By Jody Thompson



Scared: Pamela Anderson was left shaken after seeing a 'crazed fan' pepper sprayed by police after he tried to jump onboard her train


Pamela Anderson was left terrified after seeing a man feared to be a crazed fan was arrested by police after a violent altercation with officers at Liverpool Lime Street railway station.

The 43-year-old blonde actress had finished her stint playing the Genie at the city's Empire Theatre and was about to begin her journey back to London when the drama happened.

The unidentified man had tried to board her carriage when police were alerted - but when they approached him, he turned violent and allegedly tried to bite an officer, forcing them to use capture spray before they arrested him.


Arrest: The man was carried off by police after resisting arrest and allegedly trying to bite an officer


British Transport Police told MailOnline that a 21-year-old man was arrested at 9pm last night at the station after an altercation took place in which a police officer was assaulted.

The statement continued: 'The man became verbally abusive to rail staff he was asked to produce a ticket. British Transport Police attended and the man became violent and assaulted an officer and was arrested.

'Officers were forced to use capture spray as the man resisted arrest.'


Shock: The star looked terrified after the drama as she sat on her train


Witnesses told MailOnline that it was the same man who had been following the star for days during her stint in panto - causing her to hire extra security.

They said she had been left visibly terrified by the scenes.

Pamela had been left worried after having attracted the attention of an unwelcome, over-eager fan, despite happily meeting dozens of others during her stint in panto.

It's reported that he had bought tickets to see her in Aladdin 10 times in a row, and regularly waited outside the stage doors to catch a glimpse of his idol.


Crowds: Pamela had signed autographs for dozens of fans as she left the theatre earlier during her stint in panto


Pamela had been co-starring in the panto with Les Dennis, who played Wishee Washee.

Last year she played the Genie in Aladdin at London's New Wimbledon Theatre.



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New couple alert: Manchester City footballer Wayne Bridge and pop star Frankie Sandford leave a pub in Alderley Edge, Cheshire


With David and Victoria Beckham living in the U.S. and Cheryl and Ashley Cole's divorce, Britain has been lacking a footballer-pop star coupling.

But it appears the gap may now be filled by The Saturdays singer Frankie Sandford, 21, and Manchester City footballer Wayne Bridge, 30.

The new couple were spotted heading back to Bridge's mansion in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, after enjoying a romantic pub lunch yesterday.


The couple enjoyed a lazy lunch in a local pub, before walking hand-in-hand back to the footballer's £2million home.

Unlike typical WAGs with their hair extensions and glamorous outfits, Sandford looked casual in a pair of skinny jeans and brown hooded cardigan.

Their pub outing comes a few days after they were spotted picking up a DVD from a local Blockbuster rental store.

An onlooker said: 'They looked completely smitten and were very touchy-feely. They do make a great looking couple.'


Smitten: The couple looked relaxed and at ease in each other's company as they walked home from the pub


The singer's burgeoning relationship comes less than two months after she dumped ex-boyfriend Dougie Poynter who she shared a North London flat with.

The Essex-native and McFly bassist, 23, first split in March last year after 20 months together, but reunited a few weeks later, before breaking up again in late November.

A heartbroken Poynter said this week: 'Of course I was gutted about the break-up.

'It was totally unexpected and I really thought things were going well between us. It was bad timing just before Christmas too.

'I didn't fit in with The Saturdays and JLS crowd and party scene anyway.'


Come over all shy? Frankie tries to hide under the cardigan... or maybe she was just cold


Although Bridge split from ex-fiancee Vanessa Perroncel in 2009, he was devastated after she was romantically linked to former Chelsea teammate John Terry in February.

The revelations prompted Bridge to withdraw from the England team, with Terry being sacked as captain by boss Fabio Capello.

However, French model Perroncel - mother of Bridge's four-year-old son Jaydon - has repeatedly insisted she did not have an affair with married father-of-two Terry.

She said during an interview on GMTV in August: 'Friends, we were friends. That's what we were.'

Asked whether she had had an affair with the married father of twins, she replied: 'No, I think I made that clear.

'I denied that from the start but people didn't want to hear. I've never said, "Oh yes, I've had an affair with John Terry," I said, "No, he was my friend.'''


Famous exes: Sandford and Dougie Poynter in September (left) and Bridge with former fiancee Vanessa Perroncel in 2006



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-Star of Brassed Off and The Usual Suspects passes away peacefully at his home
-Earned Oscar nomination for father of member of Guildford Four
-Began career with bit-parts in Corrie and Casualty


At peace: Pete Postlethwaite seen at The Chelsea Flower Show last year, has died following a lengthy battle with cancer


Veteran British actor Pete Postlethwaite, best known for his roles in films Brassed Off and In The Name Of The Father, has died aged 64.

