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Karren Brady has warned there will be "mass firings" on 'The Apprentice'.
The 45-year-old businesswoman - who acts as Lord Alan Sugar's right-hand woman on the BBC One entrepreneurial reality series - has revealed that starting with 20 candidates rather than the traditional 16 to celebrate the 10th anniversary series meant for even more dramatic sessions in the famous boardroom.
Speaking at the launch of the tenth series at London's Ham Yard Hotel, Karren told BANG Showbiz: "It was good for Alan because it's a serious prize. When we've all left the show and gone on with our separate lives, he's still in business with them and his name's on the door and he's in partnership with them so he has to pick the right kind of person.
"And I think his view was that with that amount of people he can say, 'Look, you're never going to make it, leave'. And there's some mass firings ... You'll see some mass firings."
Karren - who along with 'Countdown' presenter Nick Hewer follows the two teams of candidates as they embark on their business related tasks each week - admits it was difficult to keep track of what so many people were doing.
She explained: "It's very busy. There are twenty people and everybody wants to be heard and everybody wants to say their piece and everyone wants to have a reason to go into the boardroom and tell Alan how wonderful they are and it can get quite manic on the road."
'The Apprentice' kicks off tonight (14.10.14) on BBC One at 9pm and will then air every Wednesday - including tomorrow (15.10.14) - at 9pm.
Karren Brady warns of ‘mass firings’ on The Apprentice
Karren Brady has warned there will be "mass firings" on 'The Apprentice'.
The 45-year-old businesswoman - who acts as Lord Alan Sugar's right-hand woman on the BBC One entrepreneurial reality series - has revealed that starting with 20 candidates rather than the traditional 16 to celebrate the 10th anniversary series meant for even more dramatic sessions in the famous boardroom.
Speaking at the launch of the tenth series at London's Ham Yard Hotel, Karren told BANG Showbiz: "It was good for Alan because it's a serious prize. When we've all left the show and gone on with our separate lives, he's still in business with them and his name's on the door and he's in partnership with them so he has to pick the right kind of person.
"And I think his view was that with that amount of people he can say, 'Look, you're never going to make it, leave'. And there's some mass firings ... You'll see some mass firings."
Karren - who along with 'Countdown' presenter Nick Hewer follows the two teams of candidates as they embark on their business related tasks each week - admits it was difficult to keep track of what so many people were doing.
She explained: "It's very busy. There are twenty people and everybody wants to be heard and everybody wants to say their piece and everyone wants to have a reason to go into the boardroom and tell Alan how wonderful they are and it can get quite manic on the road."
'The Apprentice' kicks off tonight (14.10.14) on BBC One at 9pm and will then air every Wednesday - including tomorrow (15.10.14) - at 9pm.
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Diana Vickers wants to star in a British version of 'Sex and the City'.
The former 'X Factor' wannabe is set to make her TV acting debut in tonight's (14.10.14) Comedy Central sitcom 'Give Out Girls', and the 23-year-old beauty admits she would love to follow in the footsteps of Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall by making a London-based version of the US romantic sitcom.
She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I have things potentially in the pipeline which is great.
"I'd love to do a version of 'Sex and the City' but in the UK, like a bunch of London girls in the city.
"I love 'The Inbetweeners' as well, I'd love to be in something like that, I find that absolutely hilarious. There's just so much great TV out there at the moment."
Diana stars as promotions girl Gemma in 'Give Out Girls' alongside Kerry Howard (Marilyn), Miranda Hennessy (Zoe) and Cariad Lloyd (Poppy), and admitted one of her favourite aspects of filming the show was being able to wear some crazy outfits.
She added: "I guess dressing up in a bright orange outfit and when we had to dress up in these crazy flamingo skirts, and then I had to be in like a giant nut outfit but I actually loved it.
"It was very sweaty inside the nut outfit and my little head was poking out but I really quite enjoyed it."
'Give Out Girls' starts on Tuesday at 9.30pm on Comedy Central.
Diana Vickers wants Sex and the City role
Diana Vickers wants to star in a British version of 'Sex and the City'.
The former 'X Factor' wannabe is set to make her TV acting debut in tonight's (14.10.14) Comedy Central sitcom 'Give Out Girls', and the 23-year-old beauty admits she would love to follow in the footsteps of Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall by making a London-based version of the US romantic sitcom.
She exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I have things potentially in the pipeline which is great.
"I'd love to do a version of 'Sex and the City' but in the UK, like a bunch of London girls in the city.
