Monday, 16 December 2013

Emile Hirsch had ‘a lot of fun’ working with Penelope Cruz

Emile Hirsch had 'a lot of fun' working with Penelope Cruz on 'Twice Born'.
The 28-year-old actor - who plays Diego in the romantic drama - admits he loved playing the love interest of Penelope's alter-ego Gemma because they got on really well on set.
He said: 'Well, she's an incredible talent, as an actress. As a human being, she's just a really sweet, caring, funny, quirky, wonderful person. And she's got an amazing sense of humour. She's got the charm.

Lindsay Lohan defended in Hilton row

Barron Hilton's alleged attacker insists Lindsay Lohan had nothing to do with their fight.
The 24-year-old brother of Paris Hilton had claimed the troubled actress had ordered for him to be beaten up by Ray Lemoine at a party on Star Island in Miami on Friday night (06.12.13) for 'talking sh*t' about her boyfriend, but the blogger insists the 'Mean Girls' star is innocent and the row was triggered by Barron bragging about his famous family and refusing to leave the party.

Lady Gaga meditated in cupboard before Jingle Bell Ball

Lady Gaga sat in a cupboard before her Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball performance.
The eccentric singer got into the mood for her headlining gig in London on Sunday (08.12.13) by locking herself in one of her dressing rooms' wardrobes and meditating while her dancers warmed up outside.
A source told The Sun newspaper: 'Gaga got into the cupboard for about an hour or so before going on. Apparently she wanted to get herself into the groove and energy of the arena.

Paul Walker remains moved to funeral home

Paul Walker's family are preparing for his funeral.
The 40-year-old actor, who was killed in a car crash in Santa Clarita, California, after the Porsche he was travelling in with his business partner, Roger Rodas, hit a pole and burst into flames on November 30, is expected to be laid to rest sometime this week.
A source told gossip website TMZ.com that 'The Fast and the Furious' star's family had his remains removed from the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office on Monday (09.12.13) and they were transported to a local mortuary.

Kanye West kicks fan out of gig

Kanye West reportedly kicked a fan out of his concert on Sunday (08.12.13) for heckling.
The 36-year-old rapper had a member of his security team remove a female from his gig in San Antonio, Texas, after she and a group of friends repeatedly screamed at him to take off his Maison Martin Margiela-created mask that covers his entire face.
The incident was caught on video and posted on Instagram by a fellow concert-goer, and the footage shows the 'Blood on the Leaves' hitmaker becoming increasingly irritated by the fan's demand as he approaches the crowd.

Khloe Kardashian in ‘no rush’ to end marriage

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom attended Jay Z's concert separately on Monday night (09.12.13).
The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star, who hasn't been spotted wearing her wedding ring for 16 days after months of rumours her four-year marriage is on the rocks, reportedly did not speak to her husband at the gig in the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.

Sofia Vergara loves earning money

Sofia Vergara loves making money.
The actress-and-model is the highest-paid TV actress in America and made an estimated $30 million last year, partly from endorsement deals with Diet Pepsi, CoverGirl and Kmart.
Despite her success, Sofia - who portrays Gloria Pritchett in comedy series 'Modern Family' - still has a lot of business ideas and is always looking ahead to the future.

Paul Walker’s death caused by bumps in the road?

Paul Walker's family road markers could have caused his car to crash.
The 'Fast Furious' star passed away in November when the vehicle he was travelling in smashed into a tree and street light and burst into flames in Santa Clarita, California.
His relatives are now considering the possibility the accident was caused by Botts' dots - which are raised, non-reflective plastic bumps that mark out the lanes on roads.

Adriana Lima likes feeling feminine

Adriana Lima likes feeling 'feminine' and 'sexy'.
The 32-year-old beauty is a fan of Victoria's Secrets red and black lace bra which was modelled as part of the Parisian Nights theme at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2013.
The model says it is 'perfect' for the forthcoming festive season and makes her feel good about herself.

Miranda Kerr’s Qantas uniforms criticised

Miranda Kerr's Qantas uniforms have been criticised by the airline's staff.
The leggy supermodel - who became an ambassador for the Australian company in January - unveiled the slim line dresses designed by Martin Grant at a launch event in April, but the airline's air hostesses have revealed they aren't happy because the sexy new uniforms don't suit the average woman.

Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom are still ‘united’

Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom are still 'united', despite their split.
The couple ended their three-year marriage in October but insist they'll always 'love and care' for each other because they share a special bond over their two-year-old son Flynn.
Miranda said: 'It's difficult for anyone to go through a separation, whether it's on a public scale or not. It was important for us long-term to preserve our friendship and the dynamic of being loving parents to Flynn so we dealt with everything openly and honestly.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie plan four wedding celebrations

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are planning four wedding celebrations.
The couple - who raise six children together, Maddox, 12, Pax, nine, Zahara, eight, Shiloh, seven, and five-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne - will kick-off their nuptials in Australia where Angelina is currently directing her new movie 'Unbroken'.
Although the 38-year-old actress in located in sunny Sydney they will head to natural wonder Ayers Rock - known as Uluru by the natives - in the Northern Territory in December, which is when Brad is due to celebrate his 50th birthday which falls on December 18.

Queen Elizabeth to open children’s charity offices

Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Duchess Catherine will open the new Barnardo's head office today (10.12.13).
The royals will visit Barkingside in Ilford, Redbridge, which is near London, to support the children's charity as it opens its new building.
The monarch and her granddaughter-in-law will be given a tour of the new offices and unveil a plaque to mark the building's opening.
Queen Elizabeth is a patron of Barnardo's - which was established in 1866 and helps care for young, vulnerable children - while her daughter-in-law, Duchess Camilla, is the charity's president.

Julia Roberts is pregnant?

Julia Roberts is rumoured to be pregnant.
The 46-year-old actress, who already has eight-year-old twins, Hazel and Finn, as well as a six-year-old son, Henry, with her husband of 11-years Danny Moder, sparked speculation she is expecting her fourth child after stepping out in Los Angeles with a noticeable bump concealed by a baggy sweater.

Kim Kardashian donates 10 percent of all earnings

Kim Kardashian donates 10 percent of all of her earnings to charity.
The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star, who is estimated to be worth $40 million, has hit back after being criticised for only giving a portion of the proceeds from her latest monthly eBay auction, of her old clothes and accessories, to the non-profit organisation, International Medical Corps, to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
The 33-year-old beauty defended herself on her Celebuzz blog on

Adam Sandler is Hollywood’s most over-paid actor

Adam Sandler has been named the most over-paid actor in Hollywood.
The 47-year-old comedian, whose recent films 'That's My Boy' and 'Jack Jill' were labelled flops, is reportedly no longer popular at the box office despite earning huge pay cheques to star in every film he makes.
According to Forbes magazine, Sandler's films returned an average of $3.40 for every $1 he was paid.
Katherine Heigl, 35, came in a close second on the list.

Prince George to get ‘joke’ Christmas gift?

Britain's Prince George may get a 'joke' Christmas gift from his family.
The young heir, who was born in July, will enjoy his very first Christmas with his parents Duchess Catherine and Prince William, grandparents Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla, uncle Prince Harry, and great-grandparents Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, and he may find himself joining in on family traditions.

Miley Cyrus named MTV’s Artist of the Year

Miley Cyrus has been named MTV's Artist of the Year.
The 'Wrecking Ball' singer has been one of the most talked about pop stars of 2013 and cemented her reputation as an outrageous performer at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City in August when she performed 'Blurred Lines' with Robin Thicke and twerked against him while wearing a flesh-coloured, latex bikini and suggestively rubbing herself with a foam finger.

Kim Kardashian loves time off

Kim Kardashian 'loves taking time off'.
The 'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' star - who has five-month-old daughter North with fiance Kanye West - thinks it is important to be organised so she can find a balance in order to be the 'best' partner and mother she can be.
During a online QA session with her fans, she said: 'I love taking time off and being with him and the baby. But the key is balance and a good schedule. We put the baby to sleep then go to the concert. I make time

Demi Moore sells $250,000 engagement ring

Demi Moore has sold her $250,000 engagement ring from Ashton Kutcher.
The 51-year-old actress sold the five-carat, emerald-cut diamond she was given by her ex-husband to a Beverly Hills high-end jeweller to help her get rid of any reminders of their romance.
A source told the new issue of America's Star magazine: 'Ashton broke her heart. Anything that reminds her of him makes her sad, and she wants to be happy.'

