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One Direction more confident with fame


One Direction have developed people skills since becoming famous pop stars.
The 'Little Things' hitmakers - consisting of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson - are currently the biggest boy band in the world and they think their confidence has soared since they took part in 'The X Factor' in 2010.
Liam, 20 said: "I think for me - and for you, Zayn - we weren't that confident and because you have to talk to so many people it gives you so many more people skills. When I used to go to family parties as a kid I couldn't hold a conversation. Even with my own uncle. So it's nice that I've now got those skills."
Zayn, 21, added: "It's really built our confidence and our social skills. We do find it a bit easier to carry ourselves and speak to people - it's cool."
However, Niall and Harry, both 20, have joked that it's all "downhill" for them now because they've reached their twenties and have started coming into their own.
Niall said: "Like getting on stage - last year alone we did over 100 shows. So that helps with confidence. But I think we've all become our own people now because we're at that age where we're all turning 20 and we are who we are now, I guess."
Harry added to We Love Pop magazine: "We're over the hill, he's trying to say. It's all downhill from here!"

David Walliams nicknamed ‘Davina’ as a child


David Walliams was called 'Davina' as a child.
The former 'Little Britain' comedian has admitted he was given a "feminine" dressing gown by his uncle, and it led to the family making jokes when he came downstairs in the mornings.
He told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "My uncle bought me a feminine silk dressing gown. So when i came down to breakfast I was called Davina."
The 42-year-old star also revealed how he was nicknamed 'Daphne' while at school after he raced around the playground pretending to be Wonder Woman.
He added: "I got a reputation for being a tiny bit effeminate."
Recently, David showed his support for Davina McCall, who is competing in a Sport Relief triathlon.
He previously told BANG Showbiz: "I think it shows that in these challenges you are pushed to the absolute limit. But I know she's quite a strong person both mentally and physically.
"The best way we can get behind her is donating, because that'll be the biggest thing that will make her happiest, to know people are behind her and care."

Susanna Reid set for £1m ITV switch


Susanna Reid will take over as ITV's new breakfast show host.
The presenter is currently employed by BBC, but it is said she has been offered a £1 million deal to switch to their rivals as she looks to front her own show.
According to the Sunday People newspaper, Susanna will end her time on 'BBC Breakfast' after the broadcaster refused to promise her a higher-profile role.
It is said she will front a new early morning show on ITV - likely to be titled 'Good Morning Britain' - with new Director of Daytime Helen Warner keen to give her the chance to move away from breakfast TV is she decides to go down that route.
An insider said: "Susana is seen as the future of ITV. She is loved by millions.
"She's beautiful, intelligent and warm. She is seen as more highbrow than previous presenters who fronted the breakfast shows, which is exactly the direction ITV wants to go in."
A spokesman for ITV has insisted while changes are soon to be revealed, they remain keen to keep current 'Daybreak' host Aled Jones as a "key part" of the channel's future.
They said: "There has been a review of ITV breakfast. Some changes will be announced. Aled remains a key part of plans."

Benedict Cumberbatch is a ‘vaguely attractive’ otter


Benedict Cumberbatch looks like a "vaguely attractive" otter.
The 'Star Trek Into Darkness' star says he has a "weird face", and joked it has certain animal-like qualities despite many people being impressed.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, he joked: "[There is a] blessing of having a weird face, somewhere between an otter and something people find vaguely attractive. Or just an otter which is vaguely attractive."
Benedict also insisted he thinks his success has made him more attractive than his "face", explaining he's only just started turning up "on these 'Hottie' lists".
He added: "In all seriousness, I grew up with this face and it's been in the industry for 10 years and now it's getting on these 'Hottie' lists.
"It doesn't make any sense because I was nowhere near the thousandth hottest face when I started out. So, I know a lot of it's projection, which is flattering about the work."
The 37-year-old actor doesn't consider himself "a typical beauty", joking his combination of "a long neck" and face typically means "inbreeding weirdness".
He said: "When I started out I said, 'I know I'm not a typical beauty', so basically I've got a long neck and a long face.
"That's usually some kind of inbreeding weirdness. So, I'll run with that. I'll wear some high collars and get on a horse or two. I'm fine with that, but not all the time.
"Sometimes I'll just get a collar in a 21st century drama and I'll turn it up, as you probably noticed in 'Sherlock'."

