Light-hearted funnyman Ross Mathews, perhaps best known as Ross the Intern from "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno " struggled with his weight for most of his 29-year life, and now he reveals his weight loss journey to "The Insider," from the catalyst that drove him to change, to his "Celebrity Fit Club" revelation. "Up until recently, I was fat all my life," says Ross. "Growing up fat was sort of like an identity, you know what I mean? That's who I was and I used it to my best ability in that I made it funny. I was always known growing up as the funny fat guy. I just became used to that." Ross was at his heaviest during college, weighing in at 230 pounds, and he reflects, "Inside you think, like, 'I can't believe I'm fat.' Every once in a while I would look in the mirror and be like, 'Oh my God, you're the fat guy.' But that's not how you feel inside." After his father died at too young an age, Ross decided it was time to make a change. He had turned down the opportunity to appear on "Celebrity Fit Club" before, but now he felt he was ready. "It was time for me to get healthy," he says about participating in the show in 2007. "When I started 'Celebrity Fit Club,' I was 214 pounds and at a complete loss of how to be a healthy grown-up. And I know I'm not the only one. [I was] scared out of my mind." Jumping at the opportunity to get a free trainer and nutritionist, Ross learned how to eat right and exercise correctly, reducing his weight by 50 pounds by the end of the show. "My outlook on the world improved when I lost weight because I liked myself more, I wasn't ashamed as much," he explains. "I understand how people would think if they're big that maybe they don't deserve stuff, they don't deserve to be happy, they don't deserve to be loved, you know? I get that. But we all deserve that. We all deserve to feel like we are worth it. And getting there was the most important journey I have ever been on." Watch "The Insider" for more with Ross Mathews!

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AFP - Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty is to fly to Britain to visit her one-time reality TV nemesis Jade Goody who is terminally ill with cancer, publicist Max Clifford said Saturday.
Paris Hilton has spoken out about her love for new boyfriend Doug Reinhardt - describing The Hills star as "my sexy boy".


Paris Hilton has spoken out about her love for new boyfriend Doug Reinhardt - describing The Hills star as "my sexy boy".


Matt Damon is working on a fourth installment of the successful Bourne movie franchise.


Former wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne The Rock Johnson has wrecked his tough guy image after confessing he is scared of roller coasters.


Former wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne The Rock Johnson has wrecked his tough guy image after confessing he is scared of roller coasters.


Pop star Kylie Minogue has become the highest-paid foreign celebrity in Bollywood history - after pocketing more than $1 million for performing a single song.


Coldplay and Kylie Minogue were among a host of stars to perform at simultaneous charity shows in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia on Saturday, to benefit the victims of the recent bushfires and floods Down Under.


Apparently daisy dukes are the new black -- because Jessica Simpson legs looked hot and slimmed during a performance in San Diego yesterday.Everything covered in black, on the the other hand...See Also Jessica Simpson: Mom Jean Regret? ...

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The next potential winner of America's Next Top Model" may have almost been crushed to death... and not because of crippling body image issues. Three people were arrested and four were treated by medics after a riot broke out in Manhattan yesterday...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Lohan is technically a wanted woman, but it's unlikely she'll be arrested before her showdown in court tomorrow.As we reported, a Beverly Hills judge issued the warrant Friday after honchos from the alcohol ed program claimed Lindsay wasn't...

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Three people were arrested and two hospitalised at an audition for hit U.S. TV series AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL.Potential contestants for the forthcoming season of the modelling series, fronted by Tyra Banks were waiting to try out on Saturday (14Mar09) when chaos broke out on the streets outside the Park Central New York hotel in
Hollywood actress Kate Bosworth has reportedly split from musician boyfriend JAMES ROUSSEAU.The Superman Returns star began dating Rousseau after they met at a fashion party in September 2006.The couple hasn’t been seen in public for months, and Britain’s Mail on Sunday reports Bosworth has called time on the relationship.A friend of the actress tells the
The widow of Sammy Davis JR. has died, aged 65.Altovise Davis passed away on Saturday (14Mar09) at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after suffering a stroke.Davis worked during the 1960s as a chorus-line dancer in various musical shows both in London and New York theatres.She met Davis Jr. in 1967 while they were both working
The warrant issued for the arrest of Lindsay Lohan was "born out of a misunderstanding", according to the actress’ legal team.Los Angeles authorities issued the warrant for the Mean Girls star on Friday (13Mar09) in relation to her 2007 driving under the influence (DUI) conviction, which saw her sentenced to 24 hours in jail.And now
LINDSAY LOHAN’s relationship with Samantha Ronson is reportedly on the rocks again - after a furious bust-up at the DJ’s home resulted in a smashed window.The incident occurred on Saturday (14Mar09) morning after Lohan spent Friday (13Mar09) night partying with pals at hotel Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, before paying a late night visit to
RIHANNA is returning to the public eye with style following her alleged altercation with CHRIS BROWN - she partied with JAY-Z and wife Beyonce Knowles in New York.The Umbrella singer hit the Big Apple on Friday (13Mar09) night with the star couple and a group of friends.And to avoid unwanted attention, the trio insisted staff
Pop superstar MADONNA’s rumoured new boyfriend JESUS LUZ has moved in with the singer in New York, according to reports.The Holiday hitmaker reportedly began dating the Brazilian model earlier this year (09) following her split from moviemaker Guy Ritchie.The 50-year-old introduced Luz to her three children, 12-year-old daughter Lourdes, son Rocco, eight, and adopted tot
Michael Jackson has pulled in BLACK EYED PEAS star will.i.am and NE-YO for his comeback tracks, according to U.K. reports.The Thriller star is taking up residency at London’s O2 Arena from July (09) for a 50-date comeback run which will take him through until February (10).Jackson is heading back into the studio to record new
AP - Altovise Joanne Gore Davis, a dancer and actress and the widow of Sammy Davis Jr., has died. She was 65.
AP - Steve Martin has offered to pay for an off-campus production of his play "Picasso at the Lapin Agile," which was banned from a high school because parents objected to what they called adult content.
AP - Actor and comedian Steve Martin has offered to pay for an off-campus production of his play "Picasso at the Lapin Agile," which was banned from a high school because parents objected to what they called adult content.
Happy Birthday to G-Unit rapper Young Buck (1981), "Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria (1975), Sugar Ray singer Mark McGrath (1968), Poison singer Bret Michaels (1963), singer Terence Trent D'Arby (1962),


