Jim has opened up about his fears for Lamar’s life if he doesn’t seek help for his alleged crack addiction. The basketball legend, who has apparently been praised by Lamar ‘hundreds of times’ as the only real dad in his life, said: ‘The stories I hear frighten me tremendously.
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UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ
- Britney Spears shows off her toned abs in tiny crop top during another grueling workout The hard work is paying off!
- Beaming Drew Barrymore brightens up the Jay Leno set in a fun colourful jumpsuit in her favourite flower print Feeling fine in floral
- A very sweet 16! Bella Thorne rings in milestone birthday on the red carpet with sister Kaili at jeans event Pair shared a cuddle
- 'I'm on that button!' Christina Aguilera gets competitive as the blind auditions end on NBC's The Voice
- Ashley Greene goes beyond the pale in a silver and cream frock as she meets with fans while promoting CBGB At New York Apple Store
- Carried away! Jennifer Garner gives daughter Seraphina a piggy-back ride as they pick up Violet from school Had a great afternoon
- 'I will never watch a Woody Allen film!' How Carly Simon removed famed directors name from her hit song in an effort to support Mia Farrow
- Glam without the glitz! Supermodel Christy Turlington is a natural beauty as she dons a modest black dress at charity party
- Perk of the job! Tony Bennett poses with Girls' star Allison Williams at his charity Exploring the Arts Gala Friend of her father
- 'I went days without eating!' Snooki cries as she opens up about fighting anorexia as a teen cheerleader on DWTS Struggled as a youth
- Where's Lauren? Simon Cowell spends his birthday running errands with his ex Terri Seymour His last birthday before fatherhood
- Where have her famous curves gone? Sofia Vergara reveals her very slim legs in flared jeans as she joins Modern Family cast for TV appearance
ALL THE HOTTEST
- Alicia Keys looks sensational in a Seventies style black jumpsuit to join Swizz Beatz at children's charity benefit Looking her best
- Keeping busy! Kim Kardashian supports sister Khloe... as they show off their best pouts on Instagram Follows revealtions about her marriage
- She needed that! Kristin Cavallari goes from greasy ponytail to camera ready blow dry as she visits the salon And who says there is no magic left in Hollywood?
- Eat your heart out, Rafael! Sylvie van der Vaart sizzles in a string bikini as she clowns around the beach with son Damian Dumped her for friend
- Radiant in white! Julianne Moore, 52, outshines her much younger co-star Chloe Moretz, 16, in a figure-hugging gown at premiere of Carrie
- 'I am not at all ready to quit!' Cancer-stricken Valerie Harper sheds tears as she is eliminated from Dancing With The Stars Danced a Viennese waltz
- Joanna Krupa and Romain head to sex therapy... but not before getting a lap dance from Lisa Hochstein in Real Housewives Of Miami
- Hers is taken! Newly engaged Ashley Tisdale wears her heart on her chest for a workout To wed Annie Automatic lead singer Christopher French
- Bethenny Frankel takes little princess Brynn to school... as it's revealed she 'blames Ellen DeGeneres for chatshow's lack of high profile guests'
- Jada Pinkett Smith unveils edgy new buzz cut as she touches down in LA with daughter Willow The actress unveiled a shaved and braided 'do'
- Bang on trend! Hailee Steinfeld wows in a trendy two-piece and cat-eye liner for Ender's Game photocall Also has a new fringe
- Lauryn Hill gets reprieve from three-month home confinement for tax evasion to go on tour following recent release from prison
GOSSIP - DIRECT FROM LA
- Real Housewives of New Jersey's Jacqueline Laurita, her husband Chris and the show's star Joe Gorga all sued over alleged brawl
- Enjoying fatherhood! Olivier Martinez treats Halle Berry's daughter Nahla to face paint at the pumpkin patch as actress remains with their newborn son