Mr Postlethwaite underwent treatment for testicular cancer after being diagnosed with the condition in 1990.

Journalist and friend Andrew Richardson said the star passed away peacefully in hospital in Shropshire yesterday following a lengthy illness.


Actors Pete Postlethwaite (L) and Ewan McGregor at the 1997 New York premiere for Brassed Off


The 64-year-old star of Hollywood blockbusters Jurassic Park, and The Usual Suspects had continued to work until recent months despite receiving treatment for cancer.

Last year, he appeared in blockbuster Inception and gritty film drama The Town and his last film, Killing Bono, is set for release in April.

He was treated at the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and recently paid tribute to the staff there, telling the Shropshire Star: 'They have been wonderful and I am grateful to them. I cannot thank them enough for everything that they have done for me.'

Leading the tributes, his actor friend Bill Nighy said: 'I was honoured by his friendship - he is irreplaceable.'


Career changing: Postlethwaite starred alongside Oscar-winner Daniel Day Lewis in 1993 film In The Name Of The Father as Giuseppe Conlon


Hollywood regular: Postlethwaite starred alongside Gabriel Byrne, and Stephen Baldwin in movie classic The Usual Suspects


Stephen Fry wrote on Twitter: 'The loss of the great Pete Postlethwaite is a very sad way to begin a year.'

Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott said: 'So sad to hear of Pete Postlethwaite's death. Brassed Off and The Age Of Stupid had a real effect on me and our Government.'

Writer Neil McCormick, who worked with the actor in his last film Killing Bono,
wrote on Twitter: 'RIP Pete Postlethwaite. We were privileged to have him in Killing Bono when he knew the end was near. Such a sweet, funny performance too.'

Mr Postlethwaite, who was made an OBE in the 2004 New Year's Honours List, was once described by Hollywood director Steven Spielberg as 'the best actor in the world'.

They worked together on The Lost World: Jurassic Park and Amistad.


Family man: Postlethwaite with his wife Jacqueline Moorish and their children William and Lily at the 2009 premiere of his film The Age Of Stupid


Friends in high places: Sophia Loren kisses Postlethwaite during a photocall for their 2002 film Between Strangers at the Venice Film festival


To which Mr Postlethwaite responded: I'm sure what Spielberg actually said was, 'the thing about Pete is that he thinks he's the best actor in the world"'.

The actor has appeared in a string of box office hits including In The Name Of the Father, The Usual Suspects and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo And Juliet.

The Warrington-born actor started out by touring pubs in a theatre group with then girlfriend Julie Walters. And his screen work began with bit parts in Coronation Street, Minder and Casualty.

He worked steadily, taking small roles in Last of the Mohicans and Alien 3 before landing the career-changing role of Giuseppe Conlon in the 1993 film In The Name Of The Father.

His portrayal of Conlon, whose son Gerry was wrongly convicted of the Guildford Four pub bombings, earned him an Oscar nomination.

A role in The Usual Suspects followed, before he played the priest Father Laurence in Baz Luhrmann's modern adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.

Other hits include British classic Brassed Off and Spielberg epic Amistad.

The actor lived with his wife of seven years Jacqui, and his two children, William, 21, a drama student at LAMDA, and daughter Lily, 14.

He modestly laughed off Spielberg's famous quote saying 'it sounds like an advert for lager and it's only one man's opinion'.


Proud: Postlethwaite and daughter Lily with his OBE for services to drama at Buckingham Palace


Probably the best actor in the world: Postlethwaite starred in Steven Spielberg's sequel to Jurassic Park, The Lost World



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Celebration: Rihanna takes over the DJ booth as she performs with a glass of champagne in hand, watched on by Jay-Z, at a star-studded party at The Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve


The champagne was in full flow as Jay-Z hosted a New Year party in Las Vegas which was bubbling with some of the biggest stars in the entertainment industry.

Joining the rapper was his wife Beyonce, along with Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, her husband Chris Martin, Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez and Florence Welch.

The stars were out in force for the grand opening of The Cosmopolitan, a $3.9 billion hotel on the famous Strip.


Following a gig, which included performances from Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Coldplay's Chris, the celebs partied until the earlier hours at the Marquee Nightclub in the hotel.

Beyonce, 29, duetted with her 41-year-old husband to perform Forever Young and also teamed up with Chris to sing her hit Halo, wearing a stunning low-cut dress.

John Mayer also made a surprise appearance, playing guitar with Jay-Z on his song 99 Problems.


Having a ball: Rihanna looked eye-catching in a red dress, which matched her hair, seen her dancing with Jay-Z


Getting the crowd going: The singer performed her new hit track What's My Name


Kanye West took over the DJ boot at 2.30am and was joined by Jay-Z as they sang Runaway followed by Monster.