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As a young girl, Gloria Estefan fled Castro's Cuba ... and has barely aged since!Here's the 34-year-old multiple Grammy winner back in 1992 (left) -- and 17-years-later, the 51-year-old version in Palm Beach on Thursday (right).Come on, shake your...

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Linda Purl (seen here with Ron Howard) has appeared on shows like "The Waltons" and "Happy Days," but is probably best known as Andy Griffith daughter Charlene Matlock on the first season of '80s TV series "Matlock." Guess what she looks like now!...

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Matt Damon is working on a fourth installment of the successful Bourne movie franchise.


AFP - An arrest warrant has been issued against US actress Lindsay Lohan for driving under the influence in 2007, Beverly Hills police said Saturday, but her lawyer said the warrant stems from a "misunderstanding."
AP - Three people were arrested and six others hurt Saturday after bedlam broke out while they waited to audition for America's Next Top Model," police said.
Pop star Lily Allen has secured a court injunction banning paparazzi photographers from harassing her.


Bosses at concert promoters AEG Live are threatening legal action against a ticket agency for allegedly selling prized seats at Michael Jackson comeback shows to another company.


Bosses at concert promoters AEG Live are threatening legal action against a ticket agency for allegedly selling prized seats at Michael Jackson comeback shows to another company.


Actress Marley Shelton is expecting her first child with her husband Beau Flynn.


George Harrison son Dhani it taking the credit for the new The Beatles: Rock Band video game - revealing he convinced the surviving band members to agree to the project.


Kelly Clarkson thinks people like her because she is overweight. The "My Life Would Suck Without You" singer - who shot to fame after winning the first series of TV talent contest "American Idol" - has never felt under pressure to be thin because fans have always supported her, regardless of her weight.

She said: "I feel very fortunate coming from 'American Idol'. I was the biggest girl in the group."
Angelina Jolie is reportedly pregnant. The "Changeling" star has sparked rumors she is expecting another child with partner Brad Pitt after she asked for daring stunt scenes in her forthcoming movie "Salt" to be cut back.

A movie source said: "There is still some exciting action stuff - most notably when Angelina's character is chased by snipers over the rooftops."
Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer have split up. The 40-year-old actress was reportedly dumped by her musician boyfriend after she returned from her visit to the U.K. to promote new movie "Marley and Me."

A source said: "They had some disagreements and decided to not continue to see each other. Jennifer is moving on with her life like she always does. She seems happy."
Nicole Richie threw a huge 30th birthday party for her rocker boyfriend Joel Madden this week. The socialite held the bash on the private terrace of the Sunset Tower hotel in Hollywood. She invited around 35 of their friends to celebrate with Joel - who reached the landmark age on March 11.

An onlooker said: "There was a lot of laughing and even some speeches. Nicole and Joel were nestled in the center of the big group and looked as happy as they could be to be celebrating with their friends. They were beaming in the soft terrace lighting."
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There was no sign of stress from Rihanna last night, even as her lawyer was scrambling to prevent her from testifying against Chris Brown. The singer was all laughs with Brandy in NYC.The two later met up with Jay-Z and Beyonce for dinner.See...

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lindsay Lohan We now know why there is a warrant out for Lindsay Lohan arrest.Sources tell us the honchos from the alcohol education program in which Lindsay is enrolled notified the court on Friday because she was not complying with the terms of her probation....

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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lindsay Lohan UPDATE: 4:22 PM ET All police units have left Sam's house, but her car is still in the driveway. We're told during their argument, Lindsay allegedly threw something and a window was broken.UPDATE: 3:49 PM ET Three LAPD cops were knocking at the door,...

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