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Prince Charles visits Tottenham


Britain's Prince Charles visited Tottenham, north London on Wednesday (05.02.14).
This trip marked the 65-year-old royal's fourth visit to the area in the Borough of Haringey since the riots in August 2011, and the local community "hugely appreciate" Charles efforts and were delighted to see him.
Tottenham MP David Lammy told the tottenhamjournal.co.uk: "He has now been back to Tottenham four times in two-and-a-half years, which is unprecedented. There is no other public figure, not even the Prime Minister, who has visited Tottenham as much. His charities are continuing to work in the community and he is coming back to get an update.
"He is a familiar face now in Tottenham. It is hugely welcome for us and it is hugely appreciated. It sends an important message that Tottenham is open for business."
Charles met members of Haringey Youth Council, viewed the nearly-rebuilt Carpetright building which was set alight during the riots before going to Tottenham Green.
A number of the Prince of Wales' charities are helping with the borough's regeneration, including an enterprise programme, run by the Prince's Trust which helps ambitious young people launch their own businesses.

Jim Davidson ‘reassured’ by Celebrity Big Brother win


Jim Davidson feels "reassured" by winning 'Celebrity Big Brother'.
The comedian - who had to miss out on a place in the show last year because he was being investigated for historic sexual abuse claims - is unsure how he won over the public to take this year's crown and says his victory marks the end of a "year of hell".
He told Britain's OK! magazine: "I don't quite know what and how I won. It's very nice to know the public voted for me. It's reassuring.
"Whatever I do, I'll still be slagged off by the people who don't like me. What I am aware of is that a year of hell has come to an end. I think the public said, 'Come on Jim, we know what a year you've had, we're behind you and we don't believe a word of it.' So I'm very pleased about it."
Jim sometimes struggled with life in the house because he was so much older than most of the other contestants.
He added: "I felt quite lonely in the house sometimes because I'm 60 years old and it's like being at a party with a load of 20 year olds who want to enjoy themselves. So Dad has to creep off somewhere."

Lindsay Lohan wants to star in Ja’mie: Private School Girl


Lindsay Lohan wants to appear on BBC 3's 'Ja'mie: Private School Girl'.
The 'Mean Girls' actress is "obsessed" with the comedy about a private grammar school in Sydney and is "pushing" to appear on the second series, and has even come up with ideas for a character she could play.
Comedian Chris Lilley - who both writes the show and stars as Ja'mie - revealed: "Katy Perry's probably the biggest [star] that's been talking about it.
"We did a thing the other day where they met and had a little chat. Lindsay Lohan is completely obsessed with the show.
"She's come up with an idea for a character and is pushing to appear in series two as a kind of American exchange student.
"Who knows, if it works for the story then... it seems like she'd be really cool."
Lindsay - who has been on Chris' mockumentaries 'We Can Be Heroes' and 'Summer Heights High' - gushed about Ja'mie admitting she's a "huge fan" of the programme.
Talking on Australia's KIIS 1065 radio station, she said: "I'm obsessed with the show. I'm a huge fan. I would love to appear in the show. That would be awesome. I would be Ja'mie's mentor.
"Someone I know contacted him about it. I always have the show on."
Chris has also had interest in 'Ja'mie: Private School Girl' from a number of other celebrities, claiming Kylie Jenner often posts Ja'mie images on social media sites.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I have lots of people contact me. The ones that have reached out have been Katy Perry, Lindsay Lohan - Ellie Goulding is way into it - she messages. Some of the Kardashian kids are into it. Kylie Jenner likes to post Ja'mie photos on her timeline."

