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The Senate has reconvened for more late night work, but a marriage bill does not presently appear on the list of active items for tonight.

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Last role: Ryan Dunn played a character called Belch in the movie Living Will


Film studio Lionsgate are considering the future of an unreleased film starring Jackass' Ryan Dunn.

The 34-year-old reality star, who was killed in a high speed car accident on Monday, played a ghost called Belch who returns to haunt his best friend in the low budget comedy.

Before his fatal crash, Lionsgate had been planning a October release but now it may be delayed, according to The Wrap.

The film's trailer, which opens with the quote, 'Call no man happy till he is dead,' shows a jovial Ryan sporting a full beard and playing practical jokes on his unsuspecting friends.


'Being dead is the best thing that ever happened to me. Ever,' says Ryan's character during the eerie three minute clip.

Ryan, starred in the movie alongside his real life best friend Bam Margera, who was inconsolable earlier this week following Ryan's death in a tragic car accident in Pennsylvania.

The Jackass and Viva La Bam star had been drinking at a bar with friends in the hours before the Monday morning crash, which also killed his passenger, Zachary Hartwell.

He is said to have drank three beers and taken shots before getting behind the wheel shortly after 2am.

The haunting: Belch is a ghost who returns to spook his friends and play practical jokes on them


Boo: Belch basically played practical jokes on his friends throughout the low budget flick

Police say Dunn was travelling at around 132mph and 140mph in a 55mph zone when his Porsche 911 flew off the road in West Goshen and burst into flames.

It is not known if the pair died from the crash impact or were unable to escape the vehicle as it exploded in a fireball.

West Goshen Police Chief Michael Carroll, who was involved in the accident reconstruction, described it as the worst crash he had ever seen.

It has emerged that Dunn had notched up 23 driving convictions, including ten for speeding, before his accident, it was revealed yesterday.




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By Daily Mail Reporter


Stinging: Nine-year-old Chloe screws up her face as a beautician prepares to wax her eyebrows


A nine-year-old girl is made to have her eyebrows waxed in the name of beauty as mothers push their daughters to ever greater extremes in the competitive world of child pageants.

Chloe, nine, from Forney in Texas, can be seen screwing her face up in shock and pain as she undergoes the procedure in a professional salon in preparation for a contest.

While the child braces herself to be plucked and preened, her mother Jamie hovers over her and nods approvingly.


The event appeared on television last night, on the latest episode of hit reality show Toddlers and Tiaras.

Jamie, who works full time in beauty pageants, explained that she was giving her daughter a makeover to stand a better chance of taking home a crown from a pageant in Oklahoma.

In an attempt to justify her decision to wax the youngster's brows, Jamie told the cameras: 'A little bit of pain to win a better title? She'll take it all day long.'

She added: 'If it would come down to facial beauty alone, she doesn't have that particular look that a lot of judges are looking for.

In the pursuit of beauty: Nine-year-old Chloe, left, is transformed, right, by treatments including hair dye, eyebrow waxing and tooth veneers


'She does have brown eyes with the dirty blonde hair. It doesn't stand out like a beautiful red-head or a blonde-haired, blue-eyed child.'

Before her eyebrows were waxed, Chloe's wispy blonde hair was coated in highlights by a stylist. The girl was pictured sitting with her mother reading celebrity magazines as the the bleach took effect.

Then beautician Nataya Newsom stepped in.

As the first wax strip is ripped from the child's brow she looks shocked and clutches her inflamed eyes.

Chloe said afterwards: 'It was pretty bad.'

Jamie is also seen providing her daughter with temporary veneers for her teeth, to hide what she refers to as a 'jack-o-lantern' smile.

In agony: Chloe clutches her inflamed face after having her eyebrows waxed at the salon in Texas

Like mother, like daughter: Chloe and her mother Jamie read celebrity magazines while they wait for the nine-year-old's highlights to take


She said: 'I call her my little jack-o-lantern because right now some teeth are all the way down, some aren't, some are completely missing.

'Having your teeth look good does of course make a difference on stage.'

Chloe added: 'I like wearing my flipper so I don't look like a jack-o-lantern. I'm not going to be a jack-o-lantern for Halloween because jack-o-lanterns are fat.'

In other disturbing footage from the series, one mother, Elicia, is filmed attempting to spray tan her four-year-old daughter, Hallee, in preparation for the Oklahoma pageant.

