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Emma Bunton: Motherhood completely changed me


Emma Bunton says motherhood has "completely" changed her.
The 38-year-old singer-turned-radio presenter admits her priorities changed the minute she fell pregnant with her sons Beau,now seven, and Tate, three.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz about motherhood, Emma said: "100 per cent your priorities change completely. For me as soon as I fell pregnant, you know, my boys are everything to me.
She also squashed rumours that she and fiance Jade Jones are planning to add a third child to their brood.
Emma said: "Not at the moment, no. I've got two wonderful boys who are growing up far too fast for my liking but my youngest is still only three and is like my baby. I'm definitely not thinking about that yet."
The former Spice Girl has teamed up with Pampers UNICEF's '1 pack = 1 vaccine' campaign to help eliminate maternal and newborn tetanus.
After visiting families in Madagascar as part of the cause, Emma admitted that seeing the mothers in the African country made her re-evaluate her approach.
She said: "I came home and spoke to my children about it - even though one of them is far too young! Things like that change your whole outlook. We take things for granted we really do . We moan about we didn't get the right ice cream when we are pregnant and all those things but it really puts things into perspective. It was life changing and something that I'm so glad I've experienced."
Emma is proud to be part of the '1 pack = 1 vaccine' campaign where for every pack of Pampers sold, Pampers donates the cost of one maternal and newborn tetanus vaccine to UNICEF.

Prince George saves school


Britain's Prince George saved a school with just 19 pupils in from being closed down.
Despite never setting foot inside a classroom before, the 15-month-old son of Prince William and Duchess Catherine has been praised for saving Chirton Primary in Wiltshire, west England, after 11 of its 19 students sent a letter to the little one's parents trying to persuade them to enroll George as a pupil.
Each of the 11 writers received personalised replies to their notes and while the Duke and Duchess Cambridge politely declined their offer, they praised them for their efforts which created a lot of publicity in the surrounding area leading the student numbers to be boosted from 19 to 45.
Headteacher Amy Mrs Bekker Wrench told the Wiltshire Gazette and Herald newspaper: "The story got a lot of publicity and certainly got people talking about us which is a good thing."
Following its boost in numbers, governors at the school - which was threatened with closure in 2012 - are now discussing with the local council about ways in which it can be expanded.
Amy added: "We are very lucky as we have a big school field so there would be room for a new school to be built while the old one is still in existence. It would really be a dream come true."

Amy Childs is scared to drive again


Amy Childs is scared to drive following her car crash.
The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star was the victim of a terrifying car accident earlier this month (15.10.14) after her £140,000 Range Rover rolled over at a set of traffic lights, leaving her scared about getting behind the wheel again.
Talking to BANG Showbiz at last night's (22.10.14) MOBO Awards, Amy said: "I'm lucky to be alive. It's quite scary because I don't want to get in the car at the minute, but this week I've got to get in the car and start driving because otherwise I won't be driving."
However, the 24-year-old reality star - who looked happy and healthy as she posed on the red carpet ahead of the award ceremony at London's SSE Wembley Arena - has been getting plenty of support from her friends and family.
She said: "It was tragic. I've had amazing support from my friends and family. Obviously it's really hard talking about it. You don't want to keep bringing it up but I've been everywhere and everyone's like 'How're you doing?' and everything, but I'm here tonight!"

Kym Marsh’s tattoo mix up


Kym Marsh mistakenly had the word 'communist' tattooed on her lower back.
The 'Coronation Street' actress admitted to having an incorrect Chinese symbol permanently inked on her lower back after she failed to double check the translation.
Chatting to the ladies on 'Loose Women' today (23.10.14), Kym explained how her tattoo tribute to her first husband Jack Ryder had resulted in an embarrassing incident during dinner one night.
She said: "I got a Chinese symbol tattoo when they were popular. It was meant to say Jack, the name of my first husband, a few years later we went to a Chinese restaurant and I was wearing a low back dress and the waiter went, 'Ahh, communist!'"
Fellow 'LW' co-host Andrea McLean then quipped: "At least he didn't say, 'Ahh chicken chow mein!'"
The 38-year-old star - who is currently dating personal trainer Dan Hooper - has since covered up the incorrect tattoo with a host of inked butterflies.
Kym showed off her new body art shortly after her split from her second husband Jamie Lomas in January 2014.
At the time a source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "She wanted to mark the end of her marriage and the fresh start she has to look forward to.
"Butterflies seemed fitting because they emerge beautiful and new from the cocoon and symbolise new beginnings."