Abbie Cornish: Robocop was part of childhood


Abbie Cornish wanted to appear in 'RoboCop' because it reminded her of her childhood.
The blonde beauty was a big fan of the 1987 original movie - which starred Peter Weller in the lead role - so jumped at the chance to work with director José Padilha and actors Gary Oldman and Joel Kinnaman.
She told BANG Showbiz: "I was attracted to the film because it was part of my childhood, also I wanted to work with Jose and Gary Oldman...
"It was a role I took because of the director and the actors, I didn't read a script when I took this role on I just took it because I had a good feeling about it."
The 31-year-old actress admits she felt she had "got lucky" landing the role of cyborg cop Alex Murphy's wife Clara because she had such a great time on set.
Speaking at the world premiere of the film at London's BFI IMAX South Bank last night (05.02.14), she said: "I would literally turn up in Toronto, I'd fly back and they'd be like you're not leaving on Wednesday you're leaving on Friday. I'd say, 'Why.' And they'd be like, 'Because you have a scene with Gary Oldman.' I'd be speechless, and thinking, 'I have a scene with Gary Oldman!' I felt like I got lucky constantly shooting this film."
Abbie thinks the time was right to reboot the franchise because of developments in technology, and she believes the new movie has more of a "heartbeat" because of the introduction of Alex's family.
She said: "First of all from 1987 to 2014, the changes in technology alone and what you can do with CGI is insane. I think it's more timely now, it's more relevant, it's more tangible, and I think that's what's good about bringing the family into it, it gives it a bit more of a heartbeat, it gives the film a pulse as well as the man versus machine story and the existential element of the story.
"It's a movie about technology and advancements in a military world, it's about a man's battle for his soul, what it is to be human."
Abbie was joined on the red carpet by co-stars Gary and Joel Kinnaman - who plays the lead role of Alex Murphy - and her director José.

Justin Bieber took drugs on plane


Justin Bieber's private jet was so thick with marijuana smoke, the pilots had to wear oxygen masks.
The 'Believe' singer, his father Jeremy Bieber and an entourage of 10 flew from Canada to New Jersey last Friday (31.01.14) and ignored warnings to stop smoking the narcotic, with flight staff forced to take drastic action as inhaling the smoke would have led to them failing drug tests, NBC News reports.
The official incident report said: "The captain of the flight stated that he warned the passengers, including Bieber, on several occasions to stop smoking marijuana."
And the 19-year-old singer and his dad were "extremely abusive" to the flight attendant, prompting her to take refuge in the cockpit.
The report continued: "The captain also stated he needed to request that the passengers stop their harassing behaviour toward the flight attendant and after several warnings asked the flight attendant to stay with him near the cockpit to avoid any further abuse.
"The flight attendant stated the passengers, including Bieber and his father, Jeremy Bieber were extremely abusive verbally and she would not work another flight with them."
When the plane landed, it was met by police and Customs and Border Protection agents, and though the aircraft "reeked" of marijuana smoke, no drugs were found inside the cabin, or in baggage, despite sniffer dogs alerting officers to three of the suitcases on board.
The troubled singer was questioned separately because "in past examinations, Bieber had become argumentative and abusive when together with his security team."
He admitted smoking marijuana and drinking alcohol, but stated that he did not have any additional marijuana.
According to website TMZ, Justin knew the plane would be searched before it even took off because he is on a Homeland Security watch list following his two recent arrests for assault and driving without a valid license, driving under the influence (DUI) and resisting arrest.

David Beckham launches MLS club in Miami


David Beckham has launched a Major League Soccer club in Miami.
The 38-year-old star - who retired from the sport in May 2013 - said he was "living the dream" as he announced plans to recruit some of the "best players" alongside local sportsmen to help make the club "loved by millions".
Speaking at a press conference to unveil the new franchise, he said: "Players are already interested into coming and playing - who wouldn't? Great players will come here.
"We have a list of players (we want). Everyone knows who they want. These players are calling me up and sending me messages.
"It would be disrespectful for me as an owner to speculate, but we want the best. But I want to build an established academy and local players who want to reach the top."
David's move into the franchise is expected to cost him $25 million, but he has vowed to turn Miami into "The People's Football Club."
It is believed the hunk's option to purchase a franchise at a discounted price came as part of a package when he joined Major League Soccer club LA Galaxy in 2007.
He said: "This is an exciting time for myself, family and friends. We're really looking forward to bringing this to Miami.
"There was a team here 10 years ago but going forward I wanted to create a team that's very personal. I want to make it my own team.
"Miami is a vibrant city with a lot of passion. I know it's ready for football and this will be successful.
"I'm committed to this league and I'm committed to this sport."
David - who has children Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 11, Cruz, eight, and Harper, two, with wife Victoria - is reportedly hoping to build a 25,000 seat stadium on the Miami waterfront and, if they manage to get funding, the squad could possible take part in the 2017-18 season.

