working a new album, due to be released later this year - recently admitted she was thrilled with how 2010 is panning out for her.

She added: "Being in the studio again and making this new album is really great, and then to get the Grammy nomination while I was writing it was a really lovely boost of confidence and encouragement and then of course there's my engagement! So yes, I would say it's all going pretty well."

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Insecure Katy Perry

Katy Perry has "moments of insecurity".

The 'I Kissed a Girl' singer - who is engaged to British comic Russell Brand - admits she is often shy and unsure of herself even though she has a huge pop career and famous fiance.

She explained: "Even the most confident people still have their moments of insecurity. And even though I may come across as loud and bubbly and brimming with confidence, I can be a shy girl too."

However, the 25-year-old pop beauty - who is known for her skimpy outfits and energetic stage routines - fights through her insecurities for her fans.

She told more! magazine: "For me, I wrote a lot of my songs in my hot little apartment and I didn't think much of them - but then I started playing them in front of people and they were singing the songs back to me louder than I was singing them. It gives you goosebumps on your arms. It might sound cheesy, but I could swear that every artist would say that's the most validating thing. Everything I do, I know it is for the fans and they are the reason why I exist." Katy - who is currently working a new album, due to be released later this year - recently admitted she was thrilled with how 2010 is panning out for her.

She added: "Being in the studio again and making this new album is really great, and then to get the Grammy nomination while I was writing it was a really lovely boost of confidence and encouragement and then of course there's my engagement! So yes, I would say it's all going pretty well."

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