The wife of a former member of the Red Hot Chili Peppers is fighting for a $75,000 monthly alimony payment. Nicole Frusciante has filed legal papers demanding that the band's ex-guitarist John significantly increase his initial $20,000 payment, and John has now addressed the new request.
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- Lady Gaga goes undercover in NYC with fiance Taylor Kinney
- Alessandra Ambrosio heads to Pilates in animal print
- Jennifer Lawrence dons low-cut white dress in NYC
- Olivia Wilde wears sheer top at screening for Meadowland
- Lady Gaga goes undercover in NYC with fiance Taylor Kinney
- Alessandra Ambrosio heads to Pilates in animal print
ALL THE HOTTEST
- Red Hot Chili Peppers ex-guitarist John Frusciante refuses to pay estranged wife's demand of $75,000 a month Bitter breakup
- Pretty Little Liars Ashley Benson and Lucy Hale look fierce as they take a stylish stroll around NYC following Comic Con Stars of Pretty Little Liars
- You're through! Kanye West surprises American Idol judges by 'auditioning' for the singing competition Going to Hollywood
- Whitney Bischoff reveals she's back in the dating game after split from fiancé Chris Soules... as he's linked to Rumer Willis Bachelor winner
- It sure pays to Work B****! Britney Spears takes a ride in her new white Maserati as she enjoys a weekend off from Vegas show With brother Bryan
- 'Give parents a break!' Kanye West rants about in-app purchases after North plays on the iPad (but has he tried Kim's game?) She's the Queen of apps
- Single life suits her! Jennifer Garner shows off her toned physique as she leaves the gym looking happy and relaxed Looked fantastic
- It's a wrap! Emma Stone dons pretty coral frock to finish filming musical romance La La Land with Ryan Gosling Nearly finished with the role
- 'There is no such thing as ready': Bindi Irwin shares inspiring message with fans as she trains for Dancing With The Stars Always nearly there
- A hard day's work! Joanna Krupa puts bikini body on display as she takes a dip in the Miami surf Beach Bunny two-piece
- Arnold Schwarzenegger 'is still married to Maria Shriver FOUR YEARS after she filed for divorce' The couple split in 2011
- She's got high style! Sarah Michelle Gellar is on-trend in edgy leather jacket and hat as she touches down after flight The 38-year-old had a jam-packed week in NY
UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ
- 'Am I dating Bradley Cooper?' Amy Schumer says she changed relationship status to 'engaged' after awkward encounter with heartthrob
- 'It was everything we wanted!' One Tree Hill star Tyler Hilton and Megan Park tie the knot in intimate wedding ceremony Wedding bells
- Still Crazy in Love! Beyonce and Jay Z reveal more PDA in creative Instagram snaps from idyllic holiday Yachting vacation
- Tyga candidly confesses his 'love' for Kylie Jenner... as she talks about 15 pound weight gain during new interview on her app
- Shania Twain's diva demands revealed: Star needs 'six vegetarian meals, scented candles and NO lilies in her hotel room' Sends assistant to check
- Selena Gomez throws herself back into work as she jets out of Los Angeles after revealing brave lupus battle Had chemotherapy to tackle disease
- The Kardashians first music video? Kim and her sisters look like a girl band as they pose in stylised promo for KUWTK Watch it here
- Mickey Rooney 'had an affair with Elizabeth Taylor when she was just 14 and he was in his mid-20s' as revealed in new tell-all book
- Gabrielle Union and husband Dwyane Wade celebrate as the NBA star graces the cover of Ocean Drive Magazine Married one year
- Dita Von Teese captivates in a velvet gown with floral motif for Tiffany & Co book launch Burlesque dancer
- Easy rider! Dashing Norman Reedus rolls to The Walking Dead season six premiere on his trusty motorcycle Spruced himself up
- Liam Neeson cuts a slender figure as he attends Spirit of Ireland Gala... months after gaunt appearance sparked concern Skinny and frail in July
GOSSIP - DIRECT FROM LA
- The look of love! Kylie Jenner and Tyga gaze at each other during romantic stroll in Calabasas Lovebirds
- 'I'm not in the mood today': Khloe Kardashian struggles to find her gym motivation before hitting the salon instead Taking the day off
- Make-up free Elle Fanning keeps cool in a Rodarte tank as she bonds with her grandmother over lunch Rodarte Muse
- Truly angelic! Gwyneth Paltrow will play godmother to American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy's son... after being honored with Lifetime Impact Award
