Jade Goody's mother 'overwhelmed' as fans line star's street with floral tributes

Scores of well-wishers lay flowers outside Jade Goody's home today in a public outpouring of grief for the reality star.

Jade's devastated mother Jackiey Budden took comfort in the tributes to her daughter, who died following a public battle with cervical cancer in the early hours of Sunday morning.

'Her response to all this would be the same as mine - overwhelmed,' said Ms Budden.

'It just shows how many people really did love her.'

The 27-year-old's funeral will take place at a church near her home early next month, a family spokesman said tonight.

She will be buried following a service at a church in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, on April 4, the spokesman said.

The service will be the 'Jade Goody Production' the reality star meticulously planned before her death.

She spent the last few weeks of her life telling family members exactly what she wanted at the sad event.

The tragic Big Brother star's publicist Max Clifford said: 'Jade wanted a celebration of her life. It will be very much a Jade Goody production with Jade doing her own thing her own way.'

However, her widower Jack Tweed could miss out on saying a final goodbye to his wife of four weeks as he faces up to the prospect of a jail sentence.



Outpouring of sympathy: Jade Goody's mother Jackiey Budden receives flowers from a young well-wisher

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SHIP SHAPE

During a break from her Circus tour, Britney Spears enjoys some sun and fun Tuesday with sons Jayden, 2, and Sean Preston, 3, (not pictured) on a boat trip near Miami. While in Florida, the singer has done it all – from visiting sick children at a hospital to going on a shopping spree at the mall.

BEACHY KEEN

Paris Hilton and beau Doug Reinhardt bring their romance to Hawaii, enjoying a dip while vacationing in Maui on Tuesday. The happy couple recently celebrated Hilton's 28th birthday with a belated bash in Vegas – where the Hills star gave the heiress a baby teacup Pomeranian.

Chris Brown Withdraws from Kids' Choice Awards

One choice the fans won't have at the Kids' Choice Awards on March 28? Voting for Chris Brown.

Amid the controversy about Brown's nominations at the fun-loving show – the R&B singer who has been charged with assault and making criminal threats against his girlfriend Rihanna – has decided to withdraw his name from consideration, his spokesperson announced Wednesday.

"Chris very much appreciates the support of his fans and the honor they have paid him in the way of nominations for Favorite Male Singer and Favorite Song," says the statement. "Unfortunately, the controversy surrounding the incident last month has shifted the focus from the music to whether he should be allowed to be among those nominated. While Chris would like to speak to his fans directly about this and other issues, pending legal proceedings preclude his doing so at this time. Once the matter before him has been resolved, he intends to do so."

As of Tuesday, an online petition had received more than 5,200 signatures from fans asking that both Brown and Rihanna be removed from the list of nominations.

On Tuesday, Nickelodeon issued a statement saying Brown would remain on the ballot in his categories. But after he withdrew his name from consideration on Wednesday, the channel said they "respect" his decision.

"We are confirming that Chris Brown has decided to withdraw his nominations from the Kids' Choice Awards," says the statement. "We agree with and respect his decision, and are looking forward to presenting a great event for our audience."

The Kids' Choice Awards will air on Nickelodon on March 28.

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