Get this week’s Closer magazine for Lauren Goodger’s new weight battle, Cheryl’s baby plans and the most heart-wrenching real-life stories

In this week's Closer magazine – out today! – we've got the best celebrity stories and interviews, including:

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She bared her bikini body on the beach last week, but Lauren Goodger tells friends she's devastated by her recent weight gain – which she blames on her party lifestyle – saying: "I've hit rock bottom."

We've got the latest on Cheryl's baby plans. But will she really shun the spotlight to start a family?

Exclusive interview! Perez Hilton's sister defends his attention-seeking behaviour in the CBB house. She says he's no bully in the real world and describes him as "caring and sincere."

Peter Andre "takes action" to shield children Princess and Junior from Jordan's CBB antics, while he celebrates his fiancée Emily MacDonagh becoming a doctor.

Plus, we've got the real-life stories to make your jaw drop! Here's what to expect this week:

Meet inspirational Melinda Bird, who despite having sacral agenesis – a condition which caused her spine to stop growing at the bottom of her rib cage – has never let her disability hold her back.

Stalking victim Louise McCabe speaks out about her terrifying ordeal: "My ex torched my house and destroyed my life – I feared he'd kill me."

And after her mum downed up to eight cans of lager a day while pregnant, Claire McFadden was left with special needs – but says she won't let the past ruin their relationship.

What’s more, we’ve also got the best fashion, beauty, diets and lifestyle – plus our fabulous seven-day TV guide to help you work out what to watch on the box!

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