By THOMAS DURANTE

Struggles: An emotional Oscar De La Hoya admitted battling with alcohol and cocaine, as well as cheating on his wife, in an interview with Univision

Recounting his rise to the top of the boxing world and his fall from grace in an ego-busting photo scandal, Oscar De La Hoya is confessing the truth.

Speaking about the claims of stripper Milana Dravnel, as well as his own substance abuse and infidelity, the retired boxer has bared it all.

It has been nearly four years since photos purportedly of the former champ clad in fishnets, panties and high heels were splashed online.


Feminine side: In 2007, De La Hoya was the subject of a photo scandal when a stripper who claimed he cheated on his wife with her made these images public
De La Hoya reportedly hired a team of lawyers, a PR firm and business


At the time, Mr De La Hoya’s handlers brushed off the photos as bad Photoshop jobs and his accuser as a money-grubber.

But in a tell-all interview this week, the former welterweight champ revealed: ‘It was me.’

In the interview with Univision, the former welterweight champion spilled the details of his marital, drug and alcohol problems.


Costume party: Milana Dravnel, who claimed Oscar De La Hoya cheated on his wife with her, allegedly leaked several embarrassing images on the internet


Known as 'The Golden Boy,' Mr De La Hoya became the subject of the photo scandal in 2007 when Ms Dravnel, who claimed he had cheated on his wife with her and posted the embarrassing images on the internet.

At the time, the De La Hoya camp claimed it wasn’t him in the photos and that the stripper was 'out for money.'

The Golden Boy’s legal team even brought in their own ‘photo expert,’ who said the photos were a computer-generated forgery.

His spokeswoman said of the photos: 'His head's too small and it doesn't even look like his body.'


Family man: Oscar De La Hoya poses with his wife Millie, right, and children Nina and Oscar Jr in this 2009 photo


De La Hoya reportedly hired a team of lawyers, a PR firm and business associates to discredit Ms Dravnel and goad her into retracting her story.

But in the interview with the Spanish-language network, which aired Tuesday night, the troubled pugilist revealed the truth.

'Let me to tell you, yes, yes, it was me,' he said.

TheSmokingGun.com reported that in June 2008, Ms Dravnel settled a federal lawsuit she brought against Mr De La Hoya.

Details of the settlement were never revealed as they signed confidentiality agreements, the website reported.


Kiss: Oscar De La Hoya has two daughters with Millie Coretjer, whom the retired boxer married in 2001


Warrior: In his last fight, Oscar De La Hoya, left, suffered a beating at the hands of Manny Pacquiao, right


De La Hoya retired from boxing in 2009 after a 16-year career that won him 10 world titles in six divisions.

His last match was a punishment at the hands of Manny Pacquiao, and De La Hoya's corner stopped the first after the eighth round.


Calling it quits: After 16 years in the ring and several world championships, De La Hoya retired in 2009


Oscar De La Hoya highlights



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By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Girls only! After enjoying a family meal last night Angelina Jolie took her eldest daughters Shiloh and Zahara shopping in Knightsbridge today

Last night they dined as a family at a Japanese restaurant on the Kings road in Chelsea but today it was a girls only affair.

Angelina Jolie and her eldest daughters Zahara, six and Shiloh, five, were seen hitting the shops in London earlier today.

The actress, 36, was dressed in an all-black ensemble in a pair of baggy black trousers, a blouse and a cropped jacket which she teamed with a pair of nude patent heels.


Shopping up a storm: The girls were seen paying a visit to La Stupenderia, an Italian children’s boutique on Motcomb street


Little Zahara was wearing a black and white print smock over a pair of jeans and silver ballet pumps.

Meanwhile Shiloh had donned a pair of combat shorts a T-shirt with a tie print and a pair of camouflage shoes for the outing.

The little girl also showed off a number of temporary tattoos on her hands and legs.


