Schwarzenegger, Shriver announce separation

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver - AP

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver, announced on Monday that they are separating.
The statement, issued by a spokesman for Schwarzenegger, said the two were working on the future of their relationship while living apart and would continue to parent their four children together.
"This has been a time of great personal and professional transition for each of us," the two said in a prepared statement. "After a great deal of thought, reflection, discussion, and prayer, we came to this decision together."
It was not clear from the statement if either remained at their estate in Brentwood, or who the children were with. Schwarzenegger's spokesman, Daniel Ketchell, said he wouldn't answer questions beyond what was said in Monday's statement.
Schwarzenegger, a Republican, finished his seven-year run as governor in January and has been traveling to deliver speeches and pursuing entertainment projects. He tweeted frequently during his travels to such faraway places as Brazil, Nigeria and France.
Shriver was not mentioned in his Twitter updates from the road.
Shriver, also active on social networks, posted three updates on her Twitter page on the day of their 25th wedding anniversary on April 26, but did not mention the milestone.
About a month before the wedding anniversary, Shriver wrote on her Facebook page that she was going through a transition in her life.
"As you know, transitions are not easy. I'd love to get your advice on how you've handled transitions in your own life," she wrote.
During Schwarzenegger's time as governor, Shriver and the couple's children never moved to Sacramento, preferring their secluded canyon estate a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. Schwarzenegger never settled in Sacramento, choosing instead to commute by private jet between his home and the state capitol.
Shriver, a member of the Kennedy political dynasty and the daughter of the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, left her job as an NBC News correspondent after Schwarzenegger took office.
As the state's first lady, she ran an annual women's conference that attracted a long list of business, political and entertainment luminaries, along with an audience of thousands. She also was credited with overhauling the California Museum in downtown Sacramento and, with Schwarzenegger, starting the California Hall of Fame.
The separation announcement comes months after the death of Shriver's father, Peace Corps founder and former vice presidential candidate Sargent Shriver, in January.

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Did you forget something Ciara? Singer seems to have left her skirt at home as she steps out in West Hollywood

As a singer and model, you would think Ciara would be pretty particular about what clothes she wears.
But it appeared that the 25-year-old star had forgotten an important addition to her wardrobe yesterday.
Strolling down West Hollywood in a flared loose grey top, she seems to have left her skirt at home.

Forgetful: Ciara stepped out in West Hollywood yesterday wearing a loose grey top and no skirt
But the lack of skirt didn't seem to bother Ciara, as she showed off her legs in the rather unusual outfit.
She teamed her flared top with accessories including black bracelets and gladiator sandals, before being joined by a male companion.
The star recently revealed her secrets to staying in shape - namely that watching what you eat is more important than how much you exercise.
'85 percent of it is what you eat, and 15 percent of it is how you work out,' she told Entertainment Tonight.
'Dancing-however you do it, even if it's in your living room - is a great workout.'


Perfect pins: The singer showed off her legs in the unusual outfit, which she teamed with black gladiator sandals

Taking a stroll: Ciara is joined by a male friend as they walk together in the Hollywood sun
However, she admitted that she sometimes gives in to temptation.
'Food is fun,' she said. 'I have moments when I want to eat pizza or a hamburger - I'm not going to drive myself crazy.'
Meanwhile, there was no sign yesterday of Ciara's reported new boyfriend, NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire.
She was seen out and about in New York last week with the New York Knicks player, as they attended the Met Gala in New York.

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Scarlett, Penn Can't Keep Hands Off Each Other

They reportedly go PDA crazy at correspondents dinne.


The May-November romance of sexy celebs Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn is heating up.

The two reportedly engaged in a slightly disconcerting super-hot make-out session smack dab in the middle of the White House Correspondents Dinner over the weekend. Scarlett, 26, couldn't keep her paws off 50-year-old Sean, even when he ducked out for a smoke, say tattletale witnesses.

