Friday, October 18, 2024

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Reese Witherspoon embarrassed by her mother


Reese Witherspoon is embarrassed by her mother's Twitter account.
The 37-year-old actress joined the social networking site last year and has admitted that her mother's presence on social media and her strange questions embarrass her.
She said: "My mum texts me bizarre questions like, 'What should I tweet? Should I get new head shots? Should I take acting classes?' "
The 'Mud' star - who has children Ava, 14, and Deacon, 11, with her ex-husband Ryan Phillippe and 17-month-old son Tennessee with her current spouse Jim Toth - claims she finds her mum's questions so bizarre because she's a medical professional and not an actress.
Speaking to 'Tonight' host Jimmy Fallon about her mother Betty Reese, she added: ".And I'm like, 'Mom you're a pediatric nurse.' It's weird."
Reese admitted recently that her parents banned her from moving to Hollywood in the early years of her career because they wanted her to continue with her education.
She said: "They told me I had to stay in school. I was allowed to work in the summers but I couldn't work in the school year. They said, 'You're not moving to California, that's where crazy people live.'"

Bill Murray pays tribute to Harold Ramis


Bill Murray has paid tribute to Harold Ramis.
The 'Monuments Men' actor has recalled the numerous projects he worked on with the late actor - who passed away aged 69 in the early hours of Monday (24.02.14) morning after suffering autoimmune inflammatory vasculitis for a number of years - and says he "earned his keep".
He said in a statement to TIME: "Harold Ramis and I together did the 'National Lampoon Show' off Broadway, 'Meatballs', 'Stripes', 'Caddyshack', 'Ghostbusters' and 'Groundhog Day'.
"He earned his keep on this planet. God bless him."
In 2009, Harold admitted he and Bill, 63, hadn't spoken since working on 'Groundhog Day' in 1993, but was hopeful they could enjoy a "great reunion" one day in the future.
He said: "I've had many dreams about him, that we're friends again. There was a great reunion feeling in those dreams. Bill was a strong man.
"I could help him be the best Bill Murray he could be, and I think he appreciated that then. And I don't know where that went, but it's there on film."
Harold is survived by his wife, Erica Mann Ramis, their two sons, Julian and Daniel as well as his daughter, Violet Ramis, with former spouse Anne Plotkin.

Marc Webb confirmed for Amazing Spider-Man 3


Marc Webb has been confirmed to direct 'The Amazing Spider-Man 3'.
The filmmaker will return to helm Andrew Garfield in the third instalment of the superhero franchise, "securing his spot in helming all three films in the trilogy" according to a new report about Sony Pictures by Variety.
The movie is due for release in May 2016 in the UK and June 2016 in the US.
The studio also confirmed that a new 'Spider-Man' film would be released every year in future, thanks to plans to make spin-off movies centred around villains The Sinister Six and Venom.
Amy Pascal, Sony's co-chairman, said: "We are expanding the 'Spider-Man' universe into The Sinister Six and Venom, so that we have 'Spider-Man' movies every year."
Alex Kurtzman is set to direct 'Venom' and is currently writing a script with his longtime collaborator Roberto Orci and Ed Solomon, while Drew Goddard will write 'The Sinister Six' and potentially direct the feature. Neither film has yet been given a release date.
Orci recently said: "I think [the audience is] ready to have things shaken up. I think we've all seen everything. You've seen everything ...They can see it all coming. So we have to shake it up. You can't just keep telling the same stories every day."

Robin Thicke cancels third tour date after marriage split


Robin Thicke has cancelled a third tour date in the wake of his split from Paula Patton.
The 'Blurred Lines' singer has now axed three consecutive concerts on his North American tour after announcing on Monday (24.02.14) that he had parted ways from his wife of almost nine years.
This news comes as Robin was a no-show at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort in North Carolina last night (25.02.14).
The venue issued a statement reading: "Due to unforeseen circumstances, Robin Thicke will postpone his performance at Harrah's Cherokee originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 25. This concert will be rescheduled and the new date announced as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience."
He previously scrapped gigs on Friday in Atlanta and Saturday in Orlando, blaming vocal issues, but instead was seen jetting to Vancouver, where actress Paula is currently filming, in a bid to save his marriage.
The 36-year-old star said last week: "I never want to let down my fans but I have unfortunately lost my voice and cannot perform tomorrow night."
Robin is expected to continue his tour this Thursday at the GMU Patriot Centre in Washington, DC.
The couple - who have three-year-old son Julian together - announced they had "mutually decided to separate at this time", but will remain "best friends".

