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Emma Watson’s show-stopping makeover

When you're starring in a biblical epic, you've probably got to make an effort to look equally stunning on the red carpet, so it's no surprise that Emma Watson pulled out all the stops for the Berlin premiere of new movie 'Noah'. Very chic, Emma!

Prince Charles can’t understand drunk Scots


Britain's Prince Charles doesn't understand Scottish people when they're drunk.
The 65-year-old Royal is an ambassador for the Scottish arm of the Prince's Trust and he attended the charity's awards ceremony in London on Wednesday (14.03.14) where he met stand-up comedian Des Clarke and joked that he struggles to understand Scots' drunken slurs.
Des told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It was the first time I've met the prince and it was fantastic.
"It was so funny because I said I was from Glasgow and he said, 'I know, I can tell by your accent'. And I said, 'Are you OK with the Scottish accent?' He said 'Oh, yes, fantastic. Until you've had a couple of drinks'. So he said 'I'll make sure that I don't speak to you after five o'clock.'
"He was very charming."
The Prince of Wales met a number of other celebrities at the 10th annual awards ceremony in London's Leicester Square including Joan Collins, Dominic West, Jeremy Irons and Sir Ben Kingsley.
Danielle Fisher - who was presented with the Breakthrough Award for overcoming her suicidal thoughts and going on to work in a children's home to support others - praised the heir to the throne during her acceptance speech.
She said: "It's amazing knowing people like Prince Charles want to support you."

Zara Phillips riding again after giving birth


Zara Phillips is already horse riding again after the birth of her daughter.
The 32-year-old Olympic star - who is Anne, Princess Royal's only daughter - gave birth to her first child, daughter Mia Grace, just seven weeks ago but admits she's already riding again and hopes to return to competitions as early as next month.
Speaking at the Cheltenham Festival, she said: "I've gotten back on the horse. I'm very stiff - my muscles ache!"
The second eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth welcomed her daughter with her rugby star boyfriend Mike Tindall in January, but has been enjoying some well deserved time off for the last two days as she's attended the horse racing event in Gloucester, south-west England, where she claims she hasn't had much luck.
When asked to recommend a horse to bet on, she said: "I wouldn't listen to me - I'm a terrible tipster."
Another guest at the meet - which has the second largest race prize in the United Kingdom, behind the Grand National - was the Duchess of Cornwall, who was pictured looking very happy with her winnings during Ladies Day on Wednesday (12.03.14).

Gok Wan praises Royal Family style


Gok Wan thinks Britain's Royal Family have a great sense of style.
The 39-year-old fashion consultant and TV personality - who is known for programmes including 'How to Look Good Naked' and 'Gok's Fashion Fix' - has admitted he wouldn't dream of giving Prince Charles and his sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, fashion advice because they already look great.
Speaking about the Prince of Wales, he said: "I have no style tips for him, can you imagine me saying 'come on Charles?' It would never happen and I would do no different to what he is doing now.
"Prince Charles has a great sense of style he rocks a double breasted blazer and he is also really funny and lovely."
Moving on to Charles' heirs, he added: "They have great style ... it is all good."
Meanwhile, Chanel's head designer and creative director, Karl Lagerfeld, has praised Prince Charles' mother, Queen Elizabeth, as "flawless".
He said: "Nobody does the job better than [The Queen] does. She is never ridiculous; she is flawless. For this job, in our day, she is perfect."

Keeley Hawes cast in Doctor Who


Keeley Hawes has joined the cast of 'Doctor Who'.
The 'Line of Duty' actress has wowed audiences with her portrayal of Detective Inspector Lindsay Drake in the BBC Two series and she is now set to make a guest appearance as Ms Delphox in an episode of 'Doctor Who', alongside Peter Capaldi in his first series as the famous Time Lord.
She said of the role: "I am delighted to join Doctor Who and to be working with this incredible team. Ms Delphox is a great character and someone I've had a lot of fun playing."
The episode - which is scheduled to air in autumn this year - will see Keeley take on the role of an out-of-this world character with a dark secret, who comes face-to-face with the Doctor and his companion, Clara Oswald (Jenna Coleman), when they arrive on a "strange and puzzling planet".
Douglas Mackin - who also directs 'Line of Duty' - helmed the episode, which was written by 'Sherlock' writer Steve Thompson.
Speaking about Keeley's casting, Doctor Who's executive producer, Steven Moffat, said: "Anyone watching Jed Mercurio's amazing 'Line of Duty' will know that Keeley Hawes is having one hell of a year. And now it's about to get even better as she achieves the greatest villainy yet attempted on 'Doctor Who': she plays a banker."
The new series is currently being filmed and will return to BBC One later this year.

