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Robert Plant stunned fans by performing at a village church at the weekend.
The Led Zeppelin frontman played a set at the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Northleach, Gloucestershire to help raise money for The Children's Society, Christian Aid and Open Doors.
The 65-year-old singer joined Steve Winwood from Traffic, Bill Hunt from Wizzard and Tony Kelsey from The Move at the event, which was organised by musician Gordon Jackson, who went out of his way to get Robert to play.
Gordon, 71, told the Gloucestershire Echo newspaper: "I had his contact details, so I sent him an email asking him if he fancied playing, and got one back within an hour saying yes.
"Robert performed 'Nobody's Fault But Mine', and he asked Steve if he wanted to sing a verse or two. So they duetted, I don't think they've ever done that before."
More than 400 villagers piled into the small venue after news spread of the performance.
Gordon explained: "We had about 220 people last year, 240 the year before and the church can only seat 250.
"This year, at 410 people we decided we couldn't let any more in, though a few did sneak in so it was well over 400 people in there. It was packed."
The retired gardener is determined to make next year's event even bigger and joked he'll be arranging for the late Elvis Presley, who died in 1977, to play a set.
The concert raised a £5,000 which will see £1,100 given to the church and the three charities.
Robert Plant plays village charity concert
Robert Plant stunned fans by performing at a village church at the weekend.
The Led Zeppelin frontman played a set at the Church of St Peter and St Paul in Northleach, Gloucestershire to help raise money for The Children's Society, Christian Aid and Open Doors.
The 65-year-old singer joined Steve Winwood from Traffic, Bill Hunt from Wizzard and Tony Kelsey from The Move at the event, which was organised by musician Gordon Jackson, who went out of his way to get Robert to play.
Gordon, 71, told the Gloucestershire Echo newspaper: "I had his contact details, so I sent him an email asking him if he fancied playing, and got one back within an hour saying yes.
"Robert performed 'Nobody's Fault But Mine', and he asked Steve if he wanted to sing a verse or two. So they duetted, I don't think they've ever done that before."
More than 400 villagers piled into the small venue after news spread of the performance.
Gordon explained: "We had about 220 people last year, 240 the year before and the church can only seat 250.
"This year, at 410 people we decided we couldn't let any more in, though a few did sneak in so it was well over 400 people in there. It was packed."
The retired gardener is determined to make next year's event even bigger and joked he'll be arranging for the late Elvis Presley, who died in 1977, to play a set.
The concert raised a £5,000 which will see £1,100 given to the church and the three charities.
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Muse will begin working on their seventh album next month.
The rock band - made up of Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme - are planning their next release and hope to complete it by the end of 2014.
Drummer Dominic told radio station KROQ: "We're going to go back in May and start working on some new stuff, so I think we'll start recording it this year.
"If we can get something out this year, that would be great, but definitely next year."
The 'Madness' hitmakers, who performed at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival over the weekend in Indio, California, previously said they want the follow-up to 2012's 'The 2nd Law' to be more "stripped back".
Matt said: "I have a strong feeling that the next album should be something that really does strip away the additional things that we've experimented with on the last two albums, which is electronics, symphonics and orchestral work and all that kind of stuff."
Meanwhile, Muse have spoken out about the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death and how Nirvana inspired the band during their early years.
Howard said: "They were massively influential to us when we were growing up.
"They're one of the reasons we picked up instruments and decided to start a band in the first place."
Muse to start work on new record in May
Muse will begin working on their seventh album next month.
The rock band - made up of Matt Bellamy, Dominic Howard and Chris Wolstenholme - are planning their next release and hope to complete it by the end of 2014.
Drummer Dominic told radio station KROQ: "We're going to go back in May and start working on some new stuff, so I think we'll start recording it this year.
"If we can get something out this year, that would be great, but definitely next year."
The 'Madness' hitmakers, who performed at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival over the weekend in Indio, California, previously said they want the follow-up to 2012's 'The 2nd Law' to be more "stripped back".