"I love 'The Inbetweeners' as well, I'd love to be in something like that, I find that absolutely hilarious. There's just so much great TV out there at the moment."
Diana stars as promotions girl Gemma in 'Give Out Girls' alongside Kerry Howard (Marilyn), Miranda Hennessy (Zoe) and Cariad Lloyd (Poppy), and admitted one of her favourite aspects of filming the show was being able to wear some crazy outfits.
She added: "I guess dressing up in a bright orange outfit and when we had to dress up in these crazy flamingo skirts, and then I had to be in like a giant nut outfit but I actually loved it.
"It was very sweaty inside the nut outfit and my little head was poking out but I really quite enjoyed it."
'Give Out Girls' starts on Tuesday at 9.30pm on Comedy Central.
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Samantha Morton is to star in 'Cider With Rosie'.
The Golden Globe award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress has been cast as Annie Lee in the upcoming BBC One adaptation of Laurie Lee's classic novel of the same name.
She said: "I am thrilled to have taken on the role of Annie Lee in BBC One's 'Cider With Rosie' as it is one of my favourite books."
The drama is to be directed by Call the Midwife's Philippa Lowthorpe and adapted by Ben Vanstone and will air on the channel next year as part of its season of classic 20th century literature.
Starring alongside Samantha will be Jessica Hynes as Miss Crabby, 'Absolutely Fabulous' actress June Whitfield as Granny Wallon and Annette Crosbie as Granny Trill while 'Glue' star Billy Howle will take on the role of Private James Harris.
Also joining the cast are newcomers Archie Cox, who will star as the protagonist Laurie (Lol), and Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as the title character Rosie and Emma Curtis as Marj.
'Cider With Rosie' is a coming-of-age story set in an idyllic village in the Cotswolds during and immediately after the First World War.
The story follows the life of young Lol as he grows from a boy to a man, from his first love to loss and family upheaval.
Commissioning Editor of BBC Drama Commissioning, Lucy Richer said: "'Cider With Rosie' is one of the gems of twentieth century literature, and has been loved by generations as a coming of age story about love and family that still rings true today, in Laurie Lee's centenary year.
"We are delighted to be bringing it to BBC One with a fantastic young cast alongside the wonderful Samantha Morton."
Samantha Morton to star in Cider With Rosie
Samantha Morton is to star in 'Cider With Rosie'.
The Golden Globe award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress has been cast as Annie Lee in the upcoming BBC One adaptation of Laurie Lee's classic novel of the same name.
She said: "I am thrilled to have taken on the role of Annie Lee in BBC One's 'Cider With Rosie' as it is one of my favourite books."
The drama is to be directed by Call the Midwife's Philippa Lowthorpe and adapted by Ben Vanstone and will air on the channel next year as part of its season of classic 20th century literature.
Starring alongside Samantha will be Jessica Hynes as Miss Crabby, 'Absolutely Fabulous' actress June Whitfield as Granny Wallon and Annette Crosbie as Granny Trill while 'Glue' star Billy Howle will take on the role of Private James Harris.
Also joining the cast are newcomers Archie Cox, who will star as the protagonist Laurie (Lol), and Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as the title character Rosie and Emma Curtis as Marj.
'Cider With Rosie' is a coming-of-age story set in an idyllic village in the Cotswolds during and immediately after the First World War.
The story follows the life of young Lol as he grows from a boy to a man, from his first love to loss and family upheaval.
Commissioning Editor of BBC Drama Commissioning, Lucy Richer said: "'Cider With Rosie' is one of the gems of twentieth century literature, and has been loved by generations as a coming of age story about love and family that still rings true today, in Laurie Lee's centenary year.
"We are delighted to be bringing it to BBC One with a fantastic young cast alongside the wonderful Samantha Morton."
Showbiz
Noel Gallagher won't write an autobiography because it would be a "load of homework".
The former Oasis star has revealed he's turned down offers to put his life story into words because he doesn't have the inclination to put the events of his life and career into words.
Speaking at a Q&A session at Facebook HQ in London on Monday (13.10.14), he said: "I've been offered to do it a couple of times, but I read autobiographies and think, 'That is like a proper load of f***ing homework'. And it is, it's a lot of homework. I struggle to write the words for a song, never mind my life story. If I did write it I'd think it was great until I picked it up in a book shop and then I 'd think it was s**t. I would just think, 'I don't mean any of that.' "
However, Noel admits he would be tempted to put pen to paper if he really needed the money.