The child, from Siloam Springs in Arkansas, is seen wailing as she stands in the bath and braces herself for the treatment.

Devoted: Chloe's mother Jamie works full-time in child beauty pageants and does everything she can to make her daughter win


Growing up fast: Chloe quickly learns why her mother gives her veneers when she competes in child beauty pageants


She screams: 'Mama, it's going to be cold, I don't like to be tanned
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Unable to persuade her daughter to comply, Elicia said: 'She is four and her mood will change at the drop of a hat. If she doesn't want to get tanned then we're not going to.'

Hallee, who was dressed as Little Bo Peep for the pageant, went on to take home the prize for best costume.

Chloe was crowned the 'Ultimate Grand Supreme' winner for her polished performance and skimpy Daisy Duke-inspired outfit.

VIDEO: WATCH CHLOE GET HER EYEBROWS WAXED HERE




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By Daily Mail Reporter


Her boyfriend may earn millions of pounds a year and even be a Grand Slam champion by the end of next week.

But Kim Sears has revealed that she is not content to live off Andy Murray, and wants a job of her own.

TV commentator Andrew Castle revealed her job struggle during the Aegon Championships at Queen's Club, which was won by Murray.

Miss Sears, 23, graduated from Sussex University last year with aspirations to become an actress. She is also reputedly a talented artist.

But recently she has spent more time with Andy, 24, on his travels around the world to tournaments including the French Open in Paris in May.

The couple share a £5 million six-bedroom home in Oxshott, Surrey, which they moved into in 2009.

While commentating on Queen's tournament, former GMTV presenter Castle said: 'I was speaking to Kim's dad Nigel (a tennis coach) and he said Kim is struggling right now to find a job.

'So if anyone out there is listening there's a lovely young lady who wants a job.

Couple: Andy Murray (left) and Kim Sears (right) met in South Africa


He added: 'This could be the first time someone gets a job via a TV commentary.'


In an interview in 2009, Andy said: 'She doesn't want to follow me around on tour.

'She wants to have her own career, not just pose in Hello magazine.'

She has made it clear she has no desire to be in the public spotlight like a football WAG.

She is reported to have once said: 'It's not about me, it's about Andy.'

While at Worth School in Sussex she appeared in a number of plays in their performing arts centre.

It included Shakespeare's Measure for Measure.

The pair met at a party in South Africa when Kim was only 18.

She was travelling the tennis circuit with her father Nigel, who is head of the women's section of the Lawn Tennis Association.

Andy helped her with an A-level art project when she was at school by posing for a painting.


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By Daily Mail Reporter


Sultry: Kirstie Alley tried on some new glamorous outfits to show off her newly slim figure at Chez Moi Boutique in New York yesterday 6


She has lost a staggering 90lbs in the past year and Kirstie Alley is clearly relishing her slimmer look.

The 60-year-old actress treated herself to a spot of retail therapy yesterday to celebrate her weight loss and buy herself some new evening gowns.

The Cheers star hit up Chez Moi boutique in Queens, New York where she tried on dress after dress that showed off her newly svelte physique.


Clearly having regained her self confidence, the first dress Kirstie tried on was a sultry black leather strapless mini dress with gold metal studding.

The curvaceous star paired the tight-fitting cocktail dress with cropped black leggings for a more conservative, but edgy look.

SHe also rocked a pair of nude suede peep-toe stilettos with matching studding to set off the look.

The second of the dresses was a vibrant, hot pink and bright red floor length satin gown which was perfectly on point for this season's colour-blocking trend.

Wow factor: Kirstie showed off her 90lb weight loss in a stunning red and pink gown


The dress perfectly showed off Kirstie's slimmer waist and arms.

Her final choice was a more relaxed beach-style ensemble which consisted of a black off-the-shoulder flamenco dress with a tight fitting top half and loose ruffled skirt at the bottom.

For a splash of colour she accessorised with a bright turquoise belt and an oversized floppy straw hat.

Summer style: Kirstie also tried on a more casual black dress paired with a bright turquoise belt


All three of the outfits were hand picked for the actress by the store's owner.

Kirstie has lost an amazing 90lbs in the past year, a feat which was achieved through diet and excercize as well as her recent performances on Dancing With The Stars.

She had lost 40lbs before joining the show but managed to drop another 50lbs since the show began.