Rita Ora will ‘never’ quit singing


Rita Ora says she will "never" quit singing for acting.
The 'How We Do (Party)' hitmaker recently filmed scenes for her role in the upcoming blockbuster 'Fifty Shades of Grey', but she has no intention of completing a permanent switch to Hollywood.
She told Ahlan!: "Singing is where it all began for me. I love it and without doing that first I would never have managed to get anything else.
"I enjoy everything I do, but in five years time I will still be singing, that I promise you. I will never stop singing."
As well as her role in the erotic thriller, she has also appeared in the likes of 'Fast & Furious 6'.
The multi-talented star recently revealed she was "homeless" after leaving her flat due to her neighbours getting annoyed when she started to record her upcoming second album there.
She said: "Do you want to know something funny? I'm actually homeless right now.
"I had to leave my flat because the neighbours didn't like me that much. I'd been recording my album there, which is not a really good idea. Long story short, I now live in my sister's flat."

Sylvester Stallone appears at Rocky Broadway preview


Sylvester Stallone made a surprise appearance at the Broadway preview of 'Rocky'.
The action movie veteran - who starred in the film versions of the boxing saga - shocked audience members when he showed up at the stage version of his 1976 blockbuster.
A source told New York Post newspaper's Page Six column: "Stallone made a surprise appearance at the end of the show and even stepped into the ring."
He posed alongside actor Andy Karl - who plays the hero in the stage production - as 'Saving Mr. Banks' star Tom Hanks led the audience in a 'Rocky' chant.
Sylvester, 67, climbed into the ring at the Winter Garden Theatre in New York City to celebrate the first performance of the new musical.
Recently, he paid tribute to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as the studio celebrate its 90th anniversary last month.
He said: "Once upon a time this amazing studio employed the finest creative minds in showbusiness.
"The most accomplished writers, actors, celebrated directors and producers found a home at MGM. I did and I was lucky enough to show up with this guy we called Rocky Balboa, and the character was born under the MGM banner.
"We may have had the 'Eye Of The Tiger', but it was the lion that put us on the map and made it all happen."

The Voice’s Kylie Minogue hates rejecting hopefuls


Kylie Minogue wanted to quit 'The Voice' because she didn't like rejecting the contestants.
The TV talent show mentor admitted having to turn down hopefuls on the show was difficult, and ending their dreams made her consider quitting.
Speaking at a Spotify music event, she said: "It can get you down a bit trying to think of ways to say no because no one wants to say that.
"The fun bits of being a coach are really fun but during the not fun bits you just don't want to be there."
Kylie explained she "doesn't really like decision-making", despite her high-profile role as a judge on the BBC singing contest.
She revealed: "It's intense. You think you're just never going to come up for air again because the days are very long.
"And for someone who doesn't really like decision-making, all day is decision-making."
However, the 'I Should Be So Lucky' hitmaker has been given the BBC's word that the contestants - whether they were successful or not - are "taken care of".
She explained: "The BBC assured me they have never had complaints from any of the contestants.
"They really get taken care of so well, whether they go through or they don't. They leave with a lot of experience."

Sctrictly’s Suzanna Shaw says it’s taking over her life


Suzanne Shaw says 'Dancing On Ice' has taken over her life.
The former Hear'Say singer won the skating contest in 2008, and admitted training for the current All-Star final series means she hasn't seen "friends for family" unless they've come to watch the show.
She told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "I love doing this and I don't want to wish it away but I have had to be disciplined off the ice.
"I've not seen my friends or family at all unless they've come down to watch me skating on Sunday nights.
"Last week I had three messages from friends on the same day, all saying, 'I've not spoken to you in ages.' "
While the show is a big deal for Suzanne, she is still making time for her son Corey, nine, and her mother - although she isn't getting to spend much time with boyfriend Sam Greenfield.
She admitted: "My priorities are skating, my mum and my nine-year-old son, Corey.
"I didn't do anything with Sam for Valentine's Day - I went home after training, put my PJs on and watched some 'Breaking Bad'. Luckily he understands it isn't forever."