Danielle Armstrong sorry for Gemma Collins fat jibe


Danielle Armstrong has apologised for calling Gemma Collins a "fat silly bitch".
'The Only Way is Essex' star regrets her choice of words during a heated argument with the curvy 33 year old in Wednesday night's (12.03.14) episode of the ITV2 reality show and is "embarrassed" by her comments.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz at the premiere of 'The Stag' in London's Leicester Square last night (13.03.14), she said: "What I said about Gemma's weight, I shouldn't have said. It was one of those moments in a big row and you just say the worst thing and I was really, really angry. I really regret that.
"I was actually really embarrassed when I watched it back last night."
The blonde stars got into a foul-mouthed argument after Gemma and pal Bobby Norris told Danielle her boyfriend James Lock had cheated on her.
Despite being sorry about the weight jibe, Danielle says she stands by her other comments in the explosive scenes.
She added: "Apart from that, everything else she deserved. I think it will be awkward next time we see her."
Danielle has resolved her relationship problems with Lockie, who joined her at the event and insisted all is well.
He said: "We are all good now. A lot of the people who are in relationships on the show are insecure anyway, and then in 'TOWIE', when they touch upon it, their relationship crumbles."
Gemma threw a drink over Lockie after he confronted her about the cheating scandal, and he thinks the former 'Splash!' contestant is too nosy.
He said: "I think Gemma is just a busy person, she just likes to involve herself in things, when really she needs to slow down."
Danielle, meanwhile, has defended Bobby for telling her about Lockie's suspected cheating, but admits she is upset with him and Gemma for not standing by her.
She explained: "I have no problem with Bobby ... at the end of the day he was just trying to elevate the problem. To me, he was doing what any other person would do in that situation. But I was just annoyed when they didn't support me in my decision when I said I chose to believe James, and I found that annoying."

Gregg Wallace’s potato endorsement


The BBC has come under fire for allowing Gregg Wallace to advertise potatoes.
The 'MasterChef: The Professionals' star - who has hosted the show since 2005 - endorsed QV Foods' Inspire range in 2010, with his face appearing on packaging for potatoes and carrots.
This comes after former co-host Michel Roux Jr. quit the show after BBC bosses tried to ban him from fronting adverts for Albert Bartlett Rooster potatoes.
Gregg defended his deal, saying it's "not a food product - and that's the point".
However, the incident has raised concerns about the broadcaster having "terrible double standards".
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "The BBC is not even-handed when it comes to who is allowed to do what. There are terrible double standards."
Michel previously voiced his concern with the lack of co-operation with the BBC and insists they should understand "talent" have their own commitments.
He said: "It's not for lack of trying, but sometimes negotiating with the BBC can be a frustrating process and there are times when I have wondered if the corporation understands the realities of today's commercial world.
"The BBC needs to recognise the value of the talent they work with, and also, that whilst we love to be associated with top quality television, we have other professional commitments that are as important to us as programme-making."

Corrie’s Lloyd Mullaney suffers heart attack


'Coronation Street's' Lloyd Mullaney will suffer a heart attack.
The cab driver will be left fighting for his life after collapsing while taking part in a charity fun run in honour of late 'Corrie' character Hayley Cropper, who died from cancer in January.
Actor Craig Charles was seen filming the dramatic scenes in Manchester yesterday (13.03.14), clutching his chest while sporting a blue-and-grey coloured tracksuit.
Lloyd's daughter Jenna - played by Krissi Bohn - is the first to rush to her dad's aid after he collapses.
Steve McDonald, Lloyd's best friend played by Simon Gregson, blames himself for the heart attack after tripping Lloyd up to beat him in the race.
Steve says: "I saw it happen. I was having a row with him because I tripped him up, it was an accident. I've got to go to the hospital, I can't just sit around here doing nothing."
The other residents of Weatherfield will rally around Lloyd as he fights for his life in hospital, putting a halt to the charity fun.
A soap source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Everyone is really worried about Lloyd. The day was supposed to be a laugh with a bit of healthy competition between Lloyd and Steve. No one expected him to have a heart attack."