Prince William to honour Dame Helen Mirren at BAFTAs


Prince William will present Dame Helen Mirren with the Fellowship award at the BAFTA Awards 2014.
The Duke of Cambridge - who is President of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts - will honour the 68-year-old actress at the annual ceremony which will be held on February 16 at London's Royal Opera House.
Amanda Berry OBE, chief executive of BAFTA, is "delighted" to have the 31-year-old royal - whose grandfather, Prince Philip, was the organisation's first president in 1959 - attend the awards ceremony.
She said in a statement: "We are delighted to welcome our President back to the EE British Academy Film Awards. The Duke loves film and he is incredibly supportive of the work BAFTA does."
Berry was thrilled with the prince's backing for the BAFTA 'Give Something Back' campaign which calls on the organisation's members to share the knowledge and expertise of the industry with new and emerging talent.
She added: "Over the last year, The Duke has attended the launch of our 'Give Something Back' campaign and also given his name to three BAFTA scholarships, helping us deliver our shared ambition of giving talented young people a chance to succeed, regardless of their background."
Meanwhile, Mirren previously admitted she thought her work was too "raunchy" to receive a BAFTA Fellowship and was "stunned" to be following in the footsteps of the likes of Sir Alfred Hitchcock, Dame Judi Dench, Charlie Chaplin and Steven Spielberg in receiving the accolade.
She said: "Much of the time my artistic choices are raunchy."
Discussing her 1989 film 'The Cook, The Thief, His Wife And Her Lover' - which featured cannibalism and violence - she added: "In many ways it was right up my alley - and the quality in me that makes me relish that kind of thing was the reason I thought I would never, ever be the person to win this Fellowship."

Jodi Albert: The Big Reunion is ‘explosive’


Jodi Albert says 'The Big Reunion' is going to be "explosive".
The 30-year-old actress-and-singer - who is married to former Westlife star Kian Egan - is reforming short-lived girl band Girl Thing on the second series of the ITV2 reality show and she admits it's been a wild ride.
Girl Thing - also consisting of Anika Bostelaar, Linzi Martin, Michelle Barber and Nikki Stuart - were formed by Simon Cowell and touted as the next big thing in pop, but they were unceremoniously dropped after releasing just two songs.
Jodi told BANG Showbiz: "It's been crazy. There is drama - we've been completely honest, it's very explosive. I don't really know what I've got myself in for, but it will make for good television.
"It's the reason Kian and I met so it felt like I owed it to the girls and the band to give it one last go."
Meanwhile, Kian, 33, revealed he has given his wife - with whom he has two-year-old son Koa - plenty of advice about band life following his success with Westlife.
He said: "For Jodi, it's very different [to Westlife]. She's back with girls that she knew a very long time ago and I think [the advice is] just keep your head and stay calm.
"I think they're getting a great opportunity to put a really nice end to the Girl Thing story. I think Girl Thing had a really rough time in the early days, the way it all happened fast ... I think this is an amazing way to put a nice ending on the story, doing a big tour and making a TV show together."
'The Big Reunion' starts tonight (06.02.14) at 9pm on ITV2.