Star clients: It appeared the girls had some success in the boutique as a helper was seen emerging from the shop carrying a black shopping bag

And given the very different styles of the two Jolie-Pitts daughter there was a number of stops made at different children’s clothing boutiques in the affluent area of Knightsbridge.

Angelina was seen holding her girls hands as they made their way around the shops while the girls enthusiastically pointed at different shops that caught their eye.


Different styles: Zahara was wearing a black and white print smock over a pair of jeans while Shiloh had donned a pair of combat shorts a T-shirt with a tie print for the outing


And the brood appeared to find some success in La Stupenderia, an Italian children’s boutique on Motcomb street, with a helper emerging after the girls carrying a shopping bag.

The girl group then made their way to French Connection on the Kings Road where Angelina is said to have spent £1,300 on children's clothes.


Statement style: The 36-year-old actress had opted for an all-black ensemble for the shopping trip


Surprise guest: Brad Pitt had stunned locals in Scotland recently when he turned up for lunch at a highland hotel, while on a motorbike ride last Sunday


Last night Brad had joined Angelina and their six children for a family meal at Benihana, a Japanese eatery also on the Kings Road.

While Angelina surprised shop owners, last week Brad Pitt had stunned locals in Scotland recently when he turned up for lunch at a highland hotel, while on a motorbike ride.

Locals were enjoying a ceilidh at the Kintail Lodge Hotel in Ross-shire when Pitt walked in and ordered a coronation chicken sandwich and soup.


Soup and a sarnie: Locals were enjoying a ceilidh at the Kintail Lodge Hotel in Ross-shire when Pitt walked in and ordered a coronation chicken sandwich and soup


The actor was taking a break last Sunday from filming World War Z in Glasgow and had gone on a west coast tour on his motorbike.

Barmaid Helen MacLeod said Pitt was not recognised at first and was asked to hold the door as the group arrived and moved their equipment.


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By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Short but not so sweet: Pixie Lott struggled to contain her modesty in her short dress as she used a Boris bike in London yesterday

Her signature style is short and sweet but Pixie Lott probably should have adapted her look earlier today.

And as the singer took to a Boris bike around the capital her short dress proved problematic on the pedals.

Pixie, 20, was dressed in a short black dress with a white collar for the bike ride with her boyfriend Oliver Cheshire.


Suffering for fashion: The 20-year-old singer was seen trying to pull her skirt down as he blew up as she biked around


The singer teamed her dress with a pair of grey socks and black brogue shoes but struggled to conceal her modesty as she rode around London.

She had a Louis Vuitton bag slung across her shoulder and donned a pair of sunglasses for the ride.

And she certainly seemed to pick up some pace as she raced around with her bobbed blond locks being blown back in the wind.


Couple of cyclists: Pixie was joined by her boyfriend Oliver Cheshire on the ride around London


At one point Pixie even appeared to be trying to ride side saddle as she positioned her leg across the bike.

The blonde singer and her boyfriend, who did not suffer the same problems in his chinos, were both showing off impressive tans.

On Wednesday night Pixie attended the WellChild Awards held at the Inter-Continental Hotel in London.


Side saddle: It appeared that Pixie was trying to ride with her leg across the bike as the pair sped along


As she took to the red carpet alongside the likes of Prince Harry the singer once again sported her signature style in a short navy and blue print dress.

Pixie is gearing up for the release of her latest single All About Tonight.
And to celebrate the single Pixie is inviting her fans to join her in a midnight webchat.

Speaking to her fans in a video she said: 'All About Tonight is released on iTunes this Saturday and to celebrate its release, I'm going to do a live webchat from my actual flat at midnight, so I'd love for all of you to get involved.


Midnight chat: Pixie, who attended the Wellchild Awards on Wednesday night, has invited her fans to join her in a live webchat to launch her new single All About Tonight on Saturday

'I'm really excited and it's going to be amazing. I know it's a bit of a late one so I will make sure that we post the webchat online so you can see what happened. But hopefully all of you kids will stay up and join in with the celebration of the single launch, and we can have lots of fun at midnight - have a little midnight feast. I'm really excited.'