And not wanting to miss out, Rihanna performed her new track What's My Name, looking glamorous in a red dress which matched her hair.

Other guests included Cameron Diaz and A-Rod, who jetted in fresh from their holiday in Mexico.


In full flow: The VIPs quaffed Armand de Brignac champagne, which cost a cool $300 a bottle


Fancy a top up: Rihanna gets a refill at the event, which saw a host of stars perform


The VIPs quaffed Armand de Brignac champagne, which cost a cool $300 a bottle.
The vintage drink, sometimes referred to as Ace of Spades in song lyrics, is a favourite among the hip hop crew and made an appearance in Jay-Z's music video Show Me What You Got.

'All the problems you were going through have been kicked out the door,' Jay-Z told the crowd before collaborating with West on Homecoming, which also featured Chris Martin.


Check out the dress: Beyonce performed her song Halo, wearing a low-cut number, and was accompanied by Coldplay's Chris Martin on the piano


Applause: After the performance, party host Jay-Z came on stage and spoke to Chris before addressing the crowd of party-goers


Curvaceous: Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez and Gwyneth Paltrow were also among the guests


Diaz spent some time chatting with J-Lo and the singer's husband Marc Anthony as Ellen Pompeo and Blake Lively mingled nearby.

Before the concert Pompeo said she doesn't make New Year's resolutions, but said her goal for the year ahead was to be 'happy every day'.

'I have a great job, a great husband, a great baby. I have a lot to be thankful for all the time,' the Grey's Anatomy star told People.com.

DJ Eric Morrillo was also on hand, spinning some tunes on the decks as the revellers partied into the early hours.


Legs on show: Grey's Anatomy star Ellen Pompeo, left, and singer Florence Welch, who donned a pair of eye-catching hot pants


Trio of fun: Jay-Z collaborated with Kanye West on his hit Homecoming and Chris also joined in


Cool gang: Floyd Mayweather, 50 Cent, Jay-Z strike a pose, dressed in all their finery


Dancing until the early hours: Rihanna, Jay-Z ad Kanye get into the party spirit





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So close: Cheryl Cole and Derek Hough take a stroll along the beach in South Africa, where the couple have been celebrating New Year


Just last week, she denied that she was dating - but Cheryl Cole and Derek Hough apparently showed off their love with a public kiss as they celebrated the New Year in South Africa yesterday.

Dancing With The Stars professional Hough, 26, and the X Factor judge, 27, looked closer than ever as they walked along an idyllic beach near their villa in Cape Town after they had welcomed in the New Year at a house party.

Wearing a yellow satin asymmetrical dress at the bash, Cheryl had looked glowing and happy as she danced with Derek.


Hough has also reportedly bought the 27-year-old X Factor judge a £10,000 diamond bracelet as a love token.

Utah-born Hough whisked Cheryl away for a week-long break to mark the end of a year which the Girls Aloud star judge has described as 'the worst of my life' after she divorced from Ashley Cole and almost died from malaria following her visit to Tanzania six months ago.

The pair are staying in a luxury beachside villa in the Camps Bay resort a few miles outside Cape Town and saw in 2011 at a £1million house party apparently thrown by American property mogul Preston Haskell.


Close: Cheryl Cole dances with Derek Hough at Preston Haskell's New Year's Eve party in Cape Town, South Africa


It was there, in front of the assembled revellers, that the couple sealed their love with a passionate kiss after toasting each other with champagne as the midnight chimes rang out.

The Sunday Mirror reports that a source close to the couple said: 'Cheryl and Derek are together and don’t care who knows it.'


Animated: Cheryl and Derek chat on the dancefloor amid the revelry


The party, which featured trapeze artists, acrobats and dancers, was held at Haskell's mansion in Fresnaye, overlooking Cape Town's Table Mountain.

It's also said that Derek held Cheryl in his arms as they watched a firework display explode over the skyline.


Idyllic: The couple are holidaying in the resort of Camps Bay in South Africa


The pair arrived in South Africa on Wednesday after Cheryl spent Christmas with her family in her native Newcastle.

After spending two days at the One And Only Hotel in Cape Town, the pair then transferred to a private rented villa on Friday.

Talking to Alan Carr on his Chatty Man show last week, Cheryl insisted she was still single following her divorce from Chelsea and England player Ashley, 29.

She said: 'I've had no time. A lady doesn't talk about these things.'

Cheryl and Derek first struck up a friendship in 2009 when he appeared in the video for her single Parachute.


'A lady doesn't talk about these things' - Cheryl on Alan Carr's Channel 4 chat show Chatty Man last month


After allegations of her ex-husband's racy text messages were published last February, Cheryl jetted to Los Angeles to seek solace with Hough.