Zayn Malik proud of Little Mix chart success


Zayn Malik praised fiance Perrie Edwards after Little Mix topped the US iTunes chart which their album 'Salute'.
The One Direction hunk - who got engaged to the blonde beauty in August last year - was thrilled that his "baby" had climbed to number one spot on the digital sales chart alongside Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
The star wrote on Twitter: "So proud of my baby !! Download the tune and keep it @ #1 !! 🙂 xx (sic)"
Zayn's 1D bandmate Niall Horan also applauded the girl group for the success of their second studio album which was released in the US on February 4.
He wrote: "The lovely girls of LittleMixOffic have are at #1 on the iTunes chart, you guys gotta keep it there for the week! It's a great album ! Xx (sic)"
Both One Direction - which also includes Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson - and Little Mix were catapulted to the spotlight on singing contest 'X Factor' and show boss Simon Cowell was also keen to offer his congratulations.
The media mogul added: "I have just been told that the new little mix album is number one on the us iTunes album chart. That is bloody fantastic. Congratulations. (sic)"

Jared Leto: Quitting acting was ‘best decision’


Jared Leto believes quitting acting for six years was "one of the best decisions" he's ever made.
The 30 Seconds to Mars frontman stopped performing for over half a decade in order to focus on his music career, but he thinks the break made him a better actor.
He explained: "I think that the six years I took off was one of the best decisions I've ever made, in my entire life. I think it made me a better actor. I think it made me a better person. We really only have to offer an equal and opposite reflection of the experiences that we've had in our lives, and the time away was crucial."
The 42-year-old star is adamant that he wouldn't have been able to play Rayon, a transgender AIDS patient, in 'Dallas Buyers Club' without taking a hiatus back in 2008.
He told Collider.com: "I couldn't have done any of that [performance in 'Dallas Buyers Club] - not even close - without that time away. I was chasing other dreams, and that's a powerful thing. When you fail, you win a little and you fail again, you take all of those lessons and you apply it."

Niall Horan reads self-help books


Niall Horan is using "self-help books" to combat claustrophobia and panic attacks.
The One Direction hunk suffered a panic attack in December after getting stuck in a lift with young fans in a hotel in Milan and wants to take the right precautions to make sure this sort of incident does not reoccur.
A source told the Daily Star newspaper: "Niall really wants to conquer this problem once and for all. He's essentially practising amateur psychology at the moment and is getting through three books a week.
"The self-help books are teaching him how to manage crowds with various coping techniques.
"He has stacks of them by his bed and they're really making a difference to his state of mind."
Niall was shocked following the mishap in December and even after he was out of the lift he claimed his heart was "still thumping".
He wrote on Twitter: ''Eight of us got stuck in a tiny lift. Claustrophobia is a terrible thing, and people telling you to calm down is worse. I was freaking out. My heart is still thumping.''
The 'Story of My Life' hitmaker has opened up about his claustrophobia in the past, particularly if he's surrounded by over-eager fans.
He has admitted: ''I do get a bit scared sometimes - when we're in the tour bus, fans start climbing all over it and smacking on the windows, trying to get in.
''They start chasing after us, screaming. I'm claustrophobic and I don't like everyone crowding around and shouting questions. I get a bit scared.''

Lily Allen’s tweet lands Cornetto deal


Lily Allen is the first celebrity to land an endorsement deal with Cornetto.
The 28-year-old singer mentioned the ice cream brand on Twitter last July, surprised at how few calories the tasty treat contains.
She wrote: "Is it true there's only 190 calories in a Cornetto? #cornettodiet.(sic)"
Although the message was simply "a bit of fun" she is now expected to earn a six-figure sum while she works with Cornetto on their forthcoming advert.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Lily only Tweeted about the ice cream for a bit of fun - she never anticipated it would turn into a huge endorsement deal.
"The new advert is a love story and Lily plays a doctor. It's all good fun."
Lily - who has daughters Ethel, two, and 11-month-old Marnie with her husband Sam Cooper - previously admitted she used to starve herself before photo shoots but has conquered any insecurities she may have had about her figure and now embraces her body for what it is.
She said: "I felt quite brave shooting the 'Hard out Here' video. In all my past videos and photo shoots I've starved myself for days to get into what I felt was a good enough shape. But in this one, I was wearing leggings!
"And a skin-tight T-shirt and a bra over the top - you can see the bulge! It wasn't necessarily pretty, but I felt very strongly that I wanted to do that. Because I'm a woman now, and I have two babies, and I don't want to hide it."