Alison Hammond plays ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ matchmaker


Alison Hammond wants to set Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff up on a date.
The 39-year-old television personality has revealed that she's happy to play cupid whilst competing on 'Strictly Come Dancing' and she even has her sights set on fellow competitor Simon and professional dancer Kristina.
Chatting on 'This Morning' today (23.10.14), Alison shared: "Well, there are two single people - Simon Webbe and Kristina Rihanoff - and I wish there was a bit of romance between them two, but I don't think there is ... but wouldn't they be a great couple together?
"I'd love that to happen. I'm going to make that happen!"
One part of the process that the former 'Big Brother' star isn't loving are the uncomfortable dance shoes that she's forced to wear during rehearsals and the weekend live shows.
She said: "Literally walking around now, my feet are killing because the dance shoes are so thin, but I didn't realise and I spoke to Lisa Riley yesterday and she said, 'Ask for bigger soles.' So I'm going to make them a little bit bigger. And a bit more cushion!"
Although foot ache might not matter much if Alison survives this weekend, after she revealed that her Halloween routine will include flying.
She said: "I'd love to stay in for Halloween because apparently I might fly! I don't know if I was supposed to say that but if I'm in, I could fly ... oh no, I'm going to be in a lot of trouble!"

Sam Smith wants Adele collaboration


Sam Smith wants to collaborate with Adele.
The 22-year-old singer/songwriter has admitted he'd love to team up with the 'Someone Like You' songstress, but Adele has yet to get in contact with him about a possible collaboration.
Talking to BANG Showbiz at the MOBO Awards at London's SSE Wembley Arena on Wednesday night (22.10.14), Sam said: "Of course I'd like to work with Adele! I think everyone would. She hasn't [asked]. I've met her though, she's lovely."
The 'Money on My Mind' hitmaker also revealed that he had been chatting to Rihanna recently but appeared to squash any talk of a musical collaboration.
He said: "I met Rihanna, I got to know her a little bit. She's an incredible woman. My collaborations always happen organically that's what I'm trying to do with everything. I don't like things to be forced together."
Sam - who took home an incredible four prizes from the MOBOs including the Best Album award for 'In the Lonely Hour' - explained that he is relying on his mother to stay grounded.
He said: "I'm still getting used to everything. I think when I think about it too much my head will just get gigantic so I need to not think about it and just let my mum carry on parenting me."

Katy B given Kiss Kitty doll


Katy B says the most unusual gift she has ever been given by a fan is a Hello Kitty doll dressed as Kiss star Gene Simmons.
The 25-year-old singer's "number one" fan is obsessed with her music and the rock band and as a gift he gave her the plush cat toy dressed in black leather and with white and black face paint just like the long-tongued bassist.
Speaking at the Argos Live event at the retailer's new digital store on Old Street in London, she told BANG Showbiz: "I have this fan who travels everywhere I go on tour and he is a massive Kiss fan as well, so it's Katy B and Kiss which is really random, but the other day he bought me a Hello Kitty dressed up as one of the members of Kiss, I think it was Gene Simmons as Hello Kitty which was pretty cool really."
Although she gets odd gifts from fans, the pop star insists she doesn't have any weird rider requests when she is on tour.
Katy - who is currently on the road in the UK - revealed: "My tour manager also manages Aloe Blacc and she said she requests on his rider specifically for herself - a fridge magnet for ever place she goes to and I was really jealous of that. I might have a fridge magnet making an appearance soon of east London or something."
Katy performed a short set to mark the opening of the store comprised of her hits 'Perfect Stranger', 'Katy On A Mission', 'Louder' and 'Lights On'.
During 'Perfect Stranger' she singled out one lucky guy in the crowd to sing specific lyrics to.

Adam McKay in talks with Marvel Studios over new project


Adam McKay has been in discussions with Marvel Studios about a future project.
The 'Anchorman' director stressed there are no concrete plans in place, but he was happy to reveal that talks "are definitely going on".
McKay has already helped Marvel Studios, working on a rewrite of Ant-Man featuring Hollywood star Paul Rudd, and he told Crave Online: "[I] had such a great time working with them that we're kicking around ideas."
The 46-year-old director expressed an interest in turning another of the Marvel characters into a movie.
He continued: "Yeah, maybe I would take on one of the characters. We haven't locked in anything, but discussions are definitely going on."
McKay held talks with Marvel over directing 'Ant-Man', but the responsibility ultimately went to Peyton Reed, whose previous work includes 'The Break-Up'.
Meanwhile, Stan Lee, the former President and Chairman of Marvel Comics, suggested recently that plans to make a movie about the Black Panther - the first black superhero in mainstream American comics - are in the works.
The 91 year old said: "Eventually, all the superheroes are going to have their own movies.
"They are already working on Ant-Man, Dr. Strange and the Black Panther and there are others I am not allowed to talk about."

Edward Norton explains Hulk decision


Edward Norton walked away from the role of the Hulk because he didn't want to commit to 'The Avengers' franchise.
The actor starred as Bruce Banner in the 2008 movie 'The Incredible Hulk', but subsequently left the Marvel films as he feared for his work-life balance.
Norton, 45, told National Public Radio: "My feeling was that I experimented and experienced what I wanted to. I really, really enjoyed it.
"And yet I looked at the balance of time in life that one spends not only making those sorts of films, but then especially putting them out and obligations that rightly come with that. And there were just a lot of things that... I wanted more diversity. I sort of chose to continue on my path of having a diversity of experiences."
Norton - who's also starred in 'American History X' and 'Fight Club' - admitted he was concerned about being too strongly associated with the Marvel character.
He continued: "Maybe on some unconscious level, I didn't want to have an association with one thing in any way degrade my effectiveness as an actor in characters. I think you can sort of do anything once, but if you do it too many times it can become a suit that's hard to take off in other people's eyes."
Norton has been replaced in the role of Banner/Hulk by Mark Ruffalo, 46.