Matt said: "I have a strong feeling that the next album should be something that really does strip away the additional things that we've experimented with on the last two albums, which is electronics, symphonics and orchestral work and all that kind of stuff."
Meanwhile, Muse have spoken out about the 20th anniversary of Kurt Cobain's death and how Nirvana inspired the band during their early years.
Howard said: "They were massively influential to us when we were growing up.
"They're one of the reasons we picked up instruments and decided to start a band in the first place."
Movies
Arnold Schwarzenegger had to dye his hair grey for 'Sabotage'.
The 66-year-old hunk hits the big screen in the action thriller where he plays the commander of an elite squad of DEA operatives, John 'Breacher' Wharton, and wasn't pleased about his new look which didn't suit him.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I wore a hat all the time I was off set because people would say, 'Jesus, you look weird.'"
Schwarzenegger trained with a real-life SWAT team at director David Ayer's request but he couldn't understand why he needed to do so.
He explained: "I told him, 'Why do I need weapons training? I've shot more people than anyone in the industry and I've killed more people than anyone?'"
The role was physically demanding and his fitness routine helped him cope with filming the intense scenes.
Schwarzenegger added: "I always have an hour in the morning of cardiovascular and then 45 minutes to an hour at night with the weights.
"It gives you the advantage when you have a crazy director who says, 'I want you to be in top shape, we are going to run up the stairs 50 times and break through the doors!'"
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s grey hair for Sabotage
Arnold Schwarzenegger had to dye his hair grey for 'Sabotage'.
The 66-year-old hunk hits the big screen in the action thriller where he plays the commander of an elite squad of DEA operatives, John 'Breacher' Wharton, and wasn't pleased about his new look which didn't suit him.
He told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "I wore a hat all the time I was off set because people would say, 'Jesus, you look weird.'"
Schwarzenegger trained with a real-life SWAT team at director David Ayer's request but he couldn't understand why he needed to do so.
He explained: "I told him, 'Why do I need weapons training? I've shot more people than anyone in the industry and I've killed more people than anyone?'"
The role was physically demanding and his fitness routine helped him cope with filming the intense scenes.
Schwarzenegger added: "I always have an hour in the morning of cardiovascular and then 45 minutes to an hour at night with the weights.
"It gives you the advantage when you have a crazy director who says, 'I want you to be in top shape, we are going to run up the stairs 50 times and break through the doors!'"
TV
Michael Le Vell is reportedly preparing to leave rehab.
The 'Coronation Street' star sought professional help after he admitted to snorting cocaine during his child abuse trial last year, but he's now said to be ready to leave the clinic.
A friend of the actor - who was cleared of all charges - told The Sun newspaper: "He now feels better than he has done in years. He really believes he's turned a corner this time."
Michael - who has been temporarily written out of Corrie storylines - hasn't found his treatment easy but is said to be desperate to prove he's ready to return to his role as car mechanic Kevin Webster on the ITV soap.
The pal continued: "Michael has found rehab a tough slog.
"He realised it was probably his last chance with Coronation Street bosses and wanted to give it his best shot."
The 49-year-old soap star told those closest to him that he needed space during his time in rehab so that he could put all of his energy into getting better.
The source added: "He purposefully asked friends and family to stay away so he could be totally focused.
"Apart from the odd phone call, he has had no contact with his family or friends."
Michael made his return to Weatherfield last month, but has been written out of the soap again so that he can focus on his treatment.
Michael Le Vell ready to leave rehab?
Michael Le Vell is reportedly preparing to leave rehab.
The 'Coronation Street' star sought professional help after he admitted to snorting cocaine during his child abuse trial last year, but he's now said to be ready to leave the clinic.
A friend of the actor - who was cleared of all charges - told The Sun newspaper: "He now feels better than he has done in years. He really believes he's turned a corner this time."
Michael - who has been temporarily written out of Corrie storylines - hasn't found his treatment easy but is said to be desperate to prove he's ready to return to his role as car mechanic Kevin Webster on the ITV soap.
The pal continued: "Michael has found rehab a tough slog.
