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FINAL PRAYERS Kobe and Gigi attended a Catholic mass at a church near their Newport Beach home hours before they died in the tragic helicopter crash.

KOBE BRYANT DEATH OF A LEGEND

Thesportsworldwasin mourningthisweekasformer professionalbasketballerKobe Bryantwastragicallykilledina helicoptercrashalongwithhis13-year-old daughterGianna(‘Gigi’). ThepairwereontheirwaytotheLA Lakersstar’sMambaAcademyforGigi’s basketball game on January 26 when the choppercamedownnotfarfrom KourtneyKardashian’sCalabasashome, afterflyinginthickfog.Sixothersaswell asthepilotalsoperished. Kobe,41,leavesbehindwifeVanessa, 37,anddaughtersNatalia,17,Bianka, three,andCapri,sevenmonths. OtherplayersandA-listerspaidtribute tothemuch-lovedstar.‘Hewasafierce competitor,oneofthegreatsofthegame andacreativeforce,’saidMichaelJordan, whileReeseWitherspoonshared on Twitter, ‘Just devastated.’ CELEBS SPEAK OUT Former US president Barack Obama, Justin Bieber, Alicia Keys, Ellen DeGeneres, Gigi Hadid and Lizzo were among many who flooded social media with tributes to the basketball legend. Celebrities and fans grieve the loss of a star Friends say Kobe and Vanessa had a pact ‘never to fly together’

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Kobe won five NBA championships in his 20- year career before retiring in 2016

CHANNING HITS BACK! ‘Ain’t (nobody) more stunning and beautiful to look at… than Jess,’ the actor wrote.

CHANNING & JESSIE BACK ON! Well, that was fast! Just weeks after calling time on their relationship, Channing Tatum and Jessie J have found their way back into each other’s arms. Yay!

‘They took a few weeks apart but ultimately decided they really care about each other,’ tells an insider of the couple. ‘[They] seem very happy to be spending time together again.’

Channing, 39, and Jessie, 31 – who called it quits back in November after dating for over a year – confirmed their reconciliation by hitting the red carpet together at Clive Davis’ preGrammys bash, and sharing a series of social media posts.

The actor was later forced to clapback at a troll, who implied he was better off with his ex-wife Jenna Dewan, 39, than Jessie. ‘It’s hurtful and I ain’t about it,’ the Magic Mike star said.

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AN OPEN BOOK The star says she also touches on her parents’ divorce, past relationships and her life with husband Eric Johnson and their three kids – Maxwell, seven, Ace, six, and Birdie, 10 months. JESSICA SIMPSON MY SECRET BATTLE! The star reveals her addiction issues, past traumas and what saved her S he’s lived most of her life in the spotlight, thanks to an impressive catalogue of music, movies, TV shows and side hustles. But there’s plenty of things fans don’t yet know about Jessica Simpson, and that’s why her new memoir Open Book is so powerful – with the star lifting the lid for the first time on her struggles with addiction and trauma.

In extracts from her book – which will hit shelves on February 4 – the 39-year-old opens up about turning to alcohol and prescription medication to cope with the sexual abuse she suffered as a child. ‘I was killing myself withallthedrinkingandpills,’Jessica admitsinhermemoir. Theabusestartedwhenshewas justsixyearsold,whilesharingabed withthedaughterofafamilyfriend. ‘It would start with tickling my back and then go into things that were extremely uncomfortable,’ she writes.

This led to Jess’ reliance on booze and pills, with the star hitting rock bottom in 2017 after not being able to help her kids get ready for a Halloween party due to her being so inebriated. ‘I was terrified of letting them see me in that shape,’ Jess admits. But the star has since turned her life around, giving birth to her third child, Birdie Mae, last year. ‘Giving up the alcohol was easy,’ she recalls. ‘I was mad at thebottle.’Howbrave,Jess! If you or someone you know needs help, contact Lifeline for 24/7 support on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au

MICHELLE BRIDGES ‘I’M SO EMBARRASSED’ Michelle Bridges has expressed her shame over being caught drink driving with her fiveyear-old son Axel in the car.

The 49-year-old was breath tested by police on January 26. She later explained she’s been going through a ‘difficult time’ following her split from Steve ‘Commando’ Willis, 43.

‘This behaviour is inexcusable, and I’m absolutely devastated and embarrassed to find myself in this position. It’s been a very difficult time for me the last few weeks dealing with the break-up of my longterm relationship,’ the former Biggest Loser trainer said. Michelle is due to appear in court on February 18. Michelle says she ‘deeply regrets’ breaking the law Michelle and Steve began dating in 2013

AMY SCHUMER THREESOME WITH HER EX! Amy Schumer and hubby Chris Fischer have got themselves a new roommate… her ex-beau! Kyle Dunnigan –who Amy briefly dated, and who also appeared in her 2015 film Trainwreck –has revealed he’s moved into the couple’s New York home while they work on her new series Love, Beth . ‘[Her apartment] is beautiful. If you saw it, you’d stay,’ Kyle told radio host Howard Stern. ‘I’ve been there for a month and a half... She’s been very cool.’ But Amy, 38, and Chris, 40, might want to watch out! ‘I’m supposed to leave in three weeks, but I don’t think I’m going to,’ Kyle joked. Awks!

With the couple’s eight-month-old baby boy Gene also taking residence, we’re sure it’s starting to feel like a full house! Taylor’s doco also details her mum Andrea’s battle with cancer

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TOO CLOSE? Despite dating Amy, Kyle says her hubby Chris is totally cool about the unusual living arrangement. ‘We bro out,’ he says.