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By JADE WATKINS

Youthful butterfly: Madonna's metamorphosis into a youthful butterfly was complete last night, as she fluttered around on the red-carpet for the premiere of her directorial début W.E at the 68th Venice Film Festival

She already debuted a fresh-faced appearance at a photo-call this morning to which she arrived to looking glowing and wrinkle-free.

But Madonna's metamorphosis into a youthful butterfly was complete hours later, when she fluttered around on the red-carpet for the premiere of her directorial début W.E, at the 68th Venice Film Festival.

The 53-year-old looked ravishing in a floor-length dove-grey gown adorned with red butterflies, created especially for the star by Italian designer Vionnet.


Ravishing: The 53-year-old wore a floor-length dove-grey gown adorned with red butterflies, created especially for the star by Italian designer Vionnet and later she slipped on some glittery sunglasses of the same shade


The singer put on a grand entrance in the gown, which she paired with sky-high ruby red stilettos and a matching swipe of Scarlett lipstick.

And despite the darkness, Madonna slipped on a pair of glitter red-rimmed sunglasses for an added dramatic effect.

Adorned with diamonds, the stunning star wore her hair in an old-Hollywood style curl.


Social: Ever the social butterfly, she chatted with the stars of her movie, including actor James D'Arcy, who looked dapper in a black tuxedo


Ever the social butterfly, she chatted and posed with Australian actress Abbie Cornish, who looked gorgeous in a graduated strapless purple Ateliar Versace and British star Andrea Riseborough, who was princess-like in a lemon Christian Dior Couture sensation complete with intricate beading on the tulle skirt.

Both the women star in Madonna's second directorial debut.

She also caught up with one of the male stars of the film James D'Arcy, who looked handsome in a black tuxedo.

Earlier the mother-of-three arrived in a speed boat to the cheers of hundreds of fans.


Cool shade: Despite the darkness, Madonna smiled as she showed off her pair of glitter red-rimmed sunglasses for an added dramatic effect


Flanked by security, she was lead to the red-carpet with one of her assistants, who helped her with the train of her dress.

After posing for hundred of photographers in the press line, the star settled into her seat inside the auditorium to watch the film.

The singer first appeared as youthful as ever as she arrived at a photocall to promote W.E. that morning.


Helping hand: The star was lead to the red-carpet with one of her assistants who helped her with the train of her dress


Her complexion was glowing and despite her advancing years, amazingly line-free.

The singer-turned-director is apparently a fan of innovative beauty treatments including human placenta facials.

But despite these extreme measures, she has said she is opposed to the idea of going under the knife.

'I am what I am. And I don’t like the idea of someone putting you to sleep then taking knives to you,' she has said.


Proud: Madonna proudly poses with the stars of her film; James D'Arcy, Andrea Riseborough, Abbie Cornish, Natalie Dormer, Oscar Isaac, left to right


The pop star's new film is a drama loosely based on divorcee Wallis Simpson, whose relationship with Britain's King Edward VIII led to his abdication in 1936.

Her first film, Filth And Wisdom was released in 2008 but didn't go down as well as the singer would have hoped, so her appearance in Venice is one of importance as she hopes to blow critics away with her second effort.

The title of the film is said to stand for the initials of the two main characters, Wallis and Edward.

Ms Simpson became the Duchess of Windsor when King Edward VIII renounced the throne and married her.



Frenzy: The photographer's flashbulb go crazy for the stars


But fitness fanatic Madonna, has cleverly given the film a modern twist, probably hoping that this will hold her in better stead for praise rather than negative press.

The film's Royal Family storyline runs parallel with a modern day equivalent following an unhappily married New Yorker named Wally Winthrop.

The pop queen herself recently clarified that the film is about a woman's journey and not about the Duchess' life. Instead, the Duchess would act as the woman's spiritual guide.