"He realised it was probably his last chance with Coronation Street bosses and wanted to give it his best shot."
The 49-year-old soap star told those closest to him that he needed space during his time in rehab so that he could put all of his energy into getting better.
The source added: "He purposefully asked friends and family to stay away so he could be totally focused.
"Apart from the odd phone call, he has had no contact with his family or friends."
Michael made his return to Weatherfield last month, but has been written out of the soap again so that he can focus on his treatment.
Showbiz
Katy Perry and Diplo appeared to be "more than friends" at Coachella this weekend.
The 'Roar' hitmaker - who recently split from John Mayer after 18 months of dating - has been pals with the DJ for a long time, but onlookers at the first weekend of the Californian music festival said they looked closer than ever at the Jeremy Scott and Adidas Party on Saturday (12.04.14).
A source said: "Diplo was hanging out with Katy pretty much the whole night."
Another source added to RadarOnline.com: "They've been friends forever. It definitely looked like more than than that! At one point he even had his arms around her."
The 29-year-old singer reportedly had one female fan thrown out of the party - which she hadn't been invited to - after spending too long with Diplo, whose real name is Thomas Wesley Pentz.
The source added: "Katy had the girl thrown out! She was yelling and kind of upset about it. The girl didn't have a wristband and was a total sloppy party crasher, but still, it was kind of surprising."
Katy - who was previously married to Russell Brand - and Diplo were seen together again backstage on Sunday (13.04.14), and left together after watching Lana del Rey perform.
News of a possible new romance for the 'Dark Horse' singer could disappoint Robert Pattinson's friends, as it was previously reported the 'Twilight Saga' hunk's pals were hoping for a relationship between the pair after they were also seen hanging out at Coachella.
Katy Perry fuels Diplo romance rumours
Katy Perry and Diplo appeared to be "more than friends" at Coachella this weekend.
The 'Roar' hitmaker - who recently split from John Mayer after 18 months of dating - has been pals with the DJ for a long time, but onlookers at the first weekend of the Californian music festival said they looked closer than ever at the Jeremy Scott and Adidas Party on Saturday (12.04.14).
A source said: "Diplo was hanging out with Katy pretty much the whole night."
Another source added to RadarOnline.com: "They've been friends forever. It definitely looked like more than than that! At one point he even had his arms around her."
The 29-year-old singer reportedly had one female fan thrown out of the party - which she hadn't been invited to - after spending too long with Diplo, whose real name is Thomas Wesley Pentz.
The source added: "Katy had the girl thrown out! She was yelling and kind of upset about it. The girl didn't have a wristband and was a total sloppy party crasher, but still, it was kind of surprising."
Katy - who was previously married to Russell Brand - and Diplo were seen together again backstage on Sunday (13.04.14), and left together after watching Lana del Rey perform.
News of a possible new romance for the 'Dark Horse' singer could disappoint Robert Pattinson's friends, as it was previously reported the 'Twilight Saga' hunk's pals were hoping for a relationship between the pair after they were also seen hanging out at Coachella.
Showbiz
Pharrell Williams wept with happiness over his success during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The 41-year-old star was overcome with emotion after the 'Oprah Prime' host showed him a montage of videos from all over the world that people had made to his song 'Happy', and he admitted he couldn't believe how popular the track had become.
He wept as Oprah said: "You know, I was just thinking about your grandmother. I bet she didn't even imagine that."
After Pharrell joked, "Why am I crying on Oprah?, she responded, "It's being used for something that's greater than yourself. I get that."
Pharrell then explained his tears and said: "It's overwhelming because it's like I love what I do and I just appreciate the fact that people have believed in me for so long, that I could make it to this point to feel that."
The producer was particularly delighted by the song's success as it had struggled to get any radio play before its release.
He said: "Zero air-play, nothing. And the next thing you know, we put out the video on November 21 and all of a sudden--boom. I mean, when I say boom, I mean boooooom.
"And we were like, what's happening? First of all, people are putting up their own videos. It was like no longer my song."
