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Stacy Keibler is reportedly pregnant.
The 34-year-old star is believed to be expecting her first child with her husband Jared Pobre, whom she married in Mexico last weekend, and is already sporting a "sizeable bump", according to the New York Post newspaper.
The pair shocked everyone on Saturday (08.03.14) when they announced they had got hitched in a romantic beach setting, with just their immediate families present to witness the nuptials.
Stacy - who previously dated George Clooney - admitted her wedding was better than she even "dreamed" it would be.
She said earlier this week: "It was such a celebration of love with the whole family, better than I could have ever dreamed of. We can't stop smiling."
The couple have only been dating since late last year, but have known one another for five years and their mothers think they are perfect for one another.
Jared's mum Gladys Lowenstein said: "The first time I met Stacy and saw the interaction between my son and her, I knew they were perfect for one another.
And Stacy's mother Pat Keibler added: "As a parent all you want for your child is to be happy. We see such joy and happiness in both Stacy and Jared's eyes when they are together. There is a true sense of harmony and love in the energy they share.
"We are excited to welcome Jared and his family into ours. We wish them much happiness, love and laughter."
Stacy Keibler is pregnant
Stacy Keibler is reportedly pregnant.
The 34-year-old star is believed to be expecting her first child with her husband Jared Pobre, whom she married in Mexico last weekend, and is already sporting a "sizeable bump", according to the New York Post newspaper.
The pair shocked everyone on Saturday (08.03.14) when they announced they had got hitched in a romantic beach setting, with just their immediate families present to witness the nuptials.
Stacy - who previously dated George Clooney - admitted her wedding was better than she even "dreamed" it would be.
She said earlier this week: "It was such a celebration of love with the whole family, better than I could have ever dreamed of. We can't stop smiling."
The couple have only been dating since late last year, but have known one another for five years and their mothers think they are perfect for one another.
Jared's mum Gladys Lowenstein said: "The first time I met Stacy and saw the interaction between my son and her, I knew they were perfect for one another.
And Stacy's mother Pat Keibler added: "As a parent all you want for your child is to be happy. We see such joy and happiness in both Stacy and Jared's eyes when they are together. There is a true sense of harmony and love in the energy they share.
"We are excited to welcome Jared and his family into ours. We wish them much happiness, love and laughter."
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Demi Lovato has a respiratory infection.
The 21-year-old singer was forced to seek medical help yesterday (11.03.14) after she began coughing up blood just before she took to the stage in New York for her 'Neon Lights' tour.
The 'Heart Attack' hitmaker posted a screen shot on her Twitter account of a text conversation between her and a friend, where she revealed she had been spitting blood.
However, after her fans became increasingly worried about her health, she wrote: "For all of you that are worried, I saw a doctor and it's just a respiratory infection."
Earlier in the day, Demi took to Twitter to announce that she was feeling sick, but she was determined not to cancel her show.
She wrote: "The last thing I would EVER want to do is cancel a show, with that being said I'm super sick tonight so it may not be my best show BUT I'm SO excited to perform for you guys but I may need you to sing most of the show for me!!! Hahaha (sic)".
Despite battling with the illness, the concert in Long Island appeared to be a success.
She tweeted after the show: "I love you guys so much!!!! Thank you Long Island for an incredible night.. Soooo fun even when I'm sick!!! #NEONLIGHTSTOUR (sic)".
Demi Lovato has respiratory infection
Demi Lovato has a respiratory infection.
The 21-year-old singer was forced to seek medical help yesterday (11.03.14) after she began coughing up blood just before she took to the stage in New York for her 'Neon Lights' tour.
The 'Heart Attack' hitmaker posted a screen shot on her Twitter account of a text conversation between her and a friend, where she revealed she had been spitting blood.
However, after her fans became increasingly worried about her health, she wrote: "For all of you that are worried, I saw a doctor and it's just a respiratory infection."
Earlier in the day, Demi took to Twitter to announce that she was feeling sick, but she was determined not to cancel her show.
