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36 TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2014 LIFESTYLE Gossip Dame Judi Dench’s sight Jennifer Lopez is deteriorating he 79-year-old actress - who was ‘Philomena’ - is a “total trooper” and is Tdiagnosed with the condition two determined not to let these problems years ago - reportedly can’t read her interrupt her life. A friend of Judi’s added: own scripts or recognise faces but is “What infuriates Judi is people saying she determined to continue to take on film is going blind. She is losing her sight but roles. Staff on her latest film ‘Philomena’ - she won’t accept that the end result will likes having chaotic relationships in which she plays the protagonist who be blindness.”She is a total trooper and if the film is named after - were inspired by she wins a BAFTA and an Oscar this year, her attitude and praised the “wonderful” she deserves it more than anyone.” he ‘Dance Again’ hitmaker, who recently actress for her “openness” about her sight Tadmitted she doesn’t like being alone, problems. A source told The Sun newspa- has been dating her backup dancer, per: “Judi was totally inspirational. She Casper Smart, 26, for more than two years but can’t read her own scripts so her friends insisted she would have no problem moving have to go through them with her or on if it no longer felt right. Asked about her she’ll learn them on a tape recorder. There love life, the 44-year-old star told the March were many times during filming where issue of the UK’s Glamour magazine: “I want a her sight was a problem for her with rec- bit of chaos, but I also want safety and order. ognizing faces or objects and often some- It’s taken me a long time, but if something one would just jump in and help her doesn’t feel right, I won’t go along with it any- move about so she didn’t lose her footing. more.” Jennifer, who has five-year-old twins, “She was absolutely wonderful because Max and Emme, with her third ex-husband, she was totally open about her eye condi- Marc Anthony, also opened up about her trim tion and would just ask for help when she figure and explained she is very strict with needed it or apologize for not recogniz- her diet. She said: “I’m not one to over- ing someone. But she was always line- indulge. It doesn’t make me feel good. Some perfect. She is incredible to watch. “She find it comforting to sit down and eat a may not be able to see her scripts but she whole pint of Haagen-Dazs, but that would delivers lines like no one else.” Judi suffers make me throw up.” The ‘Maid in Manhattan’ from both dry and wet macular degenera- actress, who also previously had long-term tion - the former leaves people with blur- romances with P. Diddy and Ben Affleck, ry vision and while the latter can cause recently confessed she doesn’t know if she blind spots. The star - who is has been will walk down the aisle for a fourth time. Oscar-nominated for Best Actress and set When asked about marriage, she said: “I don’t a new BAFTA record for her 15th nomina- know. We’ll see. I don’t know. You know, I’ve tion for adoption-themed drama always believed in that institution. I believe in it, but it is difficult. I’ve had my challenges, but at the same time I believe in love, and I think that is the main thing.” Rumors recently swirled that the ‘American Idol’ judge and Casper have been drifting after a number of heated arguments. Usher flies to Panama for crisis talks with Justin Bieber he ‘More’ hitmaker, who is the 19-year-old star’s long-time mentor, Tdecided to travel to Punta Chame to reportedly try to talk some sense into the young star, who arrived there on Saturday morning, two days after he was charged with drink driving, resisting arrest and drag racing in Miami, Florida. A source told gossip website TMZ.com that Usher, 35, was joined by Justin’s manager, Scooter Braun, and his best childhood friend, Ryan Butler, for a serious talk with the singer about his downward spiral. Ryan confirmed he would always support Justin on Twitter on Friday, tweeting: “I’ll always be there for the people I love. Always.” A fan posted separate pictures with the R&B star and the Canadian teenager on the beach near their resort online this morning while other fans have claimed Justin’s mother Pattie Mallette and his ‘Never Say Never’ producer, Ryan Good, are also among the group. Usher previously revealed he knew the ‘Baby’ hitmaker was “special” as soon as he met him. He said: “The day I met Justin was special. I saw that he had a raw talent and he was cute, girls would like him. I thought OK, if this is properly nourished it could become huge. But I didn’t know how huge. “At that time, there was a pop phenom- enon that was all very Disney and Nickelodeon. But here was a guy who was the antithesis to all that. He had introduced himself to the world online. I knew if we could guide him then we’d have a product that is the Justin you see.” Meanwhile, Justin’s father Jeremy Bieber, who was report- edly with his son when he was arrested, appeared to hit back at his critics by simply tweeting the word “Proud” on Saturday. He later added: “Worry about the log in your eye before judging the spec in mine! I will answer to my maker as will you! Truth always wins! #reallife (sic)” Kendall Jenner is taking Harry Styles on a holiday he 18-year-old reality TV star wants to treat the One Direction hunk - who turns 20 Ton Saturday - to a birthday surprise and is planning to whisk him away shortly after he celebrates his special day. A source said: “Kendall’s dad has a beautiful cliff-top holiday home in Big Sur, California, and she has asked if she and Harry can use the man- sion for a private break together. “She wants them to have some time alone where they can relax and enjoy each other’s company. Harry already has everything he wants, so she decided to organize something special they can always remember.” As well as treating Harry to a holiday, Kendall - who has been dating the ‘Little Things’ singer for around two months - is also helping his close friend Nick Grimshaw organize a birthday party in London. The source added to the Daily Star newspaper: “Kendall is in charge of organizing the party, alongside Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw. “She wanted the party to be in London so that Harry’s friends and family could all be there. “The rest of One Direction and a whole Danny Jones host of other celebs will be on the guest list. “It won’t be a tame affair, and Kendall will pull out all the stops to make sure it’s a night to remember.” will have 6 best men at wedding he McFly singer won’t be short of support when he Tmarries Georgia Horsley this summer as he has asked Leonardo DiCaprio re-enacts famous several of his friends - including bandmates Tom Fletcher, Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter - to be by his side when he ties the knot. He said: “I said to Georgia, ‘How scene from Titanic on SNL many can I have?’ and she said, ‘It’s up to you’ - so I’m hav- ing six best men. “We’re like brothers. Our backgrounds are he ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ star delighted fans when he surprised his co-star Jonah Hill so different but we all got on so amazingly well.” The ‘Shine ‘Tby making a special cameo on the comedy sketch series while the ‘Super Bad’ actor a Light’ hitmaker proposed to his beauty queen girlfriend was hosting it in New York City on Saturday night. In a bid to help the ‘SNL’ host in July, but admits he kept finding excuses to delay pop- relax and “feel safe,” Leonardo stood behind Jonah as he threw his arms out, re-enacting the ping the question. He told the new issue of Britain’s HELLO! famous scene between Leonardo and Kate Winslet, who played Jack and Rose Dawson in magazine: “We want to move house and I had this idea I’d the 1997 movie, and shouted out the actress’ famous line: “I’m flying.” The ‘Inception’ heart- put the engagement ring on the keys to a new house, a throb replied: “Yes Rose! You’re flying.” Before the hilarious scene took place, Jonah was double whammy. “Then I thought, ‘Maybe I’ll propose on hounded by questions about Leonardo, 39, from several SNL cast members in his opening my birthday.’ “Then I was like, ‘What am I waiting for?’ I monologue and took a few swipes at his co-star in mock frustration. Asked about Leonardo’s knew I wanted to do it.” The 27-year-old star says his rela- hair, the 30-year-old actor said: “It’s decent I guess. Not that memorable. Kind of like mine, tionship with Georgia - who he has been dating for four maybe worse.” Leonardo then appeared on stage and asked: “I have a question. What the years - is “effortless” because they get on so well.

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