- 'Glovebox is standard!' Anchorman's Ron Burgundy turns car salesman as Will Ferrell films commercial for new Dodge Durango
- SNEAK PEEK: New Girl's Jess and Nick spice things up in the bedroom despite Schmidt's attempt to split them up Zooey hopped into bed
- Hilary Duff shows off her toned pins in funky skinny jeans for a coffee date with a friend Enjoying an afternoon out
- Who says they're unflattering? Alessandra Ambrosio rocks horizontal stripes in black and white tunic Would look good in anything
- A strut made for the catwalk! Kendall Jenner parades her long and lean pins in a pair of tiny shorts after indulging at a burger joint
- Only the best for Mr Butler! Olivia Palermo dresses up to walk prized pooch... but switches to flats to meet Johannes Huebl Doggy comes first
- No need for a wedding singer! Jackass' Bam Margera marries girlfriend Nicole Boyd ONSTAGE during raucous concert in Iceland
- 'Her movie career did not take off!' Ellen Pompeo is brutally honest about former Grey's Anatomy co-star Katherine Heigl Not found success
- Who needs a studio? Karlie Kloss turns the street into a catwalk as she models on the New York sidewalk Wore a quick changing series of outfits
- 'He did not respect my relationship': Ariana Grande's ex-boyfriend Jai Brooks claims she cheated on him with Nathan Sykes The Wanted star
- Lady Gaga goes completely nude on ARTPOP album cover... but keeps her modesty as it's a Jeff Koons sculpture World famous artist
ALL THE LATEST SHOWBUSINESS
- Katie Holmes takes a leaf from ex-husband Tom Cruise's style book... as she wears high-top Nikes with tight leather pants
- Keeping up with her social life! Khloe Kardashian hosts party at club and goes late-night bowling with The Game
- Bright and breezy! Kristen Bell wears a light summer dress and above-the-knee boots as she films House Of Lies
- Katie Price and Kieran Hayler introduce newborn son Jett Riviera to the world
- A managerial meet-up! Kris Jenner wears racy lace dress to dinner with Britney Spears' ex-fiancé and manager Jason Trawick
- She even looks sexy while running errands! Sharon Stone does monochrome chic in a stylish ensemble
- Careful! Luisa Zissman nearly falls out of her VERY low-cut dress at the Pride Of Britain awards
- Girl power: Laura Whitmore joins Cherie Blair for the launch of Plan Ireland's 'empowering' photography exhibition
- EastEnders spoiler alert: Ronnie Mitchell and Jack Branning embrace one another for a sad and emotional goodbye
- Going nude! Rochelle Humes looks stunning in an embellished semi-sheer gown as she heads home with Marvin after the Pride Of Britain Awards
- Nothing to Hold-on to! Amanda appears even slimmer than usual in elegant black dress as she attends Pride Of Britain Awards
WORLD TO BROWSE AT A GLANCE!
- Going for gold! Carol Vorderman oozes Hollywood siren in a figure-hugging gown to host Pride Of Britain Awards All eyes were on her
- Hugh Bonneville films new Paddington Bear movie...alongside a mechanical cuddly toy head! It's been almost 4 decades since started
- Making the show pop! Pixie Lott, Kimberley Walsh, Sarah Harding and Ashley Roberts lead the glamour at Pride Of Britain Awards
- Come here Harry! Denise Van Outen doesn't hesitate to pull Prince in for a cheeky kiss at Sentebale charity dinner in Dubai
- Surely he's got more underwear! One Direction's Liam Payne wears revealing sagging joggers after his boxers are stolen
- What will the inmates say? Prison officer Sam 'Screwbo' Bailey shows off her X Factor transformation after reaching the live finals
- Mum of two Caprice shows off her post-baby figure as she emerges for some pampering a month after giving birth She is clearly under a lot of strain
- Nigel Harman defends Downton Abbey rape storyline as he insists shocking scenes were 'bold and risky' But he admitted it was 'a shocking storyline'
- She's found a maternity style and sticking to it! Pregnant Tamara Ecclestone wears maroon skater dress after sporting same outfit in blue
- Giving Kim Kardashian a run for her money! Rochelle Humes shows off her flat stomach in a pink PVC skirt Sported the tight-fitting skirt on Daybreak