She wrote: "The last thing I would EVER want to do is cancel a show, with that being said I'm super sick tonight so it may not be my best show BUT I'm SO excited to perform for you guys but I may need you to sing most of the show for me!!! Hahaha (sic)".
Despite battling with the illness, the concert in Long Island appeared to be a success.
She tweeted after the show: "I love you guys so much!!!! Thank you Long Island for an incredible night.. Soooo fun even when I'm sick!!! #NEONLIGHTSTOUR (sic)".
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Stacy Keibler and Jared Pobre only told their families they were getting married when they were on the plane to Mexico.
The couple tied the knot in a surprise ceremony on Saturday (08.03.14) and had kept the news so secret, even their loved ones had no idea as to the real reason behind their joint family vacation.
Speaking about breaking the news on the plane, Stacy said: "Everyone was screaming and hugging and over the moon.
"We felt we wanted to put our money, energy and time into our intimate family and [share] this really special bond, special moment and special memory just with them. There's just so much love."
Stacy - who previously dated George Clooney - admitted her wedding ceremony was better than she even "dreamed" it would be.
She told People magazine: "It was such a celebration of love with the whole family, better than I could have ever dreamed of. We can't stop smiling."
The couple have been dating since late last year, but have known one another for five years and their mothers think they are perfect for one another.
Jared's mum Gladys Lowenstein said: "The first time I met Stacy and saw the interaction between my son and her, I knew they were perfect for one another.
"The energy and love they have for each other is amazing. Our family has embraced Stacy and her parents. I feel very lucky to have her as a daughter-in-law."
And Stacy's mother Pat Keibler added: "As a parent all you want for your child is to be happy. We see such joy and happiness in both Stacy and Jared's eyes when they are together. There is a true sense of harmony and love in the energy they share.
"We are excited to welcome Jared and his family into ours. We wish them much happiness, love and laughter."
Stacy Keibler surprised family with wedding plan
Stacy Keibler and Jared Pobre only told their families they were getting married when they were on the plane to Mexico.
The couple tied the knot in a surprise ceremony on Saturday (08.03.14) and had kept the news so secret, even their loved ones had no idea as to the real reason behind their joint family vacation.
Speaking about breaking the news on the plane, Stacy said: "Everyone was screaming and hugging and over the moon.
"We felt we wanted to put our money, energy and time into our intimate family and [share] this really special bond, special moment and special memory just with them. There's just so much love."
Stacy - who previously dated George Clooney - admitted her wedding ceremony was better than she even "dreamed" it would be.
She told People magazine: "It was such a celebration of love with the whole family, better than I could have ever dreamed of. We can't stop smiling."
The couple have been dating since late last year, but have known one another for five years and their mothers think they are perfect for one another.
Jared's mum Gladys Lowenstein said: "The first time I met Stacy and saw the interaction between my son and her, I knew they were perfect for one another.
"The energy and love they have for each other is amazing. Our family has embraced Stacy and her parents. I feel very lucky to have her as a daughter-in-law."
And Stacy's mother Pat Keibler added: "As a parent all you want for your child is to be happy. We see such joy and happiness in both Stacy and Jared's eyes when they are together. There is a true sense of harmony and love in the energy they share.
"We are excited to welcome Jared and his family into ours. We wish them much happiness, love and laughter."
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Susan Sarandon refuses to be called grandma.
The legendary actress, whose daughter Eva Amurri Martino is expecting a baby girl with husband Kyle, is reluctant for her very first grandchild to refer to her by a traditional moniker and will encourage the tot to call her 'Honey' instead.
She explained to People magazine: "I borrowed this name from a very dear friend of mine who's from the South, and his grandma was 'Honey'.
"That's what I'm experimenting with and Eva likes it, so we'll see."
The 67-year-old star also says there won't be any name clashes with her son-in-law's parents, who already have six grandchildren.
She added: "I think it's good because this is Kyle's parents seventh grandchild, so they've established what his parents are called."
The 'Stepmom' actress has already begun buying baby gifts for Kyle and Eva, 28, who announced her pregnancy last month, as their birthdays are both this month.
Susan said: "So for her birthday and his birthday, they're getting a little crib and changing table."