He added: "I guess if I've ever got literally no f***ing money left and nothing better to do I'd probably consider it. I would do it for £750,000. But I struggle sending texts, you know what I mean?"
Despite the hedonistic lifestyle he and his brother Liam Gallagher lived when they were in Oasis, the 47-year-old musician insists his memories of the band's career is pretty good, but the things he can recall aren't necessarily the most interesting.
He revealed: "I remember certain stupid things. I mean when I get home after this today I'll have to be reminded where I've been this afternoon. But I can remember what shoes I was wearing when Oasis played South Shields Leisure Centre in 1993 - they there were Adidas Kick, which is a trainer of course."
At the Q&A Noel announced his new High Flying Birds album, Chasing Yesterday, which will be released next March and debuted his next single 'In the Heat of the Moment', will be released digitally and on limited-edition vinyl on November 17.
Noel Gallagher won’t do homework for autobiography
Noel Gallagher won't write an autobiography because it would be a "load of homework".
The former Oasis star has revealed he's turned down offers to put his life story into words because he doesn't have the inclination to put the events of his life and career into words.
Speaking at a Q&A session at Facebook HQ in London on Monday (13.10.14), he said: "I've been offered to do it a couple of times, but I read autobiographies and think, 'That is like a proper load of f***ing homework'. And it is, it's a lot of homework. I struggle to write the words for a song, never mind my life story. If I did write it I'd think it was great until I picked it up in a book shop and then I 'd think it was s**t. I would just think, 'I don't mean any of that.' "
However, Noel admits he would be tempted to put pen to paper if he really needed the money.
He added: "I guess if I've ever got literally no f***ing money left and nothing better to do I'd probably consider it. I would do it for £750,000. But I struggle sending texts, you know what I mean?"
Despite the hedonistic lifestyle he and his brother Liam Gallagher lived when they were in Oasis, the 47-year-old musician insists his memories of the band's career is pretty good, but the things he can recall aren't necessarily the most interesting.
He revealed: "I remember certain stupid things. I mean when I get home after this today I'll have to be reminded where I've been this afternoon. But I can remember what shoes I was wearing when Oasis played South Shields Leisure Centre in 1993 - they there were Adidas Kick, which is a trainer of course."
At the Q&A Noel announced his new High Flying Birds album, Chasing Yesterday, which will be released next March and debuted his next single 'In the Heat of the Moment', will be released digitally and on limited-edition vinyl on November 17.
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Pink's three-year-old daughter has already started saying "f***ing".
The 35-year-old singer admitted her and husband Carey Hart's little one Willow has picked up a few bad words in her tender years but joked she finds it quite "cute" when she hears the youngster blurting out the offensive language.
Recalling one instance during an appearance on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', she said: "I was getting ready to go out on stage and she ran in and she must have been preparing this, like a bit.
"And she came and she said, 'I'm f***ing here!' And I was like, 'I'm sorry, I can't. My ears don't understand what you're saying.' "
Despite Ellen joking that Willow must have picked up her swearing from her mother, Pink insisted the youngster's "reckless" motocross star father is the one to blame.
She added: "She mutters it when she thinks no one is looking
"But it's so cute. I mean, I'm not encouraging it but come on it's like this little three-year-old body.
"She's delicious. She's wild. She gets it from papa. I'm physical, but I'm cautious. He's reckless. And she's reckless."
As well as enjoying saying the odd swear word, Pink recently admitted Willow loves being in the spotlight so doesn't think she would like a brother or a sister.
Asked if she thinks her daughter would like a sibling, she said: "I don't know if she would. I think she really enjoys being the centre of attention ... I see siblings that are kind of violent toward their younger ones, and I feel like that might be the way she goes with it."
Pink’s daughter, three, drops F-bomb
Pink's three-year-old daughter has already started saying "f***ing".
The 35-year-old singer admitted her and husband Carey Hart's little one Willow has picked up a few bad words in her tender years but joked she finds it quite "cute" when she hears the youngster blurting out the offensive language.
Recalling one instance during an appearance on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show', she said: "I was getting ready to go out on stage and she ran in and she must have been preparing this, like a bit.
"And she came and she said, 'I'm f***ing here!' And I was like, 'I'm sorry, I can't. My ears don't understand what you're saying.' "
Despite Ellen joking that Willow must have picked up her swearing from her mother, Pink insisted the youngster's "reckless" motocross star father is the one to blame.
She added: "She mutters it when she thinks no one is looking
"But it's so cute. I mean, I'm not encouraging it but come on it's like this little three-year-old body.