The legendary talk show host later admitted on twitter the exchange of "sincere and humbling" moments had made Pharrell one of her "favourite" ever interviewees, much to his shock.
He responded: "You can't imagine what that means coming from you, a rare force. So radiant."
Pharrell Williams cries on Oprah
Pharrell Williams wept with happiness over his success during an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
The 41-year-old star was overcome with emotion after the 'Oprah Prime' host showed him a montage of videos from all over the world that people had made to his song 'Happy', and he admitted he couldn't believe how popular the track had become.
He wept as Oprah said: "You know, I was just thinking about your grandmother. I bet she didn't even imagine that."
After Pharrell joked, "Why am I crying on Oprah?, she responded, "It's being used for something that's greater than yourself. I get that."
Pharrell then explained his tears and said: "It's overwhelming because it's like I love what I do and I just appreciate the fact that people have believed in me for so long, that I could make it to this point to feel that."
The producer was particularly delighted by the song's success as it had struggled to get any radio play before its release.
He said: "Zero air-play, nothing. And the next thing you know, we put out the video on November 21 and all of a sudden--boom. I mean, when I say boom, I mean boooooom.
"And we were like, what's happening? First of all, people are putting up their own videos. It was like no longer my song."
The legendary talk show host later admitted on twitter the exchange of "sincere and humbling" moments had made Pharrell one of her "favourite" ever interviewees, much to his shock.
He responded: "You can't imagine what that means coming from you, a rare force. So radiant."
Movies
Jesse Eisenberg will star alongside Bill Pullman and Tony Hale in 'American Ultra'.
The 'Social Network' actor began filming for the action-comedy yesterday (14.04.14) and it's now been revealed that 'Independence Day' star Bill Pullman and 'Arrested Development' funny man Tony Hale have been confirmed to complete the cast.
The film - which Lionsgate paid $7 million for in March - stars Eisenberg as a "hapless and unmotivated stoner" whose small-town life with his girlfriend, played by Kristen Stewart, is suddenly turned upside down when his secret past as a sleeper agent comes back to haunt him, according to Deadline.com.
'Project X' director Nima Nourizadeh is helming the project, which follows a script penned by 'Chronicle' writer Max Landis, and Topher Grace, Romeo and Juliet's John Leguizamo and Walton Goggins will also co-star alongside Pullman and Hale.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind's Anthony Bregman, alongside Kevin Frakes, Raj Brinder Singh, The Walking Dead's David Alpert and Britton Rizzio will produce for PalmStar, Likely Story and Circle of Confusion with Ray Angelic taking on the role of executive producer.
'American Ultra' is slated for release in 2015.
Jesse Eisenberg joined by Bill Pullman and Tony Hale
Jesse Eisenberg will star alongside Bill Pullman and Tony Hale in 'American Ultra'.
The 'Social Network' actor began filming for the action-comedy yesterday (14.04.14) and it's now been revealed that 'Independence Day' star Bill Pullman and 'Arrested Development' funny man Tony Hale have been confirmed to complete the cast.
The film - which Lionsgate paid $7 million for in March - stars Eisenberg as a "hapless and unmotivated stoner" whose small-town life with his girlfriend, played by Kristen Stewart, is suddenly turned upside down when his secret past as a sleeper agent comes back to haunt him, according to Deadline.com.
'Project X' director Nima Nourizadeh is helming the project, which follows a script penned by 'Chronicle' writer Max Landis, and Topher Grace, Romeo and Juliet's John Leguizamo and Walton Goggins will also co-star alongside Pullman and Hale.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind's Anthony Bregman, alongside Kevin Frakes, Raj Brinder Singh, The Walking Dead's David Alpert and Britton Rizzio will produce for PalmStar, Likely Story and Circle of Confusion with Ray Angelic taking on the role of executive producer.
'American Ultra' is slated for release in 2015.
Music News
Olly Murs has collaborated with former Kaiser Chiefs star Nick Hodgson.