Making an entrance: Earlier the mother-of-three arrived in a speed boat to the cheers of hundreds of fans


The star says the success of the Oscar-winning The King's Speech also gives audiences a point of reference for her new film, W.E.

'I view the success off that film as laying the ground work for my film,' she said in her press conference today.

'There's a little bit of history, and a little bit of knowledge. We are not starting from a blank slate.'.


Good seat then? After posing for hundred of photographers in the press line, the star settled into her seat alongside her the stars of her film


Madonna said she received support for the project from both her two director ex-husbands, Sean Penn and Guy Ritchie.

And it is with those two divorces from the after-mentioned men that make the singer best suited to tell the story of the two-time American divorcee.

Even Madonna admitted that were similar parallels with her and Wallis.


Gorgeous in grape: Australian actress Abbie Cornish gorgeous in a graduated strapless purple Ateliar Versace


She said that they have common traits, such as both being Americans married to Brits, a shared love of fabulous clothes and a sense of adventure.

But most of all, the singer said she could relate to being limited by fame and notoriety.

She also told a news conference that she identifies with Mrs Simpson, because fame often reduces celebrities 'to a soundbite.'

'I think once you become famous, you have to pretty much relinquish the idea that people are going to see you for who you are, or look beyond the surface of things,' she said.


Long and short of it: Model Natasha Poly, left, looked pretty in pink Gucci and actress Marisa Tomei, right, was demure in a psychedelic printed shift


Turning back the clock: Madonna's looked as youthful as ever as she arrived at a photocall to promote W.E. this morning


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By Sarah Fitzmaurice


Dropping a bombshell: Lucien revealed that he has a girlfriend leaving Kerry Katona crushed


They have been flirting for the past two weeks but Kerry Katona’s hopes of romance in the house have been quashed as Lucien has revealed he has a girlfriend.

The housemates were getting ready for bed when the Coronation Street actor made the shock revelation.

The group were talking about when they last had sex when Lucien revealed he was seeing a girl on the outside.


Bobby started the conversation revealing he was feeling particularly sexual frustrated and said: ‘Today was my breaking point I was like “I’m dying.”’

Amy Childs said was last intimate with someone in July while Kerry appealed to houseamtes and said: ‘Is there anyone to take me.’

Kerry asked Lucien if he slept with someone the day before he came into the house and it was at this point the actor dropped the bombshell that he was seeing a girl who had moved in with his friend.

Upset? As Lucien revealed he was seeing a 27-year-old girl Kerry turned her head and became quiet before asking him if he like his girlfriend


He explained: ‘She’s a cool girl she is 27 she has her career on track I kinda just got involved.’

And Kerry couldn’t help but query the actor on his girl asking if her liked her.

Lucien replied: ‘We’ve got a wicked thing together we are very good friends.’

‘She’s a sweet girl.’

You're in love: As the actor spoke more about his girlfriend saying she was a wicked girl and they got on well, Kerry started shouting. You're in love Mumbles is in love

Not too long: Amy Childs revealed that she last had sex in July


Kerry appeared disappointed by the revelation and hid her head under the covers.

And Lucien tried to play down the relationship and said she was a bit older and had her career on track suggesting they weren’t looking for the same thing out of a relationship.

Perhaps to try and mask her disappointment Kerry squealed out: You love her. Mumbles is in love.’

And it was at this point that the actor said no one was a patch on the mother-of-four, who he has been flirting with for the past two weeks.

Chatting up: Earlier in the day Lucien had pretended to chat Kerry up in the bedroom using his best lines


Kerry replied: ‘Nothing compares to me baby.’

Earlier in the day the pair had been continuing their flirtation as the actor pretended to chat Kerry up while they were in the bedroom much to the dismay of model Bobby.

It was quite an emotional day for Kerry who not only showed just how tough she can be as a mother taking on the role of mother in the house dishing out the discipline to Jedward.