"She's delicious. She's wild. She gets it from papa. I'm physical, but I'm cautious. He's reckless. And she's reckless."
As well as enjoying saying the odd swear word, Pink recently admitted Willow loves being in the spotlight so doesn't think she would like a brother or a sister.
Asked if she thinks her daughter would like a sibling, she said: "I don't know if she would. I think she really enjoys being the centre of attention ... I see siblings that are kind of violent toward their younger ones, and I feel like that might be the way she goes with it."
Showbiz
Shia LaBeouf feared he was going to die when he was taken into police custody so he stripped off and started doing push-ups.
The 28-year-old star admits his drunk self worried he wouldn't survive when he was put in a cell with six guys after being arrested for disorderly conduct in June while he watched Broadway play 'Cabaret', and in a dramatic attempt to get out he "turned into" late rapper Tupac by frantically exercising before spitting on an officer's shoe.
He recalled: "I get to the station and I quickly realise, I'm not supposed to be here. I'm not made for this set up.
"So I'm like, 'You gotta do something. You gotta do something, man. You're gonna die in here.' So I turn into Tupac and now I'm ripping my shirt off and doing push-ups like, 'Don't mess with me dawg.' And the guy's like, 'What are you in here for?' And I'm like, 'Cabaret'.
"So then they finger print me, do the whole business, and I'm like, 'I gotta get out of this little cell with these six dudes. I'm tripping.' So I figured I'm gonna spit on this cop's shoe, that's my way out."
While Shia recently publically apologised for spitting on the officer's shoe, the action achieved what he wanted it to at the time and he was led away to his own room and given a McDonald's egg sandwich while he calmed down, but was forced to wear a Hannibal Lecter restraint mask.
Speaking on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', he added: "So I spit on his shoe and I'm looking at him, and it was [my way out]. He put a mask on me, a Hannibal mask and a lead jacket and ushered me to my private little dwelling where I sat for 25 hours and then they gave me a McDonald's egg sandwich."
Shia recalled being drunk earlier in that eventful evening while watching a World Cup soccer game in Times Square and engaging in a conversation with a homeless man who later ran off.
The 'Transformers' star ran after the guy and later returned to the bar to pay his bill when a fan who starred in 'Cabaret' offered him a ticket to the show.
While watching the performance, Shia claims star Alan Cumming winked at him so when the actor walked past him he slapped his butt "because I think he deserves it".
Recalling the incident, he said: "He's seducing me. He's the sexiest man I've ever seen ... I slapped and grabbed him. I grabbed his whole cheek because I wanted the party right here in my pants.
"He finds a way to wiggle out of my Hercules grip and I'm a little disappointed about it so I think it's about time to have another cigarette."
Shia, who has recently undergone treatment for an alcohol problem, was later ushered outside the theatre to find six police officers waiting to arrest him.
He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in September but a judge ruled his plea would be dismissed and he would avoid both jail time and probation if he had treatment for another three months and stayed out of trouble for six.
Shia LaBeouf feared prison death
Shia LaBeouf feared he was going to die when he was taken into police custody so he stripped off and started doing push-ups.
The 28-year-old star admits his drunk self worried he wouldn't survive when he was put in a cell with six guys after being arrested for disorderly conduct in June while he watched Broadway play 'Cabaret', and in a dramatic attempt to get out he "turned into" late rapper Tupac by frantically exercising before spitting on an officer's shoe.
He recalled: "I get to the station and I quickly realise, I'm not supposed to be here. I'm not made for this set up.
"So I'm like, 'You gotta do something. You gotta do something, man. You're gonna die in here.' So I turn into Tupac and now I'm ripping my shirt off and doing push-ups like, 'Don't mess with me dawg.' And the guy's like, 'What are you in here for?' And I'm like, 'Cabaret'.
"So then they finger print me, do the whole business, and I'm like, 'I gotta get out of this little cell with these six dudes. I'm tripping.' So I figured I'm gonna spit on this cop's shoe, that's my way out."
While Shia recently publically apologised for spitting on the officer's shoe, the action achieved what he wanted it to at the time and he was led away to his own room and given a McDonald's egg sandwich while he calmed down, but was forced to wear a Hannibal Lecter restraint mask.
Speaking on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live', he added: "So I spit on his shoe and I'm looking at him, and it was [my way out]. He put a mask on me, a Hannibal mask and a lead jacket and ushered me to my private little dwelling where I sat for 25 hours and then they gave me a McDonald's egg sandwich."
