The 9 0'Clock News – Tue 23 Jun

Posted by heatworld on Tuesday 23 Jun 2009

Filed under: Atomic Kitten, Chris Brown, Dermot O'Leary, Jenny Frost, Katie Price, Kerry Katona, Peter Andre, Rihanna, Susan Boyle, The X Factor, Breaking Up, Brush with the law

Chris Brown pleads guilty to Rihanna assault:
Chris Brown was yesterday ordered to stay well clear of ex-girlfriend Rihanna for at least five years, after he pleaded guilty to assaulting her. A relieved Rihanna arrived at the LA court only to be informed that she would no longer be required to testify. By agreeing to a plea deal and confessing his guilt, Chris allowed his ex to avoid taking the stand. Chris must not go within 50 yards of the Umbrella singer for at least five years – but that shortens to ten yards if they find themselves at the same public event. In addition to staying clear, Chris has also been given 180 days of hard labour, which will involve tasks such as picking up litter and cleaning away graffiti. The rapper kept his head down and looked upset as the terms were read out, but he did not make any comment.

Katie Price's Ibiza antics could ruin career
Industry experts are warning that Katie Price's recent escapades in Ibiza could have cost her a number of lucrative deals. Ever since leaving the I'm A Celeb... jungle, where she also met and fell for Peter Andre, the model has successfully left her alter ego Jordan behind her and made a career out of being Katie Price, mum and businesswoman. However, troublesome Jordan, who appears to have returned in the past month, is not as liked by the public, and could be bad for her career. One expert explained, "Some people – young women and mothers in particular – have turned against her. Companies do not want to be associated with someone the public dislike." It does seem as if Katie's self-destruct button is wedged down at the moment, but perhaps this is just her way of dealing with the pain of her break-up. What are your thoughts?

Su-Bo to coach X Factor contestants?
Susan Boyle could have landed herself a new job – working on The X Factor! The show's host Dermot O'Leary hinted at the offer yesterday, saying he believes the West Lothian singer would make a great coach for some of the future finalists. Su-Bo would help coach the over-25s group, and also get the opportunity to duet with some of the hopefuls during the live shows. Dermot himself is a big Su-Bo fan, saying, "I'm glad she did so well. She was brilliant!" Do you think Su-Bo would do well as an X Factor mentor?

Jenny Frost denies Atomic Kitten reunion
When we brought you the news that an Atomic Kitten reunion was in the pipeline, we got a mixed response. It was alleged that Kerry Katona had been approached to rejoin the band, presumably because her inclusion would create more interest – but there's one other former Kitten who's not so thrilled by the idea. "I read that we're supposed to be getting back together with Kerry," Jenny Frost tells Closer magazine, "But I'd rather eat my own kidney with a spoon!" Oh dear. Well, that told us. Make sure you pick up today's brand new copy of heat to see some exclusive – and quite shocking – pictures of Kerry.