During her interview on Piers Morgan's Life Stories in October, Cole praised Hough for saving her life for recommending she get a blood test when she began to suffer the initial effects of her malaria.

She said: 'He's an amazing, amazing person... I can never repay him for that (saving my life).

'I am not confirming or denying anything. People can think he's my boyfriend, people can think he's my best friend.'



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Glowing: Amanda Holden, pictured in London's Soho on December 21, and husband Chris Hughes are expecting their second child


Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is pregnant with her second child.

The TV presenter/actress, 39, announced she is expecting a baby boy in March with husband Chris Hughes, 37.

But Holden also explained she waited so long to announce her pregnancy after she tragically suffered a miscarriage last year.


The couple, who married in December 2008, are already parents to daughter Alexa, aka Lexi, who turns five later this month.

Writing on her Twitter page today, she said: 'Just to let you know. I am 6 months pregnant with a baby boy!! Have had to keep it quiet until now!'

A statement from her publicist said the couple are 'absolutely thrilled'.

Her publicist Alison Griffin added: 'They say they cannot wait to welcome the new addition to their family.'

In a statement on her official website, Holden revealed her secret heartbreak last year after losing her unborn child.

It read: 'Amanda Holden and her husband Chris Hughes are delighted to announce that Amanda is 6 months pregnant with their second child.

'Their delight is increased by the fact that last year she tragically lost a baby.

'As they are sure everyone will understand they needed to get the all clear from the doctor before they shared their very happy news.'


Doting mother: Holden with her daughter Lexi, who turns five this month


Sending his congratulations on Twitter was her former Britain's Got Talent co-judge Piers Morgan: 'OK - Amanda Holden's pregnant...

'She's 6 months pregnant too - how the hell did someone so indiscreet keep that a secret so long? Very excited for her and Chris.'

Her pregnancy comes in a busy year for Holden - she starts judging the new series of Britain's Got Talent this month and is set to play Princess Fiona in the new West End production of Shrek: The Musical, when it opens in the Spring.

But Holden today insisted on Twitter her pregnancy wouldn't affect either commitment: 'I'm still doing BGT and Shrek the musical.'

In an interview last year, Holden admitted she had started getting broody.
She said: 'I'd love to have more children.


Big announcement: Holden revealed she was expecting a boy on her Twitter page


'I'm 39 so I'd be very lucky, I've got lots of friends who have waited too long.

'If it happens it happens. But I'm blessed with one.'

At one point, Holden suggested she was prepared to try surrogacy if she couldn't have children.

She said: 'I can't see where I'd have time and I worry all my eggs will dry up. Some of my friends are struggling. Maybe I'd do a Sarah Jessica Parker.'

The former Cutting It actress married music executive Hughes at Babington House in Somerset in December 2008 after a five year courtship.

The couple announced their engagement in December 2004, but delayed their wedding after Holden fell pregnant with Alexa, who was born in January 2006.

Previously, Holden was married to comedian Les Dennis - 18 years her senior.

The couple split in 2002 - three years after Amanda's brief affair with Men Behaving Badly star Neil Morrissey was exposed in the press.



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Svelte: Clare Nasir was looking pretty in purple on a night out in London yesterday after losing all her baby weight, right, pictured in July


She's weathered the indignity of having unflattering pictures of her trying to lose her baby weight - but Clare Nasir has clearly hit a purple patch if these pictures are anything to go by.

The London Tonight weathergirl, 40, showed off her honed figure in a racy purple off-the-shoulder jersey dress.

The 5ft star weighed 12st 7lbs when she gave birth to daughter Sienna prematurely in November 2009, and weighed 10st 4lbs when she was photographed in her bikini.

She now weighs eight stone and wears size 6 clothing after losing 12 inches off her belly.


Striding out: The weather girl was wearing a tight crochet frock and nude heels
Nasir recalled: 'Seeing pictures of yourself looking like a lime green blob is a pretty good incentive to lose weight.


'I wanted to lose it quickly - as well as safely - and after four months and lots of sweat, I’ve lost nearly 3 stone in weight and an amazing 12 inches off my belly alone.'

Explaining her workout DVD, she enthused: 'Boxers in training burn around 8,000 calories a day, and with this combat style workout we calculate you’ll burn up to 1,000 calories every time you do it.


Pain for gain: The star's tough workout and diet regime has not only led to a trim figure, but an exercise DVD too


Happy couple: Clare was on a rare night out with husband, BBC6 Music DJ Chris Hawkins


'That combined with our amazing 5-meals-a-day diet will help you drop weight fast. If you follow the routine 3-4 times a week with the diet you could lose up 4lbs a week, which is incredible.'

Clare's workouts include kickboxing, lengthy runs, using weighted exercise balls and completing exercises such as push-ups and sit-ups on an inflatable balance ball.



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