- Elegance is alive and well: Lauren Cohan dazzles in monochrome beside vibrant Danai Gurira at star-studded premiere of The Walking Dead
- 'Join me!' Caitlyn Jenner stands up against bullying as she takes to Instagram to share her support for GLAAD's Spirit Day Encouraging people
- 'Daddy's favorite yoga!' Alec Baldwin jokes he would rather sleep than strike a pose in new Instagram video with daughter Carmen Posted by Hilaria
- '10 more weeks to go!' Pregnant Coco Austin shares sweet image of her unborn daughter Chanel in 3D ultrasound video Coco and Ice-T's baby
- Rick Ross and new fiancee Lira Mercer make their red carpet debut at 2015 BET Hip Hop Awards Engaged last month
- Shia LaBeouf is arrested AGAIN: Drunk star booked for public intoxication in Austin 'after running wild down city streets in front of police'
- Thigh's the limit! Ashley Benson shows off legs in black mini-skirt as she hits New York Comic Con with Pretty Little Liars co-stars
- Confirmed! Frances Bean Cobain wears a band on wedding finger... as she's pictured for first time since 'secret wedding' Secret wedding
ALL THE LATEST SHOWBUSINESS
- Selma Blair looks sensational and sophisticated in bold multi-coloured dress as she attends gala party Selma Blair looked pretty in purple
- Winging it! Blake Lively looks fashion forward as she teams bird-print jacket with clashing top while taking a break from Woody Allen movie Mixing it up!
- Jennifer Lawrence flashes her taut tum in grey crop top and low-waisted trousers as she gives Aziz Ansari a piggyback ride to his car after Saturday Night Live party
- SPOILER ALERT: Coronation Street's Luke Britton loses his temper after Jamie Baldwin threatens to expose 'revenge porn' pictures of his sister Steph
- Pink haired Jared Leto heads out for lunch with friends in a statement T-shirt emblazoned with the word 'Damaged' Jared Leto headed out for lunch with friends
- American Horror Story's Sarah Paulson puts on a fashionable display in a fitted black dress alongside Amanda Peet at the Hammer Museum's Gala in the Garden
- Purple reign: Michelle Heaton is belle of the ball in a stunning violet bodice dress at the 21st Anniversary Pink Ribbon Ball Michelle Heaton pulled out all the stops
- Mad Men's Kiernan Shipka, 15, cuts an elegant figure in pretty patterned blue dress as she attends museum gala Continued to dazzle the showbiz bash
- TOWIE star Gemma Collins 'has grown close to violent criminal Carl Entwistle after breaking up with jailed cocaine dealer Alex Moss' Shared a snap of him
- 'Old stomping grounds': Kendra Wilkinson pays former boyfriend Hugh Hefner and his wife Crystal Harris a visit as she takes her children to the Playboy Mansion
- Made for each other! MIC star Lucy Watson gets cosy under the covers with boyfriend James Dunmore at Rugby on the Green Looks snug
NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
- Emma Stone puts on a leggy display in a chic lace mini dress as she attends the Hammer Museum's Gala in the Garden event Monochrome magic
- Statuesque Stacy Keibler shows off her svelte frame in plunging thigh-high slit gown as she enjoys late night outing with husband Jared Pobre
- A flare for fashion: Matt Bellamy rocks a pair of retro red paisley trousers as he and girlfriend Elle Evans enjoy a romantic date Walked hand in hand
- SPOILER ALERT: Robert Sugden's life is once again in danger in Emmerdale as Cain Dingle tries to kill him Very uncertain future in Emmerdale
- 'Run, Forrest, run! Tom Hanks channels iconic character Gump as he runs through Times Square for Sully movie Always running
- Georgia May Foote leads the Strictly stars back to the hotel following the show, in sexy knee-high boots, after being scolded by Len Goodman for very intimate performance
- Effortlessly stylish Kate Hudson goes braless in plunging floral-print dress as she attends LA fundraiser hosted by President Obama
- Alec Baldwin can't hide his delight as he clutches onto his gorgeous two-year-old daughter Carmen at the Hamptons Film Festival alongside wife Hilaria So cute
- Breaking Bad actress Krysten Ritter puts on a very leggy display in a little black dress at Comic Con in New York Krysten Ritter turned heads
- Jeremy Clarkson 'moves back into £2.5million country estate where ex-wife Frances Cain and three children still live' Back he goes
- She's a sport! Emmy Rossum kicks back with fiance Sam Esmail as she joins a host of stars including Adam Sandler at a baseball game Emmy Rossum cut quite the content figure
WORLD TO BROWSE AT A GLANCE!