Chic: This morning Kirstie accentuated her waist and slimmer legs in a belted denim trench

Skinny: Kirstie lost 90lbs since 2009


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By Sarah Bull


Red carpet debut: Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne leave the model's London home to head to Sir Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball


Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne tonight made their red carpet at Sir Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball.

The pair, who have been dating since last December, looked smart as they headed to the annual fundraising event held at Sir Elton and partner David Furnish's Windsor Home.

While Elizabeth stuck to her usual formula in a floor-sweeping animal-print gown, she admitted to her Twitter followers earlier in the day that she had been struggling to decide what to wear.

She wrote: 'Off to Elton & David's White Tie & Tiara Aids fundraiser. Can't decide which dress......'

Posed up: The couple, who have been dating since last December, looked smart in their outfits

Making a statement: Elizabeth opted for an animal-print gown which featured a long trailing train


Meanwhile, cricket legend Shane looked sharp in a black tuxedo which highlighted his recent weight loss.

The sportsman is believed to have lost around 22lbs over the last few months, largely due to his girlfriend's influence.

In fact, Shane has now completely changed the way he thinks about food, as he showed on his Twitter page when he asked his followers for advice on what to eat.

Stunning: Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attended the event with their mother Sarah Ferguson


He tweeted: 'Feel like a hot pie with copious amounts of sauce with crinkle cut chips!! What the best pie?'

But Shane then added just minutes later: 'NO Shane!! 78kg is target currently 82.5. Settle on a protein shake with an apple and banana - sob.'

Elizabeth and Shane looked happier than ever as they attended the ball, keeping their arms around each other and smiling for photographers.

And, in a recent interview, Shane said he was looking forward to spending more time with his gorgeous girlfriend.

He said: 'She's a lovely lady. We get on really well and I'm spending a lot of time in England this summer, working for Sky.

'We'll wait and see what happens between Liz and I - but at the moment things are great.'

Earlier in the day, Shane was photographed arriving at Elizabeth's London home with a huge grin on his face and carrying a bag of golf clubs.

Elizabeth, 46, announced in December that she had split from husband Arun Nayar, after pictures emerged of her kissing cricketer Shane Warne in a hotel in London.

Following the pictures' publication, both Hurley and Warne hastily issued statements revealing that their respective marriages had been over for some time.

Since then, the new couple have been making headlines for their on/off romance, rendezvous in Australia and India and tabloid rumours of his alleged infidelity.

Elizabeth married Indian textile heir Nayar at Sudely Castle, near Winchcombe, Gloucestershire, in March 2007 - and had a traditional Hindu wedding at Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, India.

Smile, Boris! Becker and wife Sharlely 'Lilly' Kerssenberg arrive at Sir Elton's Windsor home for the annual event

Pretty in pink: Petra Ecclestone and Jackie St Clair opted for blush hues for the occasion

New love? Glee star Matthew Morrison arrived hand-in-hand with a mystery woman


The ceremonies were attended by numerous celebrities, including Sir Elton John, who gave the bride away.

Announcing her separation from Arun, Liz tweeted: 'Not a great day. For the record, my husband Arun & I separated a few months ago. Our close family & friends were aware of this.'

She added: 'Painful, sad days. Arun & I separated for private reasons but FTR he has been a great father to our son Damian & will always be in his life.'

Date night: Noel Edmonds and wife Liz Davies arrive at the estate

Brunettes have more fun: Alexa Chung and Nancy Del'Ollio were among the invited guests

Dressed in black: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo star Noomi Rapace arrives


Hours later, Shane, 41, took to his own blog to confirm that his tumultuous marriage to wife Simone was also over.

In a statement he said: 'Sadly and unfortunately, Simone and I split up a while ago, our close friends and family were informed at that time.

'It is a private matter so we did not make it public. We remain friends and will continue to be good parents.'

A notorious philanderer, Shane split from Simone, the mother of his children Brooke, 13, Jackson, 11 and Summer, 8, after a string of affairs, including a notorious sex text scandal in 2000 which saw him stripped of his Australian vice-captaincy.

Casual wear: Earlier in the day Elizabeth was seen out shopping while Shane later popped around to her house carrying his bag of golf clubs

Let me in! Shane rings the doorbell as he waits for Elizabeth to buzz him in


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By Debbie Emery


Lookalike: Reggie Bush's new girlfriend Melissa Molinaro is a Kim Kardashian double from head-to-toe


NFL star Reggie Bush definitely has a 'type.'