"She plopped down in his lap, and they were kissing. It happened right as the main course of the dinner was being put on the table," says one.
The one place always-bad-boy Sean refused to put his hand was over his heart—during the Star Spangled Banner at the start of the show, gripes the New York Post.

Click for more on their "intense" PDA, and reports that they disappeared ... for an hour.

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TOWIE's Amy Childs fulfills lifetime ambition as she poses in sexy shoot for FHM magazine

The Only Way Is Essex star Amy Childs has fulfilled her lifetime ambition by posing in a sexy new shoot for FHM magazine.
The 20-year-old redhead is seen wearing a pretty black lingerie set and sky-high heels as she poses saucily on a chair.
Talking about the shoot, Amy said she has always hoped to be featured in the pages of the magazine, and is thrilled with the way the 'elegant and sophisticated' pictures have turned out.

Lifetime ambition: Amy Childs has fulfilled a lifelong dream by posing in a sexy shoot for FHM magazine
She said: 'I’ve always wanted to model and I’ve always wanted to do FHM. Abbey Clancy’s done it, Cheryl Cole’s done it, and this underwear is all lovely.

The full interview appears in FHM magazine, out now
'Rich and elegant and sophisticated. I normally get mine from M&S so this is all a bit different. Exclusive.'
Amy also said she was stunned by the success off the ITV2 show The Only Way Is Essex, but finds it difficult that some people in her home county aren't impressed with the programme.
She said: 'It’s a tongue-in-cheek, fun programme and if you don’t like it, don’t watch it!
'Just because we’re like that doesn’t mean everyone in Essex is.
'People are fascinated by us because we’re different.'
And since leaving her job as a beautician to appear in the first series of the show, Amy has become a huge celebrity in her own right - landing a job modelling Caprice's underwear range By Caprice and being given her own magazine column in New! magazine.
But Amy said even before she was first approached to be in TOWIE, she always knew she would one day be famous.
She told FHM: 'People used to tell my best friends that I would be famous one day.
'I was in Ibiza two years ago with my really good friend who’s a psychic, and she said that in two years’ time I’d be known, and that time is now. She was good!'
The series finale of The Only Way Is Essex is on ITV2 tonight at 10pm.


Celebrity: Amy has earned herself legions of fans thanks to her appearance on The Only Way Is Essex. She has also become something of a style icon thanks to her ability to look fun and classy with her outfits

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Kim Kardashian swept off her feet by giant boyfriend on romantic Mexico getaway

Kim Kardashian's romance with Kris Humphries reached new heights on a beach getaway in Mexico.
The 30-year-old reality TV star was quite literally swept off her feet as she frolicked in the sea with the NBA player, 26, in Puerto Mita, Mexico.
The 6ft 9in athlete effortless lifted the 5ft 2in brunette into his arms as they put on a playful display of affection.


Arriba! Kim Kardashian slipped into a skimpy green bikini for a day of beach fun with her boyfriend Kris Humphries in Mexico

Swept off her feet: The playful pair frolicked in the surf

Kiss me quick! Kris couldn't keep his hands off the star

Riding high: Kim was in great spirits as she caught a lift on her man's broad shoulders
As well as exchanging countless kisses, he even gave the pint-sized star a ride on his shoulders.
He could barely keep his hands off her body - and few could blame him.
The star looked in incredible shape as she paraded around the beach in an array of bikinis during the six-day break.
'Kim was so excited to get some alone time with Kris,' a source told America's Us Weekly. 'They were making out most of the time.'
The pair were joined in Mexico by her sister Kourtney, who was celebrating her 32nd birthday, as well as her boyfriend Scott Disick, 26, and their 17-month-old son Mason.
'This is where Kourtney and Scott met, so it's a special place,' the insider added.
Younger brother Rob, 24, tagged along for stay but sister Khloe, 26, who was recently told to lose weight by their mother Kris Jenner, and her husband Lamar Odom sat the holiday out.
The family stayed at a luxurious ocean front compound owned by Girls Gone Wild creator Joe Francis.
'We go to Joe's house every year with friends and family,' Kim says.