Sharon Stone enjoys being a sex symbol


Sharon Stone loves being called a sex symbol.
The 'Basic Instinct' actress thinks it is a "pleasure" to still be praised for her attractiveness now she is in her 50s.
Speaking to Oprah Winfrey in an interview recorded before her 56th birthday on March 10, she said: "It's a pleasure for me now. I mean, I'm gonna be 56 years old. If people want to think I'm a sex symbol, it's, like, yeah. Think it up. You know. I mean, like, good for me.
"And good for every other lady of my age to feel themselves as a sex symbol. Because why shouldn't we feel a sex symbol in our 50s?"
Sharon insists she isn't fighting against her advancing years and thinks the concept of "ageless beauty" is "absurd".
She added: "I don't think ageless beauty exists. I think it's just a catch-phrase. And so, you know, I think that's absurd."
The blonde star - who is currently single and has adopted sons Roan, 13, Laird, eight, and Quinn, seven - believes it is important to take a holistic approach to life in order to feel at her best.
She explained: "To be the best you can be, you know, we have to recognise that it's an internal thing. Not just an external thing. We have to have internal health and internal wellness. And I think that's physical health, mental health, spiritual health.
"You know, I think it's a sense of ethics. It's everything, you know. If you want to keep yourself together, it's all things."

Taylor Swift makes spoof video


Taylor Swift has poked fun at her dating image in a new video.
The 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' hitmaker - whose former boyfriends include Jake Gyllenhaal, Harry Styles, and Conor Kennedy - has made a clip called 'For Your ACM Consideration' alongside Scott Borchetta, the founder of her record label Big Machine Records.
As the 51-year-old executive tries to speak to Taylor, 24, about making the For Your Consideration film to help win votes for the 2014 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, the 'Red' star claims to be in the middle of something "pressing" but puts the phone down to paint her nails.
She then speaks to her friend about boy problems, with the pal confiding: "We were done, and then like a week later, they got together and that's like a few weeks ago and now they're in Italy."
Taylor then replies: "That's a big jump! That's a little fast, and I'm saying that. This guy is the reason why they made that block feature on the iPhone. You need to put his name in your phone as a weird word that's unattractive like 'grundle.'"
Scott then continues trying to get Taylor - who famously has a pet cat named Meredith - on the phone but is unsuccessful.
He rages: If I didn't know better, I'd say she's playing with that f**king cat!"
The video then cuts to the singer lifting her pet in the air and saying: "Where's the princess of Kitty Town? Who's a pretty kitty? You are! You're the prettiest kitty in the world."

Lady Gaga worries she’s got ‘really fat’


Lady Gaga thinks she's got "really fat".
The singer - who has admitted her weight fluctuates because of her love of Italian food - has been gorging on barbecue food and meat during her stay in Austin, Texas, and worries she has put on weight.
Explaining her floaty Gareth Pugh dress during an interview with Jimmy Kimmel at the South by Southwest festival, she confessed: "That's actually why I wore it because I am really fat right now because I have been eating BBQ. I had some at Stubb's because I am playing there and some Salt Lick too. Or any meat that I find on the street, I just eat."
Gaga has been soaking up the atmosphere at the festival, where she will deliver the SXSW keynote speech with Fuse's John Norris today (14.03.14), even though she doesn't remember much from the live sets she's watched so far.
The 27-year-old star - who previously admitted to being addicted to marijuana - said: "I have had a really great time. I have been going out every single night and seeing as much music as I can. The thing I have missed the most is going out and seeing live music. I don't remember a lot of what happens but I know I was there and I have seen live music."
The eccentric superstar also praised her loyal fans, her Little Monsters, for going to extreme lengths to get close to her, with some lucky fans winning tickets to see her perform at Stubb's.
She added: "I saw some videos on Instagram of them jumping off buildings to get tickets, but that's the kind of fans I have and I'm a lucky girl."

Tom Fletcher becomes a dad


Tom Fletcher has become a dad for the first time.
The McFly singer's wife Giovanna gave birth to a "beautiful baby boy" on Thursday night (13.03.14) and the happy couple - who first met when they were 13 and tied the knot in May 2012 - are thrilled with their new arrival.
The 'Star Girl' singer announced on Twitter this morning: "Yep, Mrs Fletcher gave birth to our insanely gorgeous son yesterday at 7pm. He is healthy, beautiful and I've already changed his nappy."
Tom's joke comes after he admitted he was studying videos of how to change nappies ahead of his child's arrival because he was determined to be a hands-on dad.
Meanwhile, Giovanna couldn't contain her excitement as she updated her followers about the baby's birth.
She enthused: "THRILLED to announce the safe arrival of our little BOY! Born last night at 7pm! I can't stop staring at and kissing him! I'm in love!"
The childhood sweethearts publicly announced the pregnancy in a YouTube video last October and admitted they had chosen not to find out the sex of the baby.
Tom said: "We don't know the sex of the baby. We're taking bets from all our friends on whether it's a boy or girl, what date and all that malarky."