The veteran actress had her daughter with Italian filmmaker Franco Amurri and also has two sons - Jack, 24, and 21-year-old Miles - with her former partner, Tim Robbins, from whom she split in 2009 after over 20 years together.
Susan Sarandon: Don’t call me grandma
Susan Sarandon refuses to be called grandma.
The legendary actress, whose daughter Eva Amurri Martino is expecting a baby girl with husband Kyle, is reluctant for her very first grandchild to refer to her by a traditional moniker and will encourage the tot to call her 'Honey' instead.
She explained to People magazine: "I borrowed this name from a very dear friend of mine who's from the South, and his grandma was 'Honey'.
"That's what I'm experimenting with and Eva likes it, so we'll see."
The 67-year-old star also says there won't be any name clashes with her son-in-law's parents, who already have six grandchildren.
She added: "I think it's good because this is Kyle's parents seventh grandchild, so they've established what his parents are called."
The 'Stepmom' actress has already begun buying baby gifts for Kyle and Eva, 28, who announced her pregnancy last month, as their birthdays are both this month.
Susan said: "So for her birthday and his birthday, they're getting a little crib and changing table."
The veteran actress had her daughter with Italian filmmaker Franco Amurri and also has two sons - Jack, 24, and 21-year-old Miles - with her former partner, Tim Robbins, from whom she split in 2009 after over 20 years together.
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Rhys Ifans has spoken out on the slaughter of seals for their fur, calling it "inhumane."
The 'Amazing Spider Man' actor branded the killing of the marine mammals for their skins as "an off-season cash grab" for the Canadian fishing industry in a letter urging the Appellate Body of World Trade Organisation (WTO) to maintain the organisation's decision to uphold the European Union's ban against the practice ahead of their meeting in Geneva on March 17.
An extract from a signed letter written by Rhys on behalf of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) reads: "EU nations have made it clear that they want no part in the seal slaughter, which is merely an off-season cash grab for the Canadian fishing industry and accounts for less than 1 per cent of Newfoundland's economy. Since Canada is challenging the EU ban merely for political reasons back home, I hope the Appellate Body will uphold it."
The letter comes just two weeks before Canada's annual seal hunt, a practice dating back centuries which sees seals slaughtered, officially in a bid to prevent fisheries damages, however young seals are coveted for their fur.
The EU, Mexico, Taiwan and the US have now banned seal fur imports, as have Russia , who were responsible for importing 95 percent of Canada's seal fur.
The Canadian government have been arguing against the EU ban to revive the trade but officials are being forced to examine whether the practices should be put to rest.
Rhys Ifans brands seal hunting as ‘inhumane’
Rhys Ifans has spoken out on the slaughter of seals for their fur, calling it "inhumane."
The 'Amazing Spider Man' actor branded the killing of the marine mammals for their skins as "an off-season cash grab" for the Canadian fishing industry in a letter urging the Appellate Body of World Trade Organisation (WTO) to maintain the organisation's decision to uphold the European Union's ban against the practice ahead of their meeting in Geneva on March 17.
An extract from a signed letter written by Rhys on behalf of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) reads: "EU nations have made it clear that they want no part in the seal slaughter, which is merely an off-season cash grab for the Canadian fishing industry and accounts for less than 1 per cent of Newfoundland's economy. Since Canada is challenging the EU ban merely for political reasons back home, I hope the Appellate Body will uphold it."
The letter comes just two weeks before Canada's annual seal hunt, a practice dating back centuries which sees seals slaughtered, officially in a bid to prevent fisheries damages, however young seals are coveted for their fur.
The EU, Mexico, Taiwan and the US have now banned seal fur imports, as have Russia , who were responsible for importing 95 percent of Canada's seal fur.
The Canadian government have been arguing against the EU ban to revive the trade but officials are being forced to examine whether the practices should be put to rest.
TV
Jessica Wright isn't "fussed" about 'The Only Way is Essex' newcomer Grace Andrews.
The 'TOWIE' veteran has slammed newcomers Grace and Fran Parman for not making an effort to get to know her and doesn't think they have ingratiated themselves well with the existing cast.