- Ashley Olsen cuts a fashionable figure in layered silk gown as she attends the Hammer Museum's Gala in the Garden event Her own style
- Superstar squad! David Beckham teams up with Harry Styles and son Brooklyn for a friendly kick-about at Old Trafford
- 'Learn a lesson from me': Sherrie Hewson urges people not to put off cancer checks... as she admits she was 'stupid' for going on CBB after finding a lump
- 'Someone's just a little bit burnt they lost their chair': Rita Ora slams former X Factor judge Louis Walsh as she stands up for newcomer Nick Grimshaw
- 'Our first family holiday!': Billi Mucklow and Andy Carroll are proud parents as they take their baby son Arlo on jet-set getaway
- Original supermodel Janice Dickinson, 60, defies her age to wear skin-tight leather trousers as she steps out in Dublin
- Nikki Reed puts on a leggy display in thigh-skimming shorts and flirty blouse as she launches eco-conscious bag collection
- He's wheel-y good! Brooklyn Beckham is a cool customer in bandana and camouflage shirt as showcases his Wiz Board skills
- Geordie Shore star Holly Hagan parades plunging cleavage and taut tum in VERY daring satin crop as she hits the town
- Proud Dawn O'Porter looks chic in black shirt dress as she supports handsome husband Chris O'Dowd at The Program premiere
- If you've got it, flaunt it! Pixie Lott puts on a leggy display as she steps out wearing retro denim hotpants in LA If you've got it...
REVIEWS
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- Strictly Come Dancing's Georgia May Foote puts on sexy display in slashed dress... before irate Len Goodman scolds partner Giovanni Pernice in shocking outburst
- Flawless Kendall Jenner goes makeup-free while flaunting her endless legs in skin-tight leggings as she steps out after photo shoot in London
- Boy power! X Factor's Che Chesterton gets a standing ovation from ALL FOUR judges...as the show's male soloists battle it out in brutal six-chair challenge
- 'Before TOWIE had begun!' Lydia Bright looks unrecognisable in sweet throwback snap posted by long-term boyfriend James Argent
- 'Best dance ever!' Strictly's Jay McGuiness is handed this year's first 10 as he tops the leaderboard in movie week with incredible Pulp Fiction routine
- 'Happiest I've ever been': Danielle Lloyd shows off her ample assets in plunging red midi dress as she puckers up to new beau
- Effortlessly stylish Kate Hudson goes braless in plunging floral-print dress as she attends LA fundraiser hosted by President Obama
- 'Learn a lesson from me': Sherrie Hewson urges people not to put off cancer checks... as she admits she was 'stupid' for going on CBB after finding a lump in her breast
- Strictly's Kellie Bright soars to second place on leaderboard with Star Wars dance... after partner Kevin Clifton reveals her exhausting EastEnders schedule 'hinders' them
- He's wheel-y good! Brooklyn Beckham is a cool customer in bandana and camouflage shirt as showcases his impressive Wiz Board skills
- If you've got it, flaunt it! Pixie Lott puts on a leggy display as she steps out wearing retro denim hotpants in LA
- Shia LaBeouf is arrested AGAIN: Drunk star booked for public intoxication in Austin 'after running wild down city streets in front of police'
- A hard day's work! Joanna Krupa puts bikini body on display as she takes a dip in the Miami surf
- Kylie Jenner and boyfriend Tyga involved in minor car accident as he crashes new $320,000 Rolls Royce after leaving nightclub
- Kourtney Kardashian sizzles in cleavage-baring top and tight trousers as she parties the night away with a coy Justin Bieber