Taylor Swift gets candid about overcoming an eating disorder in her new documentary Miss Americana –which is set to premiere on Netflix on January 31. In the ‘raw’ film, Taylor admits she struggled to not criticise her body after seeing pictures of her figure every day. When her ‘tummy was too big, or... someone said that I looked pregnant’ would trigger the singer to ‘just starve a little bit’. ‘[I would] just stop eating,’ she explains. The star also reveals her lack of eating got so bad that she would often feel faint while performing. ‘I thought that I was supposed to feel like I was going to pass out at the end of a show, or in the middle of it,’ Taylor divulges in the doco. ‘Now I realise, no, if you eat food, have energy, get stronger, you can do all these shows and not feel (exhausted).’

BACK TOGETHER? RIHANNA & DRAKE

Rihanna didn’t waste any time finding a shoulder to lean on following her split from her billionaire beau Hassan Jameel. The 31-year-old singer was spotted reconnecting with old flame Drake, 33, at a concert in New York. Rihanna and Saudi businessman Hassan, 31, had been inseparable since hooking up in 2017, declaring their love with PDA-heavy vacations to Paris before their sudden break-up on January 17. And it wasn’t long before she was being comforted by her ex-beau –with RiRi’s reunion with Drake taking place the very same day. Interesting!

PON DE REPLAY Just two years ago, Drake revealed he wanted to ‘start a family’ with Rihanna, with the singer responding by saying she was ‘flattered’. Aww!

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PAMELA ANDERSON TIES THE KNOT

Could the fifth time be the charm for serial bride Pamela Anderson? The former Baywatch babe surprised fans by tying the knot with producer Jon Peters in a private ceremony in Malibu on January 20. The 52-year-old first dated Jon, 74, after meeting at the Playboy Mansion in the ’80s. And the couple decided to marry after reuniting in recent months. TEXT BY SARA TAPIA & MELISSA FIELD ‘There are beautiful girls everywhere. I could have my pick, but –for 35 years –I’ve only wanted Pamela,’ Jon shared in a statement. ‘She makes me wild –in a good way.’ The nuptials marks the fifth wedding for both parties. Pamela was previously married to rockers Tommy Lee and Kid Rock, and pro poker player Rick Salomon... twice!

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GOT HER B BODY EV HOW NICOLE KI

NICOLE: ‘EVERYTHING IN MODERATION’ ‘I’m just not someone who believes in denial,’ says Nicole, adding that she doesn’t shy away from junk food on Keith’s tour bus when they’re on the road. But the rest of the time Nicole follows the 80/20 rule, filling up on oats or a smoothie for breakfast and lean protein, salads, vegies and fruit snacks for her other meals.

This inspirational A-lister is turning 53 this year – not that you’d know it! J aws dropped when a bikiniclad Nicole Kidman hit the beach in Sydney with her family during her recent summer holiday in Australia. ‘She looked absolutely amazing!’ recalls an onlooker, adding that everyone was in awe of the 52-year old’s incredible physique. ‘She was toned and fit, and seemed so happy and confident.’ With good reason.

‘Nicole’s told friends she’s never looked or felt better in her life,’ a source tells OK!, adding that the Bombshell actress’ secret is surprisingly simple. ‘She’s never been a fan of extreme dieting, and admits that she doesn’t think twice before reaching for a treat. But thanks to exercise, like yoga, Pilates and an occasional spin class,’ the source explains, ‘she’s able to keep herself in top shape – and proudly rock a bikini in style.’

FOOD FOR THOUGHT When it comes to her meal plan, Nicole doesn’t stress. ‘I’m actually not that strict,’ confesses the star, who eats ‘pretty much anything’ she wants, but in moderation. ‘[My diet] walks a path that’s 80 per cent healthy, 20 per cent [indulgence].’

In addition to starting each morning with a nutritious breakfast – she loves oatmeal, bananas and protein smoothies – Nicole takes a daily multivitamin. ‘It fills any nutrition gaps I have when I’m on the road,’ she says, and also gives her ‘a lot of energy’.

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But Nicole doesn’t shy away from her favourite indulgences either. ‘I love warm bread with Reggiano [cheese],’ she admits. ‘And I really love a fresh seafood platter with Sydney rock oysters, tiger prawns, mud crab and lobster. I love my food.’ SHAPING UP Her diet may be relaxed, but the same can’t be said for the Oscar winner’s lifestyle. ‘Nicole’s very active and athletic. She enjoys taking vigorous walks on the beach and goes for hikes before dinner. She also loves a good swim in the ocean,’ shares the source, adding that Nicole motivates everyone in the family – including husband Keith Urban, 52, and Nicole takes a more relaxed approach to diet and fitness when she’s on holiday

I’M NOT ACTUALLY THAT STRICT – I REALLY LOVE MY FOOD their daughters Sunday, 11, and Faith, nine – to get moving. ‘I try to mix it up with sports, running and yoga,’ explains the Aussie star. ‘I also love spinning and try to get everyone to spin!’

Keith is always happy to join in. ‘They’ve told friends that couples workouts help to keep their marriage on track, both emotionally and physically,’ spills the source. ‘Nicole often giggles that nothing gets them in a better mood than yoga!’ Nicole also adds that she ‘loves’ to run. ‘Plus I do sit-ups.’

Despite her devotion to working out, Nicole’s all about loving her body. ‘I have a little bit of a belly, a tiny bit of pooch,’ she jokes. ‘I don’t want to lose it though, because I like to have some softness.’ Lookinggood,Nic!

BEACH BABE ‘She doesn’t usually rock a bikini on the beach, but Nicole looked stunning,’ a source says of the actress, who shed her normal rashie for a dip in the ocean.