The 'Trouble' hitmaker paired up with the the former drummer, backing vocalist and lyricist for the 'I Predict A Riot' rockers - who now works as a producer and song writer at his Chewido studios in London - after being introduced by The Ordinary Boys frontman and former 'Celebrity Big Brother' star Preston, who has been writing for Olly since he was runner up on 'The X Factor' in 2009.
Nick told the Daily Star newspaper: "I've known Preston since the Kaisers supported The Ordinary boys when we started out.
"He phoned to see if I fancied writing with them, and it was an interesting idea.
"We got a great song out of it."
The 36-year-old musician - who parted ways with the Kaiser Chiefs in 2012 - confessed that although Olly, 29, has a very different style, he enjoyed working on the song for the pop heartthrob's new album.
He added: "I hadn't met him before, but I liked Olly a lot."
Olly has previously stated that his new album is to be released this summer.
Olly Murs collaborates with former Kaiser Chief Nick Hodgson
Olly Murs has collaborated with former Kaiser Chiefs star Nick Hodgson.
The 'Trouble' hitmaker paired up with the the former drummer, backing vocalist and lyricist for the 'I Predict A Riot' rockers - who now works as a producer and song writer at his Chewido studios in London - after being introduced by The Ordinary Boys frontman and former 'Celebrity Big Brother' star Preston, who has been writing for Olly since he was runner up on 'The X Factor' in 2009.
Nick told the Daily Star newspaper: "I've known Preston since the Kaisers supported The Ordinary boys when we started out.
"He phoned to see if I fancied writing with them, and it was an interesting idea.
"We got a great song out of it."
The 36-year-old musician - who parted ways with the Kaiser Chiefs in 2012 - confessed that although Olly, 29, has a very different style, he enjoyed working on the song for the pop heartthrob's new album.
He added: "I hadn't met him before, but I liked Olly a lot."
Olly has previously stated that his new album is to be released this summer.
TV
'Coronation Street's Maria Connor's behaviour is set to become "erratic and unpredictable" in coming weeks.
The hairdresser - played by Samia Ghadie - takes comfort from her former lover Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and his girlfriend Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) after she caught her boyfriend Marcus Dent (Charlie Condou) having an affair with Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley) earlier this month.
Speaking to ITV.com, Samia said: "Her behaviour becomes a bit more erratic, Marcus has gone off so she's happy she doesn't have to see him every day, but she does have to see Todd. That's not easy for her, that makes her behaviour a little bit unpredictable and her friends are concerned about her."
However, the blonde beauty takes things too far when she pretends to be Tyrone's psycho ex-partner Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede), who has just been released from prison, by sending him text messages signed off with "K".
Samia explained: "She's been getting a lot of support from Tyrone and Fiz, but she's been getting the wrong idea of Tyrone's support and starts seeing it more than it is.
"It's so far from right, it's so wrong. Maria opened a whole can of worms with this one. There's going to be more drama to come, so stay tuned."
Coronation Street’s Maria Connor to become ‘erratic’
'Coronation Street's Maria Connor's behaviour is set to become "erratic and unpredictable" in coming weeks.
The hairdresser - played by Samia Ghadie - takes comfort from her former lover Tyrone Dobbs (Alan Halsall) and his girlfriend Fiz Stape (Jennie McAlpine) after she caught her boyfriend Marcus Dent (Charlie Condou) having an affair with Todd Grimshaw (Bruno Langley) earlier this month.
Speaking to ITV.com, Samia said: "Her behaviour becomes a bit more erratic, Marcus has gone off so she's happy she doesn't have to see him every day, but she does have to see Todd. That's not easy for her, that makes her behaviour a little bit unpredictable and her friends are concerned about her."
However, the blonde beauty takes things too far when she pretends to be Tyrone's psycho ex-partner Kirsty Soames (Natalie Gumede), who has just been released from prison, by sending him text messages signed off with "K".
Samia explained: "She's been getting a lot of support from Tyrone and Fiz, but she's been getting the wrong idea of Tyrone's support and starts seeing it more than it is.
"It's so far from right, it's so wrong. Maria opened a whole can of worms with this one. There's going to be more drama to come, so stay tuned."