But Kerry also showed her soft side and broke down into sobs of tears after she was granted a phone call from her daughter Molly.

Stern: After Jedward trashed the house it was Kerry Katona who screamed at them and made them clean up their mess


After John and Edward had caused chaos in the house turning it upside down after going on a rampage it was Kerry who took on the task of telling them off.

She screamed: ‘Get in there and get that sh** cleaned up. NOW!’

Kerry bellowed: ‘You pair of jackarses, you are 19 not nine. It’s no good just standing there get it done my Molly acts older than you too.’

Furious female: The mother-of-four went ballistic at the Irish twins after they had trashed the house

Under control: After facing the wrath of Kerry the boys got their act together and cleared up their mess


As the former Atomic Kitten stormed out into the garden Paddy told her: ‘It’s f****** far from a joke.’

But Kerry stern demeanour worked and Jedward set to putting the house to rights.

The Irish brothers ended up spending hours scrubbing, wiping and straightening the mess they had made.

After she showed off her hard side Kerry also displayed her softer side and was left in floods of tears after speaking to her daughter.

Surveying their work: Kerry was seen inspecting the boys efforts and didn't look too impressed


The mother of four was given an eight minute conversation with her eldest daughter, who turned ten years old yesterday.

After blowing out eight candles on a cake in the dairy room Kerry was told she would be having a conversation with Molly and she couldn’t control the tears.

As Molly came on the phone Kerry cried and said: ‘Hello baby girl Happy Birthday I miss you so so much.

As her daughter revealed she had her ears pierced since Kerry has been in the house she exclaimed: ‘Ah right because you are ten now then, I hope you haven’t got a boyfriend.’

Molly said she was missing her mother but that she was having a good time and asked Kerry about her experience in the house.

Kerry explained how the whole house had sang




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By Sarah Fitzmaurice


This is it: The 36-year-old was scrunching up her face in pain while Stephen held onto her hand offering his support


Earlier this week she revealed she had tried everything from spicy foods to sex trying to induce labour.

But the former Spice Girl didn’t have to wait too long and early this morning Mel B was rushed into hospital.

The 36-year-old was seen being helped by her husband Stephen Belafonte and a bodyguard as she made her way to a hospital in L.A. with the baby very much on the way.

It's coming: Mel B was rushed into an L.A. hospital in the early hours of this morning after going into labour with her third child


The mother of one appeared to be in pain from contractions and was seen scrunching up her face as she was helped to the hospital.

The singer, real name Melanie Brown, was dressed causally in a pair of light blue linen trousers and a blue hooded jumper with a pirate print on it.

At 4am Mel had complained to Twitter that she couldn't sleep and that her husband was kindly rustling her up a snack.

And breathe: Mel struggled to cross the road despite having the support of the two men and tried to concentrate on her breathing


Despite the early hour Stephen made her a healthy meal and she posted: '@Stephenthinks1 is cooking me chicken and greens,i have the best hubby EVER!!'

And it seems that the food did just the trick as within a few hours Mel was in the Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills with the baby on the way.

Yesterday Mel had revealed that she was ready to meet her newest arrival and was doing everything that she could to induce labour.

Feeling better? Mel's contractions appeared to be coming and going as she was rushed into Cedars-Sinai hospital in Beverly Hills

Nearly there: When Mel was just a few feet away from the hospital door it looked like she might not make it and Stephen looked concerned


The star has been trying various activities to induce labour, including exercise, eating various foods and another well known tactic: sex.

'Ideally I want it to come naturally,' continued Mel B.

'But I've tried everything, I've tried the hot food, the running, the sex, the violence, I've tried it all. It just seems to be stuck and hibernating in there getting bigger and bigger, so it's coming out this week for sure.'


Growing brood: Melanie is already mother to Phoenix Chi, 12, from her marriage to Jimmy Gulzar and Angel, four, from her relationship with Eddie Murphy


Melanie is already mother to Phoenix Chi, 12, from her marriage to Jimmy Gulzar and Angel, four, from her relationship with Eddie Murphy.

