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Simon Cowell: "I don't care if people say I'm gay - but I'm not, anyway" The X Factor supremo says he doesn't care and it would make “no difference” to his life or career When you're this rich, who cares about rumours? Wireimage Simon Cowell has declared he is not gay – but claims he isn’t bothered a bit if people think he is. The music mogul, who has never married despite dating a string of beauties, insists he is not worried by rumours about his sexuality. He said: “I couldn’t care less because it’s nothing to be ashamed of. If I was living 200 years ago in a coal mine, maybe, but I work in possibly the gayest industry in the world.” The X Factor boss, who starred in a hilarious spoof wedding with comedian David Walliams for Comic Relief, claimed it would make “no difference” to his life or career. He added: “A lot of my friends are gay, but I’m not and don’t even think that way any more. It feels like such an antiquated question.”

An Italian greyhound that had been missing for eight months has found his way back to his southwestern Illinois home after he turned up hundreds of miles away in Virginia. Five-year-old Dauz disappeared from the Dausman family's fenced Collinsville yard in July last year. To the surprise of his heartbroken owners David, Alicia, and their two children David Jr., 3, and the dog's 'best friend' six-year-old Lilian, the pet traveled more than 900 miles to end up last month at an animal shelter in Fairfax. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO Found: Five-year-old Dauz, pictured center with Lilian, 6, left, and David Jr., right, has been found months after he disappeared from the Dausman family's fenced Collinsville yard in July last year 'He's the same dog, but he won't let us out of his sight. As we will not, either,' said Alicia Dausman, 35. The mother suspects Dauz, a purebred, was stolen by a friend's family member who was temporarily living with them, and t

One of the ringleaders of the multi-million dollar scheme that bilked online poker players struck a plea deal with authorities because he is awaiting a heart transplant. The details surrounding the time that gambler Ray Bitar has to spend behind bars remain undisclosed, but his lawyer confirmed that they had come to an agreement with the criminal prosecution pursuing the case. Bitar was one of the so-called 'founding fathers' of internet behemoth Full Tilt Poker, a gaming site that may have stolen up to $1billion from their customers. Hoping for a medical save: Ray Bitar, 41, could have faced up to 65 years behind bars for his role in the corrupt gambling ring but because he is waiting for a heart transplant he struck a deal with prosecutors 'Full Tilt was not a legitimate poker company, but a global Ponzi scheme,' said U.S. attorney Preet Bharara said in previous releases about the multi-year case. Ponzi scheme: The highest estimates of the Full Tilt Poker ring h

Made In Chelsea's Spencer gets dumped by Louise - and she's hooking up with his rival Andy Jordan SPOILER ALERT! The new series has only just kicked off - but it's all going to really kick off soon between Spencer and Louise Were they off to a mobster'n'molls fancy dress party? Wenn It turns out Made In Chelsea’s smooth-talking lothario Spencer Matthews isn’t so smooth after all. The love rat and star of The Bachelor has split from on-screen girlfriend Louise Thompson after hooking up with another girl in her bed... before being discovered by her little bro. Epic. Fail. But lovely Lou is getting her own back by dating his rival Andy Jordan. Touché. The hit E4 show returned for a fifth series on Monday night with Spencer grovelling to Louise (read all about the first episode in the new series of the scripted reality show right here). But she’s finally kicked him to the kerb. Hurrah. During the last series of Made In Chelsea Louise found out that her boyfr

Arlene Phillips at 70: "I've got more energy than my daughters!" It’s clear the former Strictly judge is more comfortable in her skin than ever – and her face lights up as she talks about her impending milestone birthday. Arlene Phillips Jonny Storey It’s hard to believe Arlene Phillips turns 70 next month. Her toned legs, enviable curves and ­practically wrinkle-free complexion make her look at least 10 years younger. Full of verve and energy, it’s clear the former Strictly judge is more comfortable in her skin than ever – and her face lights up as she talks about her impending milestone birthday. “Inside I don’t feel my age,” she says. “But what does 70 feel like? If I look at that number, I can’t imagine that it’s me. “I’m very energetic and always on the run. The other day I was up at 5.30am to go on Daybreak. "I had a day of rehearsals and an evening meeting after that. I’m Miss Non-Stop. If I think to myself ‘slow down’, I couldn’t.” Cheeky Arlene ev

Arlene Phillips at 70: "I've got more energy than my daughters!" It’s clear the former Strictly judge is more comfortable in her skin than ever – and her face lights up as she talks about her impending milestone birthday. Arlene Phillips Jonny Storey It’s hard to believe Arlene Phillips turns 70 next month. Her toned legs, enviable curves and ­practically wrinkle-free complexion make her look at least 10 years younger. Full of verve and energy, it’s clear the former Strictly judge is more comfortable in her skin than ever – and her face lights up as she talks about her impending milestone birthday. “Inside I don’t feel my age,” she says. “But what does 70 feel like? If I look at that number, I can’t imagine that it’s me. “I’m very energetic and always on the run. The other day I was up at 5.30am to go on Daybreak. "I had a day of rehearsals and an evening meeting after that. I’m Miss Non-Stop. If I think to myself ‘slow down’, I couldn’t.” Cheeky Arlene ev

Once the symbols of wealth and power, blighted, burned and decaying mansions still tower from Belgium to New York as the last haunting vestiges of a bygone era, reminding visitors that nothing lasts forever. Pidhirtsi Castle built in Ukraine in the mid-17th century suffered the first blow during World War I when Russian soldiers destroyed its lavish interior. After World War II, the once grand estate reopened as a tuberculosis hospital. But in 1956, the ramshackle castle caught fire that raged for three weeks, obliterating the last remnants of its beauty. Distant memory: Kasteel van Mesen in Lede, Belgium, was razed in 2010 after nearly 500 years Multi-purpose mansion: In the course of its long history, Kasteel van Mesen housed a gin distillery, a tobacco factory, and in the beginning of the 20th century a boarding school for girls Ravaged beauty: Pidhirtsi Castle built in Ukraine in the mid-17th century suffered the first blow during World War I when Russian soldiers dest