Gerard Butler and on-off girlfriend Morgan Brown are now back together following several dates
GERARD BUTLER’s romance with Morgan Brown has more twists and turns than some of his Hollywood blockbusters.
Their on-off relationship looked to be over for good when they split after a “make or break” holiday last year.
But I can reveal they have since been spotted on several dinner dates and are now back together. A source told me: “Gerard has a reputation as an eternal bachelor and always looks to be having a fantastic time. His mates find it hard to keep up with his love life but in the end he seems to come back to Morgan.
“They got in touch again recently and arranged two dates in LA. It was like they never split up. Things are quite early on but it really seems like Gerard is willing to commit for good this time.”
Gerard has an impressive roster of former flames, including Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Biel and Naomi Campbell. So when the 300 hunk met Morgan, an interior designer, in 2014, it was thought to be just another fling.
But they dated for three years before they were reported to have gone their separate ways early last year. She was seen enjoying a drink with actor Liev Schreiber following his split from Naomi Watts.
Gerard and Morgan broke up again last August after a trip to Mexico which, Bizarre later revealed, turned out to be a last-gasp bid to save their relationship.
A pal said at the time: “He’s told friends he just couldn’t commit.”
Let’s see if Gerard’s a changed man.
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Ali oops, Rita
Rita Ora is 15 years late for Ali G mania.
The pop star was repping the wannabe rapper in this yellow Reebok tracksuit and similar shades to the comedy character invented by Sacha Baron Cohen while in New York on Wednesday.
Rita's all-female video for latest single, Girls, would certainly have Ali's blessing.
She snogs Cardi B in the sexually charged romp after coming out as bisexual in the tune, released last month.
Respek.
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AFTER teaming up with Ed Sheeran hitmaker Steve Mac, Irish band Kodaline will drop new record Politics Of Living on August 10.
It will follow shortly after lead single Shed A Tear, which is scheduled for August 3.
Graham's not appy
Graham Norton has been forced to steer clear of popular dating apps due to his high-profile position at the Beeb.
The chat show host admitted trying them but said continuing to use social media for his love life would be seen as inappropriate by his bosses.
Speaking on American TV journalist Katie Couric’s latest podcast, he said: “I couldn’t do Grindr because of what it is and because I work for the BBC.
“But I felt Tinder was socially acceptable, I could do Tinder, but no more.”
Rather than the culture of swiping and dating promoted by Tinder, gay app Grindr has traditionally been used for one-off hook-ups. Graham also gives his views on PM Theresa May, Brexit and Ireland’s recent landslide vote to legalise abortion in the candid chat.
Listen to the full interview by searching Katie Couric in Apple podcasts or your favourite podcast provider.
Let the good times Moll
Mollie King is out to prove she has a face for way more than radio.
The Saturdays singer once again looks incredible – this time in a plunging multi-coloured dress for her latest shoot.
And it’s no wonder she is feeling great. Mollie is still on cloud nine having landed a slot co-hosting with Matt Edmondson on Radio 1 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
She said: “Having my own show on Radio 1 is a dream come true. I couldn’t believe it when I got the call saying they wanted me to become a full-time DJ. I’ve been taking lessons this week on how to work the desk and the mixing channels. It’s so exciting to be starting a new chapter in my career.”
Mollie also admitted she hasn’t quite moved on from the pressure of her last gig, as a Strictly contestant. Asked about continuing to feel nervous on Friday nights, she added: “I still have that fear. It was the most terrifying experience.
“You get up there on Friday and it’s your first time on the floor, doing it with the lights, hearing the music. You think, ‘I don’t know the steps and I’m going to be doing this in front of the nation tomorrow’.”
But Mollie clearly already feels like a key part of the Radio 1 team, having got involved in the office’s World Cup sweepstake.
She shared a picture on her Instagram story revealing she has landed Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, who are among the favourites to lift the trophy.
Mollie, who came fifth in the last series of Strictly with partner Aj Pritchard, also recently started dating England cricketer Stuart Broad.
She’s certainly having a good year.
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Sigala has unveiled new single Feels Like Home featuring Fuse Odg and Sean Paul.
The summer track is from the Brit DJ and producer’s upcoming debut album Brighter Days, which is due out on September 21.
Paloma is hit by growing pains
Paloma Faith went through agony when she gave birth to her first child and has now bravely admitted she is faring little better as a parent.
The singer has opened up about her secret struggles with being a mum to her child, who was born by emergency C-section in 2016, and who she is raising as gender neutral.
Paloma said: “Don’t get me wrong, I love my child, but it’s hell. It doesn’t matter how much help you’ve got, no one can explain how lonely it feels at night when you’re waking up breast-feeding and you spend hours just wired on your own.
“You lose the will to live in a way, because your hormones are going mad and your husband is usually asleep snoring next to you. There’s so much resentment.”
Last year Paloma, whose partner is French artist Leyman Lahcine, told Bizarre of her traumatic 20-hour labour that left her struggling to walk.
But all of this hasn’t put the former Voice coach off expanding her brood in the future. She said in her latest interview: “I want two or three kids in all and they’ll be gender neutral.
“I just want them to be who they want to be.”
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Guy Garvey has written 35 new tunes over Skype with his Elbow bandmates.
He said: “I was living in Vancouver. The place is great if you like hinking, so the music in my inbox was much needed contact with the outside world.”
Pop's golden boy
AS my exclusive snap shows, Shawn Mendes is ready to shed his squeaky-clean image.
Pop’s golden boy, who stripped off to his vest for Wonderland magazine’s spring issue, has warned that fans could see a more rebellious side to him soon.
Despite staying grounded during his huge rise to fame, Shawn reckons he’s just been waiting for an opportunity to set free his wild side. He said: “I haven’t had a chance. I just need a few years. Don’t jinx me.
“You never know, give it a couple more years. I’ve been really lucky to have a good foundation of people around me. I think it’s really important to keep your feet on the ground.”
His fans won’t be complaining if it means more pics like this.
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POP’s next big thing Hannah Jane Lewis releases her single Frozen Frames today. On writing it, she said: “One of my friends had gone through this really tough break-up, so that’s what sparked it. It’s about that space between not being broken up but not being together.”
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Jay-Z’s troubles have gone from bad to worse. After poor ticket sales on his and wife Beyonce’s UK tour, the rap mogul is being sued over a royalties dispute. Raynard Herbert, who helped get a distribution deal for the rapper’s debut album, claims he hasn’t been paid up for the past decade.
AFTER singing Half The World Away for the John Lewis Christmas ad in 2015, Norwegian singer Aurora has joined another soundtrack. She covers Bette Midler’s Baby Mine on the newly released trailer for Disney’s live-action Dumbo remake, which is due out next March.