Kourtney Kardashian at Disneyland with family

Kourtney Kardashian has celebrated her son's birthday at Disneyland.
The reality TV star donned a pair of golden Mickey Mouse ears while walking around the theme park in Anaheim, California, with her son Mason - who turns four on Saturday (14.12.13) - and 17-month-old daughter Penelope.
Although Kourtney's long-time partner Scott Disick - who she has been in a relationship since 2006 - didn't join his girlfriend on kids on the family trip, Kourtney was joined by a friend.

Oprah Winfrey is glad she isn’t a mother

Oprah Winfrey is glad she never had any more children.
The chat show queen, who gave birth to a baby boy prematurely when she was 14, after years of being sexually abused, but he tragically died after a few weeks, thinks her success would have had a negative effect on them.

Nadine Coyle to write tell-all autobiography

Nadine Coyle is reportedly writing a tell-all autobiography.
The Girls Aloud singer is hoping to rival her former bandmate Kimberley Walsh by penning a revealing exposé about what really went on during the girl band's 10 years in the spotlight.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: 'Nadine's desperate to put her side of the story across. She doesn't have a publisher yet but is planning to tout the book around for a big-money deal when it's done.

Paul Walker’s brother to take over role

Paul Walker's younger brother has reportedly been asked to help complete the 'Fast Furious 7'.
The 40-year-old actor was on a break from the upcoming movie when he tragically lost his life in a blaze when a car he was travelling in crashed into a pole in Santa Clarita, California on November 30, and his lookalike sibling, Cody Walker, who has worked as a stuntman, has been asked to step in to help filmmakers finish the movie as a tribute to Paul.

Jenny McCarthy has ditched her diet

Jenny McCarthy has ditched her diet for Christmas.
The 41-year-old 'The View' co-host has admitted her weight often fluctuates by 20 pounds at this time of year and even thinks her love of water makes her heavier.
The blonde beauty told gossip website RadarOnline.com: 'I'm a big yo-yoer. I do go up and down. I go from like 120 to 138. Right now I'm at 136, I think.

Tom Fletcher gets McBusted tattoo

McBusted's Tom Fletcher has had the band's name tattooed on his foot.
The guitarist had the supergroup's title - a portmanteau of his band McFly and his friend's group Busted - inked after losing at a game of 'tattoo roulette' with his bandmate Dougie Poynter.
He tweeted: 'I lost tattoo roulette...I've got the worlds worst band name on my foot... forever.'

Kris Jenner out to ‘destroy’ Bruce Jenner’s life?

Kris Jenner is out to 'destroy' her estranged husband Bruce's life, according to his first wife.
The reality TV matriarch officially split from the former Olympic gold medallist in October and his first wife, Chrystie Scott, claims she is spreading rumours of him cross-dressing to spoil his image.
She told MailOnline: 'This is a plan by Kris to destroy his life, she's not a pleasant woman... She's out to get him. She doesn't want him to be happy.'

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West counter-sued

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are being counter-sued over leaked video of the rapper's marriage proposal.
The couple launched their initial lawsuit after YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley posted footage of Kanye going down on one knee - accompanied by fireworks and an orchestra - on his new internet venture MixBit.
The couple alleged Chad was not invited to the proposal, on Kim's 33rd birthday on October 21 at the ATT Park in San Francisco, and the

Hottest Celebrity Body of 2013 Goes To…

Spanish star Penelope Cruz has beaten The Hunger Games hottie Jennifer Lawrence to the top of a new best bodies poll.Fitness magazine’s Hottest Celebrity Body of 2013, ahead of Lawrence and Gravity star Sandra Bullock.
She credits following a Mediterranean diet, dancing, and chasing after her kids for getting her back into shape after both pregnancies.
Who also made the top five on the new fit femmes list are Kerry Washington and Scarlett Johansson.

Peter O’Toole dies

Peter O'Toole has died.
The legendary 'Lawrence of Arabia' star passed away aged 81 at a London Hospital yesterday (14.12.13) following a long illness.
The Irish-born actor got his big break when Sir David Lean cast him in the lead as adventurer T.E. Lawrence in his groundbreaking 1962 epic.
For his role he received the first of eight Oscar nominations for Best Actor, although he never won the award.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West to elope?