- Liquid lunch: Loved-up Chloe Green and Marc Anthony sup champagne cocktails while enjoying romantic holiday in Italy Went public on their romance in February
NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
- Hanging loose: Rita Ora relaxes in baggy dungarees and a beanie hat as she leaves recording studios
- Still on cloud nine! Pregnant Nadine Coyle is radiant as she keeps baby bump under wraps with loose shirt for boxing dinner
- Making waves: Helen Flanagan sports big hair and a monochrome dress as she judges Bolton talent show
- Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton put on a united front holding hands as they make first public appearance following cheating claims
- Finally!Trinny Woodall and Charles Saatchi try a date at a new restaurant after frequenting Scott's in Mayfair Makes a change
- Now that's a silver fox! Michelle Mone, 42, shows off grey hair as she attends Pride Of Britain Awards in very low-cut frock Different look
- A proud father-to-be! Peter Andre caresses his girlfriend's growing baby bump at Pride Of Britain Awards The pair are expecting first child together
- She's got Eastern promise! Michelle Dockery stuns in oriental inspired dress as she wins Best Global Actress at Chinese Oscars
- Strictly's rubbed off on her! Susanna Reid opts for sexy blue dress while fellow newsreader Kate Silverton stays demure in black suit at Pride Of Britain Awards
- Sch-tunning! Nicole Scherzinger brings the sexy factor to Pride Of Britain Awards with strapless velvet dress Looked sensational and serene
- Full of drama! Brooke Vincent, Jacqueline Jossa and Georgia May Foote dazzle in elegant gowns at Pride Of Britain Awards Soap stars were out
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Why Jessie J insists: I'm not really an arrogant pop diva
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THEATRE
- Kindly old Don is no dodgy arms dealer: Arthur Miller's All My Sons returns to the stage Does not quite hit the spot, writes Quentin Letts
- Haven't we seen all this before, Denis? Queen's dealings with Margaret Thatcher now under the spotlight in Handbagged
- Her cookery and flower-arranging inspired a generation of housewives. But as a new play reveals, Constance Spry's life wasn't always rosy
- QUENTIN LETTS: The Office meets Lord Of The Flies Neville's island tells the story of stranded managers at a mineral water company in Salford
- Scenes from a marriage: Gruelling but great play Olivia Williams and Mark Bazeley are the perfect middle-class couple
- Fidelio: Beethoven's prisoner Out goes Beethoven’s spoken dialogue, in come scraps of pretentious poetic tosh which clash
- The Herd: Feeling the chill down by the sea 'Where ambition goes to die’, writes PATRICK MARMION.
- Going nude! Rochelle Humes looks stunning in an embellished semi-sheer gown as she heads home with Marvin after the Pride Of Britain Awards
- A proud father-to-be! Peter Andre caresses his girlfriend's growing baby bump at Pride Of Britain Awards
- Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton put on a united front holding hands as they make first public appearance following cheating claims
- Making the show pop! Pixie Lott, Kimberley Walsh, Sarah Harding and Ashley Roberts lead the glamour at Pride Of Britain Awards
- Katie Price and Kieran Hayler introduce newborn son Jett Riviera to the world
- Awkward! Kimberley Walsh and Sarah Harding keep their distance at the Pride Of Britain awards after autobiography snub
- Nothing to Hold-on to! Amanda appears even slimmer than usual in elegant black dress as she attends Pride Of Britain Awards
- Joanne Froggatt praises 'brave' Downton Abbey after shocking rape scenes prompt nearly 100 complaints from viewers
- Now that's a silver fox! Michelle Mone, 42, shows off grey hair as she attends Pride Of Britain Awards in very low-cut frock
- Feeling peckish? Myleene Klass stops off for a cheeky McDonald's en route home from the Pride Of Britain awards