Keith Lemon bans Celebrity Juice guests


Keith Lemon has joked he bans guests he doesn't like from 'Celebrity Juice'.
The TV comic, played by Leigh Francis, says he doesn't book the guests on the show but tries to use his influence as the panel show's presenter to avoid booking stars he isn't a fan of.
In a conversation with Rizzle Kicks for the new 'Nando's Grills' YouTube series, he said: "If it's someone horrible I say, 'Don't get them on!' I go, 'I don't want to do that, I don't want to do that. Tell them I don't want to do that.'
"Then I go [to the star], 'I'd love to do it but they won't let me.' "
Meanwhile, Rizzle Kicks stars Jordan Stephens and Harley Alexander-Sule revealed they were huge fans of the 'Celebrity Big Brother' love triangle - between Blue singer Lee Ryan, Jasmine Waltz and Casey Batchelor - which gripped the nation last month.
Jordan gushed: "That was the funniest s**t ever. The best part about that is when Jasmine came back and Lee would just deny it. Lee was just denying it ... she was like, 'I just saw you!' That was the most amazing denial I've ever seen on 'Big Brother'."
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Sam Faiers: Joey Essex has been in touch


Sam Faiers has been in touch with ex-fiancé Joey Essex after being diagnosed with Crohn's disease.
The 23-year-old beauty learned she had the inflammatory bowel disease last week and she has revealed the one "lovely effect" of the illness is that it has helped get her back on speaking terms with her former partner.
She told Now magazine: "That's actually been a lovely effect of all the bad things that have happened. Joey and I haven't spoken or seen each other for months - the last time I saw him was at Lewis [Bloor]'s birthday last November.
"He sent me a text saying he was worried about me. I texted him back, and I'm just glad there's been that contact because he was such a big part of my life and it's nice we can be friends again."
Joey hasn't been the only one who has been worried about 'The Only Way is Essex' star as Sam's mother Suzanne and sister Billie have been in "bits".
Sam added: "My mum was so worried and Billie kept crying. When I was diagnosed, she was sobbing. I've been the one saying, 'It'll be OK.' They've cried much more than me. I think I've stayed strong because I hate them being so upset. It's been hard for them to see me so thin."

Shane Warne ‘still friends’ with Elizabeth Hurley


Shane Warne is "still friends" with his ex-fiancée Elizabeth Hurley.
The retired cricketer called off his engagement to the British actress last winter, two years after he popped the question, with the couple reportedly blaming their busy schedules for growing apart.
He confirmed their split had been amicable on Australian breakfast show 'Sunrise' yesterday (25.02.14), saying: "Elizabeth and I are still friends and we catch up when we can. It's a shame it's all over and done, but that's the way it goes unfortunately."
The sportsman was quick to dismiss rumours he had been romancing lingerie entrepreneur Michelle Mone when reporters quizzed him whether the claims he spent four hours in the millionaire's Dorchester Hotel room in London earlier this month were true.
Shane scoffed on another breakfast show, 'Today': "It's nobody's business but that's all absolute rubbish, just for the record."
He jetted back to the UK two weeks ago to visit Liz at the £6 million Herefordshire mansion they bought in 2012 for a catch-up, before travelling to London together and staying at her townhouse.
Shane is then alleged to have visited Michelle the next day, taking roses and champagne up to her hotel suite.
He insisted in a third interview with Triple M's 'Hot Breakfast': "I'm single, I'm not seeing anyone, I'm not dating anyone, I haven't got the hots for anyone."
Michelle also denied the rumours on Twitter last week, posting: "FTR [for the record] I'd never ever meet a guy if he was taken. It was done to me and I remember that pain. / I've been single for 18 months, very independent, successful and don't need anyone for anything other than my family."

Rihanna parties with Drake in Paris


Rihanna has been partying in Paris with Drake.
The 'Pour It Up' singer fuelled rumours she was back with her ex by joining him at Soixante Dix Neuf nightclub in the French capital, where Drake was making a personal appearance for the venue's first anniversary on Monday night (24.02.14).
The Bajan beauty - who had a brief fling with the rapper in 2009 in the wake of her split from on/off beau Chris Brown - sipped on cocktails made with Belvedere Vodka and watched as Drake took to the DJ booth.
A source told Us Weekly: "She didn't want to be seen at all. She kept her head down and charged through to the back of the club with her friends.
"They had a private space and stayed there most of the time. Drake looked very tired, but was smiling around Rihanna. They chatted, danced a little, and seemed close."
Drake was in Paris to perform at the Palais Omnisport de Bercy, where the 26-year-old singer was his guest of honour in the audience.
According to the MailOnline, the alleged couple were also spotted dining out together at L'Avenue over the weekend, leaving separately to hide from photographers.
Drake recently admitted Rihanna was the woman of his dreams, saying: "She's the ultimate fantasy. I mean, I think about it. Like, 'Man, that would be good.' We have fun together, she's cool and s**t. But we're just friends. That's my dog for life."