As Kim Kardashian gets ready to walk down the aisle with fiancé Kris Humphries, her American football star ex-boyfriend is dating her doppelgänger.

Bush's new girlfriend, Melissa Molinaro, is a lookalike for socialite Kardashian, from her chiselled features and long dark hair right down to her curvaceous figure.


Bush, 26, who split up from Kardashian in March 2010 following a high profile on-again, off-again relationship, was spotted out with Molinaro at trendy Beverly Hills steakhouse, Boa, a couple of weeks ago but friends say they've been a couple since Christmas.

U.S. website TMZ reports that the New Orleans Saints star flew to England earlier this month to show his devotion to his new girl when she performed in a London nightclub.

Bush and Molinaro met two years ago but were always seeing other people so stayed platonic friends until they reconnected last summer.

Double vision: The hair, the face, the figure...Melissa Molinaro is the spitting image of Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Kim


The aspiring actress, model and singer became a web sensation in February with her eye-catching 'Super C-U-T-E' Old Navy ad, which was played over 1.7 million times on YouTube in its first few weeks.

When the advertisement launched, Molinaro immediately got calls from her friends and family about her striking resemblance to the reality star.

'They're saying, "Oh my god, [people are] saying you look like Kim Kardashian!"' she told U.S. website E! Online.

Ex-Lovers: Bush and Kardashian (pictured here in February 2010 in Las Vegas) dated on and off from 2007 but split for good in March 2010


The Ontario, Canada born-beauty didn't mind the comparisons to the reality star, sending a message to her double. 'Kim, I think you're beautiful woman, an amazing business woman, and it would be nice to meet you someday! I hope you don't think all this is weird.'

After appearing in Making The Band 3 and The Pussycat Dolls Presents: Search For The New Doll, she's is up next in Honey 2, a straight-to-DVD sequel to the Jessica Alba's 2003 film.

Bush and Kardashian's tumultuous relationship spanned from 2007 to 2010.

Since then Kim moved on to another NFL player, Miles Austin, before getting engaged to basketball star Humphries in May, who she is set to wed later this summer.

On the other hand, Bush doesn't seem to have veered far from his ex. His previous girlfriend before Molinaro, Latin singer Mayra Veronica, bore a striking resemblance to Kim too.



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Video and transcript via Igor Volsky at Think Progress:

Part of the reason that DOMA doesn’t make sense is that traditionally marriage has been decided by the states and right now, I understand there is a little debate going on here in New York about whether to join five other states and DC in allowing civil marriage for gay couples. And I want to say that under the leadership of Governor Cuomo, with the support of Democrats and Republicans, New York is doing exactly what democracies are supposed to to do. There is a debate, there is a deliberation about what it means here in New York to treat people fairly in the eyes of the law and that is — look, that’s the power of our democratic system.

This from the guy who whines all day about what "intolerant gay leftists" say about him. Kinda hilarious, huh?

Despite strong pressure for the president to endorse marriage equality at tonight's Manhattan fundraiser with LGBT community leaders, the White House says that isn't going to happen.

White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said on Thursday that President Obama plans to “mention” during an LGBT fundraiser later in the evening a pending marriage equality bill in the New York Legislature, but won’t come out either for or against the legislation. Carney said the president will maintain the marriage issue should be something left to the states to decide. Many political observers believe New York is on the cusp of legalizing same-sex marriage and the necessary 32 votes are secured in the Republican-controlled State Senate to move forward with the legislation.

The president will begin the evening by attending a performance of the Broadway hit, Sister Act.

RELATED: According to rumors circulating on Twitter this afternoon, President Obama will not endorse marriage equality at tonight's LGBT fundraiser in Manhattan.

Kathy Griffin on making Anderson Cooper sweat during New Years Eve

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Description: Kathy Griffin on making Anderson Cooper sweat bullets for about one hour during the New Years Eve broadcast.

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"I'm surprised the health department has not come out against this because we are going to have an HIV epidemic if this passes. They (health department) are always complaining about tobacco and smoking, I'm surprised they didn't say anything about this. You don't see two male dogs sleeping in the same dog house together. It blows my mind to think of it." - Clinton County GOP legislator Sam Trombley, who has a big future in New York state Republican politics.