- Sch-tunning! Nicole Scherzinger brings the sexy factor to Pride Of Britain Awards with strapless velvet dress
- Katie Holmes takes a leaf from ex-husband Tom Cruise's style book... as she wears trendy high-top Nikes with her tight leather pants
- A proud father-to-be! Peter Andre caresses his girlfriend's growing baby bump at Pride Of Britain Awards
- Now that's a silver fox! Michelle Mone, 42, shows off grey hair as she attends Pride Of Britain Awards in very low-cut frock
- Dianna Agron 'excluded' from Glee tribute episode for Cory Monteith due to 'intense dislike' for the actress
- Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton put on a united front holding hands as they make first public appearance following cheating claims
- Going nude! Rochelle Humes looks stunning in an embellished semi-sheer gown as she heads home with Marvin after the Pride Of Britain Awards
- What a transformation! Prison officer Sam 'Screwbo' Bailey leads the pampered parade as the X Factor finalists get superstar makeovers
- Sch-tunning! Nicole Scherzinger brings the sexy factor to Pride Of Britain Awards with strapless velvet dress
- Making the show pop! Pixie Lott, Kimberley Walsh, Sarah Harding and Ashley Roberts lead the glamour at Pride Of Britain Awards
- Strictly's rubbed off on her! Susanna Reid opts for sexy blue dress while fellow newsreader Kate Silverton stays demure in black suit at Pride Of Britain Awards
- Careful! Luisa Zissman nearly falls out of her VERY low-cut dress at the Pride Of Britain awards
- Keeping busy! Kim Kardashian supports sister Khloe... as they show off their best pouts on Instagram
- Nothing to Hold-on to! Amanda appears even slimmer than usual in elegant black dress as she attends Pride Of Britain Awards
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LATEST ALBUM RELEASES
Scroll through for the latest new album releases
ARCTIC MONKEYS
AM (Domino)
Exceptional at the iTunes Festival this week, Arctic Monkeys have lost their spiky edge, but this more mature album is their best yet. With Alex Turner’s Yorkshire croon and incisive lyrics to the fore, a diverse set mixes funk, cinematic moods and heavy — but catchy — rock. And Turner leaps confidently from the lovesick blues of No. 1 Party Anthem to the Smiths-like stomp of I Want It All.
★★★★★
AM (Domino)
Exceptional at the iTunes Festival this week, Arctic Monkeys have lost their spiky edge, but this more mature album is their best yet. With Alex Turner’s Yorkshire croon and incisive lyrics to the fore, a diverse set mixes funk, cinematic moods and heavy — but catchy — rock. And Turner leaps confidently from the lovesick blues of No. 1 Party Anthem to the Smiths-like stomp of I Want It All.
★★★★★
ELTON JOHN
The Diving Board (Virgin EMI)
Elton’s renaissance continues on an album which strips his sound down to rolling keyboards, powerful vocals and Bernie Taupin’s warm-hearted lyrics. Opening track Oceans Away sets a simple yet sensitive tone by harking back to his piano-driven hits of the 1970s. A Town Called Jubilee is a honky-tonk soul number fuelled by the percussion block that was used on Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On.
★★★★✩
The Diving Board (Virgin EMI)
Elton’s renaissance continues on an album which strips his sound down to rolling keyboards, powerful vocals and Bernie Taupin’s warm-hearted lyrics. Opening track Oceans Away sets a simple yet sensitive tone by harking back to his piano-driven hits of the 1970s. A Town Called Jubilee is a honky-tonk soul number fuelled by the percussion block that was used on Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On.
★★★★✩
GOLDFRAPP
Tales Of Us (Mute)
Shunning the throbbing electronics that were once their calling card, Goldfrapp decamped to the countryside to cut this beautiful sixth album. Alison Goldfrapp’s crystal-clear vocals and eerie character sketches give her lyrics substance. Will Gregory’s soaring strings and humming guitars owe something to film composer John Barry.