The singer and reality star announced that she was pregnant with her third child, her first with husband Stephen on Twitter in March.

A spokesperson for Mel was unavailable for comment earlier today.


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By Holly Thomas


No surgery: Shane Warne, pictured at an England vs Sri Lanka test match in June, says he still has 'a few wrinkles'


Shane Warne has finally spoken out about claims that he has undergone plastic surgery to maintain his astonishingly youthful looks.

In a candid new radio interview, he has denied going under the surgeon's knife, and instead credits his new lease of life to being in love and healthier habits.

The star bowler also refused to confirm or deny rumours of an engagement to Liz Hurley.


Talking openly on 3AW's breakfast show today, Shane stressed that he had never even contacted a plastic surgeon.

'I've got some wrinkles,' Shane admitted, but emphasised: 'I have never even had a consultation with a plastic surgeon.'

Shane even indicated that the media have manipulated images of his face to promote the idea that he's had work done

'I don't think it's right or fair to the public to portray me as a person with no wrinkles,' he said.

'I've got some legal advice on that at the moment. Some pictures have been doctored. That's illegal in this country.'

No longer a beer and pie guy: Chatting on 3AW radio this morning Shane insisted he just cut out the junk to keep pace with younger players


'I haven't changed one bit,' the 42 year old insisted.

Warne said that he has adopted a more moderate lifestyle as a way of keeping up with younger players. His weight loss started when he began a new TV show in Australia last October.

'I'm no longer the 30-year-old bloke who used to sit in the changing room and have beer and pies. I still do that but I'm 42 and maturing now. I still like my beans in the morning. Or my spaghetti on toast,' Shane said.

'I'm around 78 kilos at the moment. I'm running. I'm fit, I'm strong. I was around 92kg when I was playing.

False impression: Shane believes that some media outlets have doctored images of his face


He added: 'I actually wanted to get fit. I got into it and I really started to enjoy it so I have kept going.'

Shane addressed the widely held belief that his relationship with model Elizabeth Hurley was the reason behind his health kick: 'I think Liz is annoyed about reports she's the person who's changed me.'

'Elizabeth Hurley hasn't got her high heels in the middle of my back saying, "You must do 100 push ups" and, "You can't do that". It's absolute rubbish.

'Suddenly people see you with Elizabeth Hurley and they see you mixing with some of her friends and they think, "Where's this Aussie guy who had a pie and beer in his hand gone?"'

Big change: The bowler, pictured left leaving Liz Hurley's house a fortnight ago and right in February 2010, started to lose weight last October


'I'm the fittest I have ever been, I'm the happiest I have ever been. I'm healthy, what's the crime here?'

Nevertheless he admitted to some remaining vices. 'I still eat pizzas, I still have a pie and a beer, but it's all in moderation,' Shane confessed.

When the conversation turned to more romantic matters, Shane was less forthcoming, and refused to say whether he had proposed.

'If I had some sort of news about that I'd be happy to share it with you,' he said.
When interviewer Neil Mitchell persisted, a smiling Warne replied: 'As I said Neil, if there is any news, I will let you know.'

Keeping quiet: Though he was firm in denying that partner Elizabeth Hurley had influenced his weight loss, Shane refused to confirm engagement rumours


Asked if he was in love, he replied: "Yes I am.

'Being in love with someone is a wonderful feeling and I am at the moment. 'I think that gives off a radiant glow too, you know.'

He continued, 'I was lucky to meet Elizabeth, we've met, we're having a great time and I am in love with her. We're going really well, it's easy with each other.'

'It's a bit interesting. It's different at times, in her world. But she likes my world. Together, we make a pretty good partnership.'

'It's nice that the people out there think that we make a good couple and they're happy for us. She's a lovely lady. The kids are accepting of her.'

Perfect match: Shane says that that being in love with Elizabeth is 'wonderful'


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