Shia recalled being drunk earlier in that eventful evening while watching a World Cup soccer game in Times Square and engaging in a conversation with a homeless man who later ran off.
The 'Transformers' star ran after the guy and later returned to the bar to pay his bill when a fan who starred in 'Cabaret' offered him a ticket to the show.
While watching the performance, Shia claims star Alan Cumming winked at him so when the actor walked past him he slapped his butt "because I think he deserves it".
Recalling the incident, he said: "He's seducing me. He's the sexiest man I've ever seen ... I slapped and grabbed him. I grabbed his whole cheek because I wanted the party right here in my pants.
"He finds a way to wiggle out of my Hercules grip and I'm a little disappointed about it so I think it's about time to have another cigarette."
Shia, who has recently undergone treatment for an alcohol problem, was later ushered outside the theatre to find six police officers waiting to arrest him.
He pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in September but a judge ruled his plea would be dismissed and he would avoid both jail time and probation if he had treatment for another three months and stayed out of trouble for six.
Showbiz
Naomi Campbell felt honoured to present Boy George with Attitude magazine's Icon Award for Outstanding Achievement.
The 44-year-old supermodel gushed over the 'Karma Chameleon' hitmaker as she made her way into the event at the Whitehall Banqueting Hall in London last night (14.10.14) and confessed she didn't have to think twice about getting on stage to honor the legendary 80s singer.
When asked if she was excited about presenting the award to George, 52, she told BANG Showbiz: "Hands down I was like, 'I'm getting up there.' He is a power house, his voice his incredible, he is an amazing artist, he can sing anything. And you can't ever take that away from him, ever."
The raven-haired beauty added she was thrilled to participate in the awards ceremony as she has been a fan of the magazine since she was just eight years old.
She said: "I am very excited. I don't like that word, but I'm very enthusiastic and very happy to be here tonight. Because I've been a fan since I was eight years old and I'll say more about it on stage but it's definitely part of my life.
"I think it's very important, I mean, I think it's important around the world, to celebrate everyone's achievements no matter what sexuality you are, everyone has the right to be honoured."
However, the busy Brit-born model admitted she wouldn't be able to stay and party the night away at the event, due to her hectic schedule and early wake-up call.
She confessed: "I don't know I've got three jobs today and I've got a 7am wake-up call so I don't know. I'm actually on antibiotics so I think I won't."
Other winners on the night included Olympic diver Tom Daley who took home Attitude's Man of the Year Award, TOWIE's Dan Osborne who was crowned Fittest Man and former 'X Factor' star Ella Henderson who won Attitude's Breakthrough Artist Award.
The Attitude Awards 2014 full winners list:
EastEnders - Media Recognition Award
Nicola Adams - Active Award
Paloma Faith - Music Award
Panti Bliss - Editor's Special Award
Maureen Duffy - Icon Award for Outstanding Achievement
Modern Family - International Media Recognition Award (video acceptance by Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson)
Steve Jones - Stylish Man of The Year
Julien MacDonald - Style Hero
The Vamps - Best Group
Iwan Rheon - Best Actor
PRIDE - Film Award
London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard - Community Award
Lord Alli - Politician of the Year
Graham Norton - Icon Award for Outstanding Achievement
Cancun - Destination of the Year
Sharon Stone - Ally Award (Video Acceptance)
Andrew Scott - Style & Culture Award
Ella Henderson - Breakthrough Artist
Looking - TV Show of the Year
Dan Osborne - Fittest Man of the Year
Conchita Wurst wins Eurovision - Greatest Moment of the Year
Boy George - Icon Achievement for Outstanding Achievement
Tom Daley - Man of the Year
Naomi Campbell honours Boy George
Naomi Campbell felt honoured to present Boy George with Attitude magazine's Icon Award for Outstanding Achievement.
The 44-year-old supermodel gushed over the 'Karma Chameleon' hitmaker as she made her way into the event at the Whitehall Banqueting Hall in London last night (14.10.14) and confessed she didn't have to think twice about getting on stage to honor the legendary 80s singer.
When asked if she was excited about presenting the award to George, 52, she told BANG Showbiz: "Hands down I was like, 'I'm getting up there.' He is a power house, his voice his incredible, he is an amazing artist, he can sing anything. And you can't ever take that away from him, ever."
The raven-haired beauty added she was thrilled to participate in the awards ceremony as she has been a fan of the magazine since she was just eight years old.