Charlie Sheen gets engaged to Brett Rossi


Charlie Sheen is engaged to Brett Rossi.
The 'Anger Management' actor "got down on one knee" to propose to the porn star yesterday (15.02.14), and she has described him as her "soulmate"
She told E! News: "Yes! We are engaged! He even was a gentleman and got down on one knee. I was not expecting it at all.
"We had a beautiful Valentine's day and he proposed to me early this morning after we watched the sun rise ... The ring is classic and beautiful, but I don't have any photos to share just yet.
"This is the happiest moment of both our lives. He's my best friend and my soulmate."
The 48-year-old star took to Twitter last month, claiming the pair had got married - although this seems to have been Charlie teasing his fans.
He tweeted: "this is the house ware M Gorbachev R Reagan did some epic. it's also where S and I GOT MARRIED! c #RumorMilUhPede. (sic)"
'S' is a nickname for Brett, 24, who also goes by the name Scottie.
Now they are engaged, she could become his fourth wife, after Donna Peele, whom he wed between 1995 and 1996, Denise Richards who he married in 2002 and split from in 2006 and Brooke Mueller who was wed to Charlie from 2008 to 2011.

Simon Cowell’s heartfelt first words to son


Simon Cowell told his son he'd been waiting for him all his life.
The new father - whose partner Lauren Silverman gave birth to their son Eric on Friday (14.02.14) - showed his sensitive side as he held his baby boy for the very first time.
According to the Sunday People newspaper, Simon said: "I've waited all my life for you."
The 'X Factor' boss was very emotional after Eric's arrival, and he was brought to "very happy tears" as he and Lauren welcomed their son into the world.
A source said: "He is such a proud dad and they are completely obsessed. It was an incredible and emotional day for them both.
"Simon was amazing and was by Lauren's side the entire time. There were very happy tears from everyone, including Simon."
It is said the boy's middle name is a tribute not only to Simon's late father Eric Philip, but also Topshop boss Sir Philip Green.
An insider told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: "Simon wanted to pay proper tribute to the influence of his late father in his life. Eric Philip is clearly a very proper and respectful tribute to the man.
"But there's no doubt he also wanted to pay some kind of tribute to another Philip who has been a major inspiration in his life, Sir Philip Green.
"It's tremendous he's been able to pay respect to two different male role models with his baby son's birth."

Harry Styles buys £2.8m painting


Harry Styles has invested in a £2.8 million painting.
The 'Story of My Life' hitmaker has bought a picture by late Haitan-American artist Jean-Michele Basquiat in an auction last week, and it is said he thinks it will be a "good way to make money".
A source told the Daily Star Sunday newspaper: "Harry's a big fan of art and sees it as a good way to make money. Rather than splurge, he thinks it's a smart investment.
"He already has a collection worth £150,000 but that's nothing compared to this purchase."
However, despite spending a huge amount of money on the new piece, the One Direction heart throb is said to be "really smart" with his finances, and has been taking advice from Jay Z.
The insider added: "Harry's really smart when it comes to money. He wants to invest his cash and Jay Z advised him to buy art."
Meanwhile, Harry just enjoyed a quiet break with Gary Barlow and James Corden at James Bond author Ian Fleming's old Goldeneye home.
The late writer penned many of his 007 spy adventures at the Jamaican property, and the British trio took the chance to have a relaxing few days before a busy month professionally.
A source previously said: "The boys had a great time together - full of lots of laughs and all very chilled."

Workaholic Jennifer Lopez


Jennifer Lopez is a workaholic.
The 'On The Floor' star - who has five-year-old twins Max and Emme with ex-husband Marc Anthony - is always working on new projects and ideas and though her work ethic is admirable, it makes some people around her uncomfortable.
A source said: "Jennifer is constantly working, 24 hours a day. She makes phone calls at all hours of the night. She'll have an idea and work non-stop until it happens. That kind of work ethic is why she's had success, but it's hard for people to deal with."
The source adds that the 44-year-old singer - who has returned as a judge on 'American Idol' this year - is worried if she has a break she will lose her status and profile.
The insider added to America's OK! magazine: "She's afraid that if she takes time off it will all be over. She actually took a break when she was with Marc Anthony and had the kids. Her career kind of stalled. She freaked out. She got everything back up and running because she was afraid. She feels that if she's not on top of everything it will go away."