Speaking backstage at the TRIC Awards in London yesterday (11.03.14), she exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "None of the new girls, apart from Georgia [Kousoulou], have made an absolute effort.
"I spoke to Grace once, she kind of said hey, and she excused herself and walked off inside because she was cold. Even though I was cold I was still trying to make an effort because she's new. I don't really have an opinion on her ... she's not really spiced things up majorly, so I'm not really fussed.
"Fran's not made an effort at all. I made a really big effort with Fran, she's not even looked at me since.
"If you are new on the scene, you kind of feel like it's your place to say hello and stuff, and I was the one making an effort with her."
Jess, 28, thinks 25-year-old Grace - who was romantically linked to Mario Falcone - may be intimidated to approach her.
She added: "I've only been on set with her four or five times. She's never made a massive effort, whereas I did make an effort. But at the same time, she may be a bit intimidated."
Meanwhile, Jess' boyfriend Ricky Rayment, 22, had choice words about Grace's appearance.
He quipped: "I watch it and I feel like her bottom lip's lost control!"
Jessica Wright ‘not fussed’ about Grace Andrews
Jessica Wright isn't "fussed" about 'The Only Way is Essex' newcomer Grace Andrews.
The 'TOWIE' veteran has slammed newcomers Grace and Fran Parman for not making an effort to get to know her and doesn't think they have ingratiated themselves well with the existing cast.
Speaking backstage at the TRIC Awards in London yesterday (11.03.14), she exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "None of the new girls, apart from Georgia [Kousoulou], have made an absolute effort.
"I spoke to Grace once, she kind of said hey, and she excused herself and walked off inside because she was cold. Even though I was cold I was still trying to make an effort because she's new. I don't really have an opinion on her ... she's not really spiced things up majorly, so I'm not really fussed.
"Fran's not made an effort at all. I made a really big effort with Fran, she's not even looked at me since.
"If you are new on the scene, you kind of feel like it's your place to say hello and stuff, and I was the one making an effort with her."
Jess, 28, thinks 25-year-old Grace - who was romantically linked to Mario Falcone - may be intimidated to approach her.
She added: "I've only been on set with her four or five times. She's never made a massive effort, whereas I did make an effort. But at the same time, she may be a bit intimidated."
Meanwhile, Jess' boyfriend Ricky Rayment, 22, had choice words about Grace's appearance.
He quipped: "I watch it and I feel like her bottom lip's lost control!"
TV
MyAnna Buring and Russell Tovey have been cast in 'Banished'.
The 'Ripper Street' actress and the 'Being Human' star will be joined by the likes of Julian Rhind-Tutt ('The Hour') and David Wenham ('Top Of The Lake') in Jimmy McGovern's new BBC series, set for broadcast in 2015.
The seven-part fictional drama is inspired by 18th century events when Britain established a penal colony in Australia, and will centre around the settlement's convicts, the soldiers who guarded them and the men who governed them.
Jimmy explained: "How the first convicts survived is the best story I've come across in over 30 years as a dramatist. When you've got something like that, you don't worry about the narrative; you just concentrate on the characters. That is what we did. Consequently, I don't think I've ever written anything so character-driven."
Australian actor David Wenham plays idealist Governor Arthur Phillip, who clashes with the uber strict Major Ross (Joseph Millson). At the centre of it all is a story of love and friendship between convicts Elizabeth Quinn (Myanna Buring), Tommy Barrett (Julian Rhind-Tutt) and James Freeman (Russell Tovey).
'Banished', which has been co-commissioned by BBC Two and BBC Worldwide Australia and New Zealand, was written by Jimmy McGovern, with Shaun Duggan ('Accused') penning episode five.
Sita Williams acts as producer and executive produces alongside Roxy Spencer and Jimmy McGovern.
Filming for begins in Sydney this April.
MyAnna Buring and Russell Tovey to star in Banished
MyAnna Buring and Russell Tovey have been cast in 'Banished'.
The 'Ripper Street' actress and the 'Being Human' star will be joined by the likes of Julian Rhind-Tutt ('The Hour') and David Wenham ('Top Of The Lake') in Jimmy McGovern's new BBC series, set for broadcast in 2015.