★★★★✩
Tales Of Us (Mute)
Shunning the throbbing electronics that were once their calling card, Goldfrapp decamped to the countryside to cut this beautiful sixth album. Alison Goldfrapp’s crystal-clear vocals and eerie character sketches give her lyrics substance. Will Gregory’s soaring strings and humming guitars owe something to film composer John Barry.
★★★★✩
MADONNA
MDNA World Tour (Interscope CD/DVD)
‘Sometimes it’s easier to show your ass than your feelings,’ says the Queen Of Pop on this all-action reprise of last year’s global tour. Beneath the exhibitionist poses, she remains the complete performer, and this is inventive and accomplished. Like A Virgin doesn’t work as a piano waltz, but she is in fine voice on Hung Up and Like A Prayer.
★★★★✩
MDNA World Tour (Interscope CD/DVD)
‘Sometimes it’s easier to show your ass than your feelings,’ says the Queen Of Pop on this all-action reprise of last year’s global tour. Beneath the exhibitionist poses, she remains the complete performer, and this is inventive and accomplished. Like A Virgin doesn’t work as a piano waltz, but she is in fine voice on Hung Up and Like A Prayer.
★★★★✩
JACK JOHNSON
From Here To Now To You (Island)
The world’s most laid-back rock star always sounds so darned happy that he sometimes lacks edge. This finds the former surfing champion on familiar ground. His delivery is low-key, but I Got You and Tape Deck are tuneful, and Ben Harper adds atmospheric slide guitar on the bluesy Change.
★★★✩✩
From Here To Now To You (Island)
The world’s most laid-back rock star always sounds so darned happy that he sometimes lacks edge. This finds the former surfing champion on familiar ground. His delivery is low-key, but I Got You and Tape Deck are tuneful, and Ben Harper adds atmospheric slide guitar on the bluesy Change.
★★★✩✩
LISSIE
Back To Forever (Columbia)
Having sung backing vocals on Robbie Williams’s Take The Crown, Mississippi belle Lissie Maurus aims high on this second album. I Don’t Wanna Go To Work is a thumping country-rocker, and she sails close to Seventies Fleetwood Mac on The Habit. But it is her big ballads, notably Back To Forever, that most impress.
★★★✩✩
Back To Forever (Columbia)
Having sung backing vocals on Robbie Williams’s Take The Crown, Mississippi belle Lissie Maurus aims high on this second album. I Don’t Wanna Go To Work is a thumping country-rocker, and she sails close to Seventies Fleetwood Mac on The Habit. But it is her big ballads, notably Back To Forever, that most impress.
★★★✩✩
NAUGHTY BOY
Hotel Cabana (Virgin EMI)
Raised on Bollywood tracks and British dance, producer Naughty Boy (Shahid Khan) used his Deal Or No Deal winnings to launch a pop career. This solo debut relies on guests, including Ed Sheeran, and is boosted by Khan’s ear for a memorable hook on the benchmark singles Wonder and La La La.
★★★✩✩
Hotel Cabana (Virgin EMI)
Raised on Bollywood tracks and British dance, producer Naughty Boy (Shahid Khan) used his Deal Or No Deal winnings to launch a pop career. This solo debut relies on guests, including Ed Sheeran, and is boosted by Khan’s ear for a memorable hook on the benchmark singles Wonder and La La La.
★★★✩✩
RIZZLE KICKS
Roaring ’20s (Island)
Brighton pair Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander-Sule recall the energetic beats and brass of 2-Tone bands like The Specials and Madness on this infectious second album. There is a jazzy cameo, too, by Jamie Cullum, and a nod to EMF’s Unbelievable on future hit Get To The Good Bit.
★★★✩✩
Roaring ’20s (Island)
Brighton pair Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander-Sule recall the energetic beats and brass of 2-Tone bands like The Specials and Madness on this infectious second album. There is a jazzy cameo, too, by Jamie Cullum, and a nod to EMF’s Unbelievable on future hit Get To The Good Bit.
★★★✩✩