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Posted by heatworld on Monday 10 Aug 2009

Filed under: Dannii Minogue, Jack Tweed, Jordan, Louis Walsh, Michael Jackson, Peter Andre

Former child star Mark Lester claims to father of Jacko’s daughter:
Mark Lester, the godfather of Michael Jackson's three children, has dramatically claimed that he could be the biological father of Jackson’s middle child Paris. In a tell-all interview yesterday former child star Mark said; "I gave Michael my sperm so that he could have kids - and I believe Paris is my daughter. It's been a secret for too long. In 1996 Michael asked me if I would give him my sperm and I said yes. It was a gift to him, no money was paid, it was something I was honoured to do. He wanted children so badly." Mark says he has spoken out after being refused contact with Paris when Michael’s mother Katherine was granted full custody. He says the resemblance between his own daughter Harriet and Paris has been noted, and added, "I feel a definite bonding with Paris, I want to have contact with her. It's cruel that I've been excluded."

Jack Tweed facing eviction
Jack Tweed could be facing eviction after the latest in a string of wild bash at his new home proved to be one party too many for his furious neighbours. Police were called to Jack’s home in swish Repton Park, Essex, on Friday night following a report of drug dealing. The claim turned out to be false, but police did find couples romping in every room of the house and it was later described as “a den of sex”. Now Jack’s neighbours want the 22 year-old booted out, and even the estate security guards have threatened to report the, ahem, grieving widow to the landlords. Isn’t he just charming?

Louis apologises to Dannii over X Factor ‘bullying’
Louis Walsh has finally apologised for his behaviour towards Dannii Minogue during last year’s X Factor. The 57 year-old received a barrage of criticism from viewers after he made unkind comments towards his fellow judge, causing her to break down in tears, and ultimately threaten to quit the show. Dannii, 37, revealed, “Louis was very sweet on the first day of work this year. He said, ‘I’m so sorry, please don’t let me do that again.’ It’s nice now to see the side of him everyone else knows.” We’ve very pleased to hear it. It’s now just a matter of weeks to go before the new series kicks off - are you as excited as we are?

Peter Andre lands a lucrative cookery book deal
Peter Andre has landed himself a £1.5 million deal to release a cookery book - with recipes designed especially for families. And his latest venture is sure to wind estranged wife Jordan up a little. An insider said, "This will really drive Katie round the bend - Pete's empire just keeps on growing. Kate prized herself on having best-selling books, it was one of the things that made her more of a housewife than a party girl. But now Pete is riding high and more and more success is coming his way since their split." And it certainly looks as though his book will have a winning formula. The insider added; "It will start with barbecue food - which all men will love - and ways to spruce up a juicy piece of meat. Then it will have delicious pastas and soups."