Scott Cooper impressed with Johnny Depp


Director Scott Cooper is impressed with Johnny Depp's work ethic.
The American filmmaker is working with the 50-year-old actor on the Whitey Bulger biopic 'Black Mass', and was thrilled that Depp has a "strong point of view" and is keen to get to set to begin filming.
Talking to collider.com, he said: "I only want to work with actors to have a strong point of view and who want to race to set.
"And Johnny is that type of actor. He is a consummate actor. He's always pushing himself and always playing something different. He's one of the best actors in American screen history."
Cooper hopes the film will portray Depp in a way which he's not been seen before.
He added: "Our hope is to really craft a full-bodied portrait in ways that you haven't seen. It's exciting to see an actor like Johnny really attracted to a part like this because you've never seen him like this."
'Black Mass' is based on the notorious Boston gangster who was arrested in 2011 in Santa Monica, California and is currently incarcerated at the United States Penitentiary in Tucson, Arizona.
He was sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus five years after he was found to have been involved in 11 murders among other crimes.

Ariana Grande’s new material makes her cry


Ariana Grande's new material makes her cry.
The 'Right There' singer, who is in the studio recording her second album, the follow-up to last year's 'Yours Truly', has revealed the new songs are "honest" and come from an emotional place.
She took to her official Twitter page to tell fans about her recording sessions, writing: "Progress update! I think I want to name the album after 1 of the songs I finished this weekend. It makes me cry! It's very special & honest. [sic]
"This is my favorite, being in the studio and seeing my loves get all excited. can't wait to share with U. it'll be worth the wait I promise. [sic]"
The star has also recorded a track with Chris Brown for the new record, which manager Scooter Braun described as "incredible", and it's thought some material is inspired by her split from The Wanted's Nathan Sykes.
In January, the 20-year-old singer, who dated Nathan for about four months, revealed the pair's break-up in December was amicable.
She said: "We broke up a little while ago, but he's a really good friend. He's so talented. I am so glad to have met him and have a friend like him in my life. He's an amazing person. It was very civil. It was mutual."

Beyoncé pays tribute to late art director


Beyoncé Knowles has paid tribute to a former colleague, who died in a car accident involving Salma Hayek's brother.
The 'XO' hitmaker posted a touching message about Grammy Award-winning art director Ian Cuttler Sala, after he was identified as the 43-year-old passenger killed in Sami Hayek's 2006 Ford GT when he crashed in Bel Air in Los Angeles on Sunday (24.02.14).
The 32-year-old singer wrote: "Rest in Peace Ian Cuttler. Ian was a Grammy Award winning art director and photographer who will be greatly missed. His memorable work includes album covers for 'Destiny Fulfilled' and 'Dangerously in Love.'"
Sami, 40, lost control of his vehicle when he was driving on Sunset Boulevard.
Ian, who worked with many other stars in the past and won a Grammy Award in 2005 for Best Art Direction for 'Johnny Cash: The Legend,' was pronounced dead at the scene by the Los Angeles Fire Department, while Sami was taken to hospital after sustaining several broken ribs and a laceration to his head.
A 20-year-old truck driver that was also involved in the crash suffered a broken foot.
Law enforcement officers believe Sami lost control after swerving to avoid an on-coming vehicle, but the investigation is still continuing and no arrests have been made.
Salma, 47, is yet to comment on the incident.

Justin Bieber’s bodyguard arrested


Justin Bieber's bodyguard was reportedly arrested on Tuesday (25.02.14).
The 19-year-old star's security guard was taken into police custody for questioning after being accused of stealing a photographer's camera while the singer was visiting an amusement park in Atlanta, Georgia.
A law enforcement source told gossip website TMZ.com that one of the 'Heartbreaker' hitmaker's minders got into an argument with the paparazzo and grabbed his camera before jumping into the star's Escalade and instructing their driver to flee the scene.
Police officers later returned the camera to the photographer after locating it inside the vehicle that was parked outside the Canadian star's new rental home in the city.
Officers are still deciding whether to arrest the driver in connection with the incident.
Meanwhile, Justin's on/off companion Chantal Jeffries, who was with him when he was arrested in Miami last month, has hit back at allegations she is a "gold digger" and only using him for fame.
She told E! News: "If anything you could say I'm a goal digger because I have my own goals and I'm focused on that.
"I have my own eyebrow line. I designed the products and I picked everything that I wanted, I put all my own money into it. I make money from that, I make my own money from modelling, I go to school, so I don't need really anybody else.
"I'm a strong independent woman so I don't need a guy."
The model also insisted she had never seen Justin use drugs and their relationship isn't romantic.
She said: "Justin's fun. He's cool, he's a good person."
The 'Baby' hitmaker is scheduled to appear in court in Florida on March 3 after being charged with driving under the influence (DUI), driving with an expired licence and resisting arrest last month.