- Single life suits her! Jennifer Garner shows off her toned physique as she leaves the gym looking happy and relaxed
- Kylie Jenner gives a tour of her lavish $2.7M mansion... where boyfriend Tyga's mugshot is framed on her shelf and a huge picture of her pout hangs on the wall
- Parents back Kanye in rant about children's iPad security: Angry star hits out at in-app purchases after North accidentally racks up costs... and he's not the first to complain
- Mickey Rooney 'had an affair with Elizabeth Taylor when she was just 14 and he was in his mid-20s' as revealed in new tell-all book
- You're through! Kanye West surprises American Idol judges by 'auditioning' for the singing competition
- Shania Twain's diva demands revealed: Star needs 'six vegetarian meals, scented candles and NO lilies in her hotel room'
- 'Wait this text was meant for Miley Cyrus!' Amy Schumer tweets hilarious message from Kevin Hart ahead of her SNL hosting gig
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THEATRE
- Greek epic? This version of The Odyssey is more like Doctor Who, writes QUENTIN LETTS Poet Simon Armitage has had a go at the Odyssey story
- Little more than an X-rated high school movie themed with identity politics: PATRICK MARMION reviews Teddy Ferrara
- 'More like a lesbian 50 Shades Of Grey': Tipping The Velvet is an exhausting three-hour romp Approach this new stage adaptation with caution
- Lady Macbeth Of Mtsensk is a terrifying masterpiece, but crudely produced Crudities abound in this blatant staging of the ENO production
- Hurrah for hornpipes: QUENTIN LETTS reviews HMS Pinafore Gilbert and Sullivan's operettas have been tiptoeing back into fashion
- Sorry, but these City slickers can't shock us any more: Corporate cliches in Roaring Trade, writes QUENTIN LETTS Has lost some of the vim
LATEST ALBUM RELEASES
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SHAWN MENDES
Handwritten (Island)
Aged just 16, this week Mendes became the youngest singer since Justin Bieber to top the U.S. album chart, and comparisons between the two Canadians are inevitable. This debut relies heavily on romantic teen ballads, while recent single Life Of The Party embraces the thwack and boom of modern pop. There is more to Mendes, though, with the pounding acoustics of Something Big and Strings closer to Ed Sheeran.
***
Handwritten (Island)
Aged just 16, this week Mendes became the youngest singer since Justin Bieber to top the U.S. album chart, and comparisons between the two Canadians are inevitable. This debut relies heavily on romantic teen ballads, while recent single Life Of The Party embraces the thwack and boom of modern pop. There is more to Mendes, though, with the pounding acoustics of Something Big and Strings closer to Ed Sheeran.
***
MARTIN GORE
MG (Mute)
As the main songwriter in Depeche Mode, Martin Gore can write catchy pop songs in his sleep. But this solo album offers an intriguing detour, comprising 16 electronic instrumentals recorded in his LA home. With its gently pulsing rhythms and subtle hooks, MG sounds like the soundtrack to a sci-fi film, while there are nods to Kraftwerk and David Bowies 1977 album Low. It may not be essential, but MG is an enterprising reminder of Gores talent.
****
MG (Mute)
As the main songwriter in Depeche Mode, Martin Gore can write catchy pop songs in his sleep. But this solo album offers an intriguing detour, comprising 16 electronic instrumentals recorded in his LA home. With its gently pulsing rhythms and subtle hooks, MG sounds like the soundtrack to a sci-fi film, while there are nods to Kraftwerk and David Bowies 1977 album Low. It may not be essential, but MG is an enterprising reminder of Gores talent.