Taylor Swift stalked fans


Taylor Swift "stalked" her fans to choose who to invite to her house.
The 'Shake It Off' hitmaker hosted an intimate listening party for her new album '1989' and admits she investigated her devotees online before selecting who could attend the special events.
She said: "I wanted it to be super secret - not to be redundant - so what we did was contact all these fans that I'd been stalking on the internet.
"You kind of go on the internet and have a look at their Instagrams, maybe look at what their life is like, like 'cute cat, cute dog', and then I would send in the URL for their Twitter, their Tumblr, to my web team, and they compiled this list of people we were going to contact when the time came.
"So they were contacted, they were told 'meet in a church parking lot at this particular time, we can't tell you any more information other than it's Taylor Swift-related'.
"So then their phones were taken, they were put on bus
And the 24-year-old beauty admits she could be perceived as "creepy" because she "spied" on her fans in her house before introducing herself.
She said: "The first group didn't realise where they were until they were like snooping around and looking inside the windows of the house, and they see like a Grammy on the mantle, and pictures of my friends, and that was when... I was hiding in the bedroom, spying on them.
"I'm not coming off well! I'm coming off really creepy!"
Taylor invited 25 fans to her house and made it easy for them to steal mementos of their visit because she didn't want to be thought of as "unclean" when someone swiped her soap.
She explained to 'Chatty Man' host Alan Carr in an interview airing in the UK tomorrow (24.10.14): "I think, one of the soaps went missing. Because one of them was like 'she doesn't have any soap in her bathroom', and I was like 'well if there's no soap, it's because somebody took the soap'.
"So then I just put all these little soaps in the bathroom, so that if they wanted to take them they could. If you want to take the soaps, then I will make it readily available for you to steal them.
"At least no one's going to go without soap now, I don't want to come off as unclean."

Professor Green: Row was rock ‘n’ roll


Professor Green insists his altercation with a fan at a recent gig was just "rock 'n' roll".
The 30-year-old rapper was caught on camera getting into a scuffle in the middle of his gig at Durham University's Student Union Welcome Ball earlier this after a member of the audience shouted abuse at him and he can't understand why there has been such a fuss over the incident.
He said: "I don't reflect on things like that. Y'know, someone abuses you and throws their hand up at your face and then someone says that you slapped them and I'm like 'What?'. It just happened...
"What's happened to rock 'n' roll? Hit music used to be hitting people over the head with chairs, I don't understand why it's all become such a big thing."
The 'Remedy' hitmaker recently released his first new music in three years and is thrilled to be back at work.
Speaking about his return to music at the MOBO Awards in London last night (22.10.14), he told BANG Showbiz: "The next video I've got is going up on Monday. I'm just happy to be releasing music again, it's nice to feel like I've got a job again."
Following the row at the beginning of this month, a representative for the rapper, who is married to reality TV star Mille Mackintosh, confirmed that the star had got into an altercation with a fan during his set and the student was later escorted off the premises.
The spokesperson said: "During Professor Green's live show at Durham University on Friday night, a student verbally abused Green repeatedly and then went to strike him. Green reacted. The student was subsequently escorted out from the venue for being too drunk. Green carried on the show to perform his full set."

Ed Sheeran proud of concert proposals


Ed Sheeran was very proud that five couples got engaged at one of his concerts.
The 23-year-old singer's music inspired several guys to pop the question at his show at The O2 arena in London on October 13 and he admits he was delighted to realise what was happening when he was on stage.
Speaking at the Xperia Access Q Awards on Wednesday (22.10.14), he told BANG Showbiz: "I think it's great that my music inspired people to do that ... I was thinking though when the first guy proposed the other four guys must have been thinking, 'Oh no, that was my idea!' "
Ed is also pleased so many couples seem to have 'Give Me Love' or 'Tenerife Sea' as 'their song' as it would have been "weird" if the guys had proposed to his non-romantic tracks.
He added: "I'm glad they're getting engaged to the right songs, it would be a bit weird if they were proposing to 'You Need Me, I Don't Need You'."
Ed was named Best Solo Artist at the ceremony, held at the Grosvenor House hotel in London, and took the opportunity on the red carpet to address Isle Of Wight Festival boss John Giddings' claim he was too "boring" to headline his event.
He said: "'I have no problem with him whatsoever and I hope he doesn't have a problem with me. I'm not one to hold a grudge ... Everyone's entitled to an opinion and fair play to him if he thinks that. I wasn't upset, a lot of people think I'm boring - I think other people are boring. It's fine and that's a normal thing to think ... I mean, there's never going to be a shortage of festivals for me to play at but there are a shortage of artists to play festivals."