The seven-part fictional drama is inspired by 18th century events when Britain established a penal colony in Australia, and will centre around the settlement's convicts, the soldiers who guarded them and the men who governed them.
Jimmy explained: "How the first convicts survived is the best story I've come across in over 30 years as a dramatist. When you've got something like that, you don't worry about the narrative; you just concentrate on the characters. That is what we did. Consequently, I don't think I've ever written anything so character-driven."
Australian actor David Wenham plays idealist Governor Arthur Phillip, who clashes with the uber strict Major Ross (Joseph Millson). At the centre of it all is a story of love and friendship between convicts Elizabeth Quinn (Myanna Buring), Tommy Barrett (Julian Rhind-Tutt) and James Freeman (Russell Tovey).
'Banished', which has been co-commissioned by BBC Two and BBC Worldwide Australia and New Zealand, was written by Jimmy McGovern, with Shaun Duggan ('Accused') penning episode five.
Sita Williams acts as producer and executive produces alongside Roxy Spencer and Jimmy McGovern.
Filming for begins in Sydney this April.
TV
Paloma Faith has been "asked a number of times" to judge on a TV show.
The 32-year-old singer - who shot to fame in 2009 - claims she's been approached by bosses on numerous occasions to become a panellist on a talent show, but she's refused the offer because she doesn't like the "format" of programmes.
She explained: "I've been asked a number of times to be involved in judging panels for TV shows and other talent initiatives, and turned them down because of the format. I think art is subjective and that those kinds of shows are looking for a certain type of artist.
"I don't think I would ever have got through had I ever auditioned on one of them."
Meanwhile, the 'Picking Up the Pieces' hitmaker has teamed up with Samsung and Launching People - a new mentorship programme which aims to find undiscovered British talent - in a bid to help wannabes break into the industry.
She explained: "I really want to help someone to further their career, but to do it in a realistic way rather than from the platform of a television show. The reality is that most people in this industry aren't an overnight success - their success comes from years of networking and working out what kind of artist they want to be."
The Samsung Launching People project will be documented in a television series on Sky 1 HD.
Other mentors on the show include actor Idris Elba, food expert Gizzi Erskine and fashion photographer Rankin.
Paloma Faith not a fan of reality show ‘formats’
Paloma Faith has been "asked a number of times" to judge on a TV show.
The 32-year-old singer - who shot to fame in 2009 - claims she's been approached by bosses on numerous occasions to become a panellist on a talent show, but she's refused the offer because she doesn't like the "format" of programmes.
She explained: "I've been asked a number of times to be involved in judging panels for TV shows and other talent initiatives, and turned them down because of the format. I think art is subjective and that those kinds of shows are looking for a certain type of artist.
"I don't think I would ever have got through had I ever auditioned on one of them."
Meanwhile, the 'Picking Up the Pieces' hitmaker has teamed up with Samsung and Launching People - a new mentorship programme which aims to find undiscovered British talent - in a bid to help wannabes break into the industry.
She explained: "I really want to help someone to further their career, but to do it in a realistic way rather than from the platform of a television show. The reality is that most people in this industry aren't an overnight success - their success comes from years of networking and working out what kind of artist they want to be."
The Samsung Launching People project will be documented in a television series on Sky 1 HD.
Other mentors on the show include actor Idris Elba, food expert Gizzi Erskine and fashion photographer Rankin.
Music News
Pete Wentz is worried British fans won't show up to upcoming Fall Out Boy gigs.
The 34-year-old bassist and band mates Patrick Stump, Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley, who formed the rock group in 2001, went on hiatus from music in 2009 before reforming last year and Pete is nervous about heading to Britain.
He told Kerrang! magazine: "I'm more worried that this will be the day people don't show up."
The band have been on their Save Rock and Roll tour since last year and are preparing to bring the show to the UK later this month.
He continued: "[The UK fans] have always been such a big supporter of our band. Probably the biggest of any place in the world."
But Pete admits it hasn't all been smooth sailing when it comes to the tour's set.