Kim Kardashian has hinted she could be convinced to elope with Kanye West.
The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star, who got engaged to the rapper on her 33rd birthday in October, insisted she has no plans to jet off and quietly get married over Christmas, but wouldn't be surprised if the 'Blood on the Leaves' hitmaker suddenly suggested the idea.
Asked if they were planning to elope over the holidays, the blonde star told E! News: 'No, not that I know of, but he is a kind of random, spur of the moment kind of guy.'

Khloe Kardashian set to file for divorce

Khloe Kardashian is reportedly set to file for divorce from Lamar Odom today (13.12.13).
According to gossip website TMZ, the 29-year-old reality TV - who wed the basketball player in September 2009 - will allegedly cite 'irreconcilable differences' in her legal documents to end her marriage to the 34-year-old hunk.
The couple are said to have signed an 'ironclad' prenuptial agreement which will help to divide all their significant assets.

Paul Walker’s brother to take over role

Paul Walker's younger brother has reportedly been asked to help complete the 'Fast Furious 7'.
The 40-year-old actor was on a break from the upcoming movie when he tragically lost his life in a blaze when a car he was travelling in crashed into a pole in Santa Clarita, California on November 30, and his lookalike sibling, Cody Walker, who has worked as a stuntman, has been asked to step in to help filmmakers finish the movie as a tribute to Paul.

Beyonce cries at Anne Hathaway’s films

Anne Hathaway's movies make Beyonce Knowles cry.
The 'Pretty Hurts' singer, who surprised her fans by unveiling her new self-titled 'visual album' exclusively on iTunes in the early hours of Friday morning (13.12.13), ran into the Oscar-winning actress at vegan restaurant, Café Gratitude, in Los Angeles last week, and gushed about her love of the 'Les Miserables' star, who was left a little starstruck.
An eyewitness told UsMagazine.com: 'She said to Beyonce, 'I love your music.' And Beyonce told Anne, 'And I love your movies and I cry every time I watch them!' '

Alessandra Ambrosio hates plastic surgery

Alessandra Ambrosio is freaked out by cosmetic surgery.
The Victoria's Secret supermodel, 32, has insisted she will never go under the knife again after she had a botched operation to pin back her ears when she was just 11.

The Brazilian star told Net-A-Porter's The Edit magazine: 'I always knew I wanted to be a model so I decided to have my ears pinned back, because they stuck out a bit. I found this doctor in my hometown [of Erechim] in Brazil who had only done it once before, so I was a guinea pig.

Khloe Kardashian dating Matt Kemp?

Khloe Kardashian is rumoured to be dating Matt Kemp.
The 'Keeping up with the Kardashians' star only filed for divorce from basketball star Lamar Odom yesterday (13.12.13), but is already said to have moved on with the baseball player.
Khloe, 29, and Matt were spotted going to the gym in Los Angeles, with Matt driving his black Jaguar car and Khloe following in her Range Rover. The stars then both walked in taking separate entrances with Khloe covering her face.

Paul Walker laid to rest

Paul Walker has been laid to rest.
The 'Fast and Furious' star's family, closest friends and select co-stars gathered at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in the Hollywood Hills today (14.12.13) where they said their final goodbyes to the actor, who died alongside his friend Roger Rodas when their car crashed on November 30.

Demi Lovato can’t drink alcohol ‘responsibly’

Demi Lovato knows she can't smoke or drink without getting out of control.
The 21-year-old singer - who has previously been in rehab for addiction issues, an eating disorder and self-harm - admits she knows she can no longer indulge in alcohol in a 'responsible' way.
She said: 'Some people can smoke and drink recreationally. I'm not one of those people. If I do that, it will spiral out of control very quickly. I've lost the privilege of being able to drink responsibly.'

Demi Lovato can’t drink alcohol ‘responsibly’

Demi Lovato knows she can't smoke or drink without getting out of control.
The 21-year-old singer - who has previously been in rehab for addiction issues, an eating disorder and self-harm - admits she knows she can no longer indulge in alcohol in a 'responsible' way.
She said: 'Some people can smoke and drink recreationally. I'm not one of those people. If I do that, it will spiral out of control very quickly. I've lost the privilege of being able to drink responsibly.'

Kelly Brook to sign £1m autobiography deal?