****
IMAGINE DRAGONS
Smoke + Mirrors (Interscope)
Finding their niche between the meaty pop of OneRepublic and Coldplays shiny rock, Las Vegas band Imagine Dragons had a major hit with Radioactive, a single that sold nine million. This second album charts a similarly glossy path. New single I Bet My Life chimes perfectly with a machine-tooled pop landscape where sparkling hooks are everything, but there is greater individuality in the jittery electronics of Gold and the beats that power Hopeless Opus.
★★★★
Smoke + Mirrors (Interscope)
Finding their niche between the meaty pop of OneRepublic and Coldplays shiny rock, Las Vegas band Imagine Dragons had a major hit with Radioactive, a single that sold nine million. This second album charts a similarly glossy path. New single I Bet My Life chimes perfectly with a machine-tooled pop landscape where sparkling hooks are everything, but there is greater individuality in the jittery electronics of Gold and the beats that power Hopeless Opus.
★★★★
KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN
Tomorrow Will Follow Today (Iscream)
Crowned best duo at last years BBC Folk Awards, guitarist Lakeman and singer Roberts mix traditional fare with ear-catching originals. The Devon husband-and-wife team deliver a blood-soaked preface on murder ballad Child Owlet. Another ancient tune, The Robber Bridegroom, is similarly sinister. Self-penned numbers bring light relief: Song To Live By offers advice to the couples twin daughters; The Banishing Book is a racy gem.
★★★
Tomorrow Will Follow Today (Iscream)
Crowned best duo at last years BBC Folk Awards, guitarist Lakeman and singer Roberts mix traditional fare with ear-catching originals. The Devon husband-and-wife team deliver a blood-soaked preface on murder ballad Child Owlet. Another ancient tune, The Robber Bridegroom, is similarly sinister. Self-penned numbers bring light relief: Song To Live By offers advice to the couples twin daughters; The Banishing Book is a racy gem.
★★★
FRYARS
Power (Fiction)
FROM the same London circles as Bombay Bicycle Club, Benjamin Garrett aka Fryars wrote two tracks for Lily Allens Sheezus album, but is more at home as a solo artist. This second album arrives five years after his debut and sees his talent maturing. His crooned vocals, augmented by skewed electronics and stunning harmonies, can sound mannered, but tracks such as On Your Own pack a hefty emotional punch.
***
Power (Fiction)
FROM the same London circles as Bombay Bicycle Club, Benjamin Garrett aka Fryars wrote two tracks for Lily Allens Sheezus album, but is more at home as a solo artist. This second album arrives five years after his debut and sees his talent maturing. His crooned vocals, augmented by skewed electronics and stunning harmonies, can sound mannered, but tracks such as On Your Own pack a hefty emotional punch.
***
ANNA PHOEBE
Between The Shadow And The Soul (The Orchard)
A BAREFOOT violin virtuoso with her heart in the prog-rock era, Phoebe toured with Roxy Music and Jon Lord, and she leads some superb ensemble playing on this mainly instrumental affair. She combines European folk and classical influences with verve. Ian Anderson adds trademark flute on A Moments Deception.
***
Between The Shadow And The Soul (The Orchard)
A BAREFOOT violin virtuoso with her heart in the prog-rock era, Phoebe toured with Roxy Music and Jon Lord, and she leads some superb ensemble playing on this mainly instrumental affair. She combines European folk and classical influences with verve. Ian Anderson adds trademark flute on A Moments Deception.
***
SCOTT MATTHEWS
Home Part 1 (San Remo)
THIS singer-songwriter has slipped under the radar since scooping an Ivor Novello award eight years ago. But his fifth album is a gem. Made in his West Midlands home studio, its observant songs are sung with a sweetness that recalls Elliott Smith.
****
Home Part 1 (San Remo)
THIS singer-songwriter has slipped under the radar since scooping an Ivor Novello award eight years ago. But his fifth album is a gem. Made in his West Midlands home studio, its observant songs are sung with a sweetness that recalls Elliott Smith.
****