He explained: "We have a sheet that covers the set, and there have been nights when it hasn't fallen down right.
"We also have a small stage [at the back of the venue] that we run to, and we often get stuck at locked doors or go the wrong way, because the venue is a maze."
The band head to the UK on Saturday (15.03.14) and will perform in London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Dublin, Newcastle and Glasgow.
Pete Wentz worried fans won’t show up
Pete Wentz is worried British fans won't show up to upcoming Fall Out Boy gigs.
The 34-year-old bassist and band mates Patrick Stump, Joe Trohman and Andy Hurley, who formed the rock group in 2001, went on hiatus from music in 2009 before reforming last year and Pete is nervous about heading to Britain.
He told Kerrang! magazine: "I'm more worried that this will be the day people don't show up."
The band have been on their Save Rock and Roll tour since last year and are preparing to bring the show to the UK later this month.
He continued: "[The UK fans] have always been such a big supporter of our band. Probably the biggest of any place in the world."
But Pete admits it hasn't all been smooth sailing when it comes to the tour's set.
He explained: "We have a sheet that covers the set, and there have been nights when it hasn't fallen down right.
"We also have a small stage [at the back of the venue] that we run to, and we often get stuck at locked doors or go the wrong way, because the venue is a maze."
The band head to the UK on Saturday (15.03.14) and will perform in London, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Dublin, Newcastle and Glasgow.
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Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys and Kendrick Lamar have collaborated on a new song.
The 'Happy' hitmaker has produced a new track, 'It's On Again', which features Alicia and Kendrick and will appear on the soundtrack for upcoming superhero action movie, 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'.
Acclaimed Hollywood score composer Hans Zimmer is overseeing the project and has worked with the talented trio on the song.
Alicia said: "I'm very excited to be a part of such a powerful collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams and Hans Zimmer.
"This is the next chapter in the 'Spider-Man' legacy and we really feel 'It's On Again' captures the experience, the story - and most importantly - the meaning behind the film, which is that we all have the potential to be extraordinary. There's a little bit of a super hero in all of us."
'No One' singer Alicia provides the main vocals on the track, but Grammy-nominated rapper Kendrick is heard in one of the verses.
Pharrell gushed about his collaborators, saying: "Hans has created an iconic score theme and it was exciting to collaborate with him again on this song. When I was making the song, I knew Alicia and Kendrick had to be on it. They take the song to a whole new level."
The singer-and-producer was recently nominated for an Oscar for his last soundtrack song, 'Happy', which appeared in 'Despicable Me 2'.
In addition to 'It's On Again', Pharrell, 40, also enlisted Alicia for 'Know Who You Are', taken from his just-released second studio album, 'G I R L'.
Pharrell, Alicia Keys and Kendrick collaborate
Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys and Kendrick Lamar have collaborated on a new song.
The 'Happy' hitmaker has produced a new track, 'It's On Again', which features Alicia and Kendrick and will appear on the soundtrack for upcoming superhero action movie, 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'.
Acclaimed Hollywood score composer Hans Zimmer is overseeing the project and has worked with the talented trio on the song.
Alicia said: "I'm very excited to be a part of such a powerful collaboration with Kendrick Lamar, Pharrell Williams and Hans Zimmer.
"This is the next chapter in the 'Spider-Man' legacy and we really feel 'It's On Again' captures the experience, the story - and most importantly - the meaning behind the film, which is that we all have the potential to be extraordinary. There's a little bit of a super hero in all of us."
'No One' singer Alicia provides the main vocals on the track, but Grammy-nominated rapper Kendrick is heard in one of the verses.
Pharrell gushed about his collaborators, saying: "Hans has created an iconic score theme and it was exciting to collaborate with him again on this song. When I was making the song, I knew Alicia and Kendrick had to be on it. They take the song to a whole new level."
The singer-and-producer was recently nominated for an Oscar for his last soundtrack song, 'Happy', which appeared in 'Despicable Me 2'.
In addition to 'It's On Again', Pharrell, 40, also enlisted Alicia for 'Know Who You Are', taken from his just-released second studio album, 'G I R L'.