Kelly Brook could sign a deal worth £1 million for her autobiography.
The glamour model and actress is set to reveal intimate details of her life in the book, including her romances with Hollywood actors Jason Statham and Billy Zane as well as rugby stars Danny Cipriani and Thom Evans.
A source told The Sun newspaper: 'Kelly's book promises to be sensational and she has negotiated an amazing price tag.

Tributes pour in for Peter O’Toole

Tributes have flooded in for Peter O'Toole.
The eight-time Oscar nominated actor passed away in London yesterday (14.12.13) aged 81, and many have expressed their sadness at the loss of the great Hollywood star.
His agent, Steve Kenis, said: 'He was one of a kind in the very best sense and a giant in his field.'
British Prime Minister David Cameron wrote on Twitter: 'My thoughts are with Peter O'Toole's family and friends. His performance in my

Sunday, 15 December 2013

The story behind Obama’s “selfie”

During the farewell of South African leader Nelson Mandela, a certain photo of three people taking a “selfie” shot with a smartphone has spiked up the internet, said people were US president Barack Obama, Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning Schmidt, and British Prime Minister David Cameron. And it didn’t help that US First Lady Michelle Obama looked quiet unhappy and out of the picture.

Afghans study in Germany to combat corruption

Erfurt certainly is not Berlin,' Edris Arib, above left, laughs. The 27-year old Afghan is a student in the city of Erfurt, but his first stop in Germany was the capital. There, he spent half a year completing a language course and developed quite a liking for the capital. But his actual destination in Germany is Erfurt.

EU’s air pollution problems festering


Aside from a few smartly dressed office workers and a couple of middle-aged trash collectors dressed in yellow, the square in front of Budapest's St. Stephen's Basilica is nearly empty early in the morning.
Later on, the square begins to fill with tourists. And with them come the tourist buses, a common sight in the Hungarian capital. For many, these buses are the preferred way to get around the congested streets. But city center residents, who have to put up with engine noise and exhaust fumes, would be happier if the tourists found another mode of transportation.

Vegetarians beware, Berlin turns carnivorous in the winter


Not that I have anything against those whose diets differ from my own, but for the majority of Berliners, the onset of winter means meat. International street food might be all the rage right now, at least among people who find it necessary to hype Berlin as oh-so-cutting-edge, but the genuine eats in the German capital are the things cooked in Dutch ovens or cast-iron pots after the mercury has taken its annual December plunge.

The music video goes interactive


A completely new channel-hopping experience: the viewer flicks between programs and sees a newscaster, reality TV contestants, a weather forecaster - all singing the same song. That's the concept behind the new, interactive video for the 1965 Bob Dylan classic 'Like a Rolling Stone.' Structured like a virtual TV with 16 individual channels, the video is updating the almost 50-year-old track for the internet.

Germany pledges to stand with Mali as it gets back on its feet


Germany is Mali's 'more important partner in the world,' President Boubacar Keita told reporters at a press conference in Berlin on Wednesday afternoon. The newly elected leader gave a brief account of the current state of affairs in his country, which found itself divided less than a year ago by Islamist rebels.
'The monster hasn't been killed yet. It's still showing signs of resistance,' Keita said, referring to renewed violence in Mali's north. There, the

Violence persists in CAR despite French deployment


The efforts made so far will not be enough to stabilize the country, observers warn.The international military operation in the Central African Republic is now in full swing, after the UN Security Council approved a military operation on Thursday (05.12.2013).
Since then France has already deployed several hundred soldiers in the crisis-stricken country. The African Union (AU) intends to increase the size of its peacekeeping force from 2,500 to 6,000 soon.

South Africans pay last respects to Nelson Mandela


Much of the city center was closed for traffic with people having to use pubic transport that was provided to be able to reach the venue.
As early as seven o’clock in the morning, hundreds of people had lined up to pay their last respects as they waited, to say the final goodbyes to their hero.
For 25 year old Jen Hewitt, who was waiting with her boyfriend at the end of the line the wait was worth it. She told DW that she was only six years old when Mandela was released from prison

G8 summit sets ‘ambitious’ 2025 target for dementia cure


On Wednesday, the World Health Organization and Britain, the current holders of the G8 presidency, advocated a combined global attempt to battle dementia, saying that extra spending and coordinated global research - seeking to minimize duplication - could accelerate progress towards finding effective treatments.