Making a splash: The pair spent six days together staying in an ocean front compound
While the siblings enjoyed plenty of rest and relaxation, they didn't let their fitness regime slip.
'Yes, Kim and Kourtney worked out ever day of their vacation,' a source told the publication.
The E! network stars both invest plenty of time in keeping in shape.
Kourtney hired celebrity trainer David Barton after she gave birth and Kim has recently recruited  Tracy Anderson, who has worked with Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Little and large: The 6ft 9in basketball player towers over the 5ft 3in reality TV star

Stealing kisses: Kris showered his famously curvy girlfriend with affection


Getting broody, Kim? Little Mason joined the pair after a beach stroll
'My reality is never going to be stick-skinny,' Kim has said. 'I want to be fit for the long term.'
And she does let herself indulge in the occasional treat.
'Sometimes I pig out and I still feel great, and think, "That was so worth it!" That’s how I feel a lot of the time.
'I think, "See this little dimple of cellulite here? It was so worth it for that cookies ’n’ cream ice cream!"


White hot: Kim worked out every day while in Mexico
'If I was stuck on a diet my whole life, I would be really miserable. I love to eat. If you can’t enjoy your life then what’s the point? You can’t torture yourself. I love Rice Krispies Treats, ice cream and frozen yogurt.'
Kim recently told Cosmopolitan magazine that she relies on the support of her famous sisters.
'Having a bunch of sisters is like built-in best friends,' she said. 'We pump each other up and compliment one another.
'Me and my sisters all have such different body types.Khloe is super-tall, with great legs; Kourtney is tiny with a great stomach. We embrace the fact that no one is really alike.'



Birthday girl: Kim's sister Kourtney turned 32 while the family were visiting Punta Mita

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Huntington-Whiteley named world's hottest woman by Maxim

Model and actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has topped men's magazine Maxim's Hot 100 list for 2011.
Rosie, 24, came up trumps on the list, which saw last year's winner Katy Perry slip down into third place, reports the Daily Mail.
Coming in second was actress Oliva Munn, 30, who recently starred on her second cover for the magazine and came 8th on the list last year.
Perry is followed by Cameron Diaz, 38, a regular on the list, and in fifth place is actress Mila Kunis.
But spare a thought for Megan Fox, who has not only been replaced by Rosie on the next ‘Transformers’ film, but also has never made the number one slot.
Plymouth-born Rosie, who is set to start promoting Transformers: Dark of the Moon in the next few months said it was a 'huge honour' to top the list.
She said: ''It's a great title to have for a year and you can have some fun with it, I think.''
And she wasn't the only Brit making the list, which saw a new entry from our newest member of the Royal Family, Kate Middleton.
The Duchess of Cambridge, as she will now be known, came in at number 26, beating Sophia Vergara, Brooklyn Decker and Nicole Scherzinger.
The full list includes models, musicians, actresses and sports stars and is in the June edition of Maxim.
Maxim’s hot top 10:
1. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
2. Olivia Munn
3. Katy Perry
4. Cameron Diaz
5. Mila Kunis
6. Bar Refaeli
7. Anne Hathaway
8. Natalie Portman
9. Cobie Smulders
10. Jennifer Lawrence

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Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn's White House Party PDA

By Rennie Dyball

Scarlett Johansson and Sean Penn
After a series of romantic-looking sightings, Sean Penn and Scarlett Johansson all but confirmed their coupledom with the ultimate public display of affection for super-private stars.
Hand holding.

They were spotted in the incriminating position Saturday night, outside a White House Correspondents' Dinner after-party in Washington, D.C.

Johansson – wearing an Elie Saab cocktail dress and newly auburn hair – started the evening off with her brother, Hunter Johansson, in attendance of the annual event before joining up with Penn at the Vanity Fair/Bloomberg bash.

They reportedly left together around 2:30 a.m.

In addition to their cozy outings close to home, Johansson and Penn have also been seen together in Mexico.

The actress's husband of two years, Ryan Reynolds, filed for divorce in December.

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