She said: "I am very excited. I don't like that word, but I'm very enthusiastic and very happy to be here tonight. Because I've been a fan since I was eight years old and I'll say more about it on stage but it's definitely part of my life.
"I think it's very important, I mean, I think it's important around the world, to celebrate everyone's achievements no matter what sexuality you are, everyone has the right to be honoured."
However, the busy Brit-born model admitted she wouldn't be able to stay and party the night away at the event, due to her hectic schedule and early wake-up call.
She confessed: "I don't know I've got three jobs today and I've got a 7am wake-up call so I don't know. I'm actually on antibiotics so I think I won't."
Other winners on the night included Olympic diver Tom Daley who took home Attitude's Man of the Year Award, TOWIE's Dan Osborne who was crowned Fittest Man and former 'X Factor' star Ella Henderson who won Attitude's Breakthrough Artist Award.
The Attitude Awards 2014 full winners list:
EastEnders - Media Recognition Award
Nicola Adams - Active Award
Paloma Faith - Music Award
Panti Bliss - Editor's Special Award
Maureen Duffy - Icon Award for Outstanding Achievement
Modern Family - International Media Recognition Award (video acceptance by Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson)
Steve Jones - Stylish Man of The Year
Julien MacDonald - Style Hero
The Vamps - Best Group
Iwan Rheon - Best Actor
PRIDE - Film Award
London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard - Community Award
Lord Alli - Politician of the Year
Graham Norton - Icon Award for Outstanding Achievement
Cancun - Destination of the Year
Sharon Stone - Ally Award (Video Acceptance)
Andrew Scott - Style & Culture Award
Ella Henderson - Breakthrough Artist
Looking - TV Show of the Year
Dan Osborne - Fittest Man of the Year
Conchita Wurst wins Eurovision - Greatest Moment of the Year
Boy George - Icon Achievement for Outstanding Achievement
Tom Daley - Man of the Year
Movies
Robert Downey Jr is in final negotiations to star in 'Captain America 3'.
The 49-year-old actor is set to reprise his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the third instalment of the popular comic book series, which is set for spring 2016 release.
Robert - who will also appear as the superhero in 'The Avengers: Age of Ultron' next summer and subsequently, in 'The Avengers 3' - is said to be on the verge of signing a deal to suit up as the character in the currently untitled Marvel production.
According to Variety.com, Robert's Iron Man is to play a vital role in the action adventure, which has a civil war storyline, and will see his character war against Captain America's alter-ego Steve Rogers, who is played by Chris Evans.
The plot sees the pair clash over the Superhero Registration Act - which forces superheroes to reveal their identifies to the US government - an idea supported by Iron Man but despised by Steve Rogers.
Although Marvel and Robert are yet to confirm the news, the actor recently hinted at reprising his role in a new comic book blockbuster.
He said: "I know there are going to be a bunch more Marvel movies and they have big ideas of how to do it best and [they're] in the middle of negotiation."
Robert Downey Jr for Captain America 3
Robert Downey Jr is in final negotiations to star in 'Captain America 3'.
The 49-year-old actor is set to reprise his role as Tony Stark/Iron Man in the third instalment of the popular comic book series, which is set for spring 2016 release.
Robert - who will also appear as the superhero in 'The Avengers: Age of Ultron' next summer and subsequently, in 'The Avengers 3' - is said to be on the verge of signing a deal to suit up as the character in the currently untitled Marvel production.
According to Variety.com, Robert's Iron Man is to play a vital role in the action adventure, which has a civil war storyline, and will see his character war against Captain America's alter-ego Steve Rogers, who is played by Chris Evans.
The plot sees the pair clash over the Superhero Registration Act - which forces superheroes to reveal their identifies to the US government - an idea supported by Iron Man but despised by Steve Rogers.
Although Marvel and Robert are yet to confirm the news, the actor recently hinted at reprising his role in a new comic book blockbuster.
He said: "I know there are going to be a bunch more Marvel movies and they have big ideas of how to do it best and [they're] in the middle of negotiation."
Movies
Kate Beckinsale is to star in a new 'Underworld' film.
The 41-year-old actress is to reprise her role as Death Dealer Selene once again for the upcoming fifth instalment of the horror film series, IGN reports.
Although the last film in the franchise, 'Underworld: Awakening', appeared to be preparing to move away from her character's story, Beckinsale's husband and director Len Wiseman has confirmed he is working on more 'Underworld' projects, including a new movie with his wife.
He said: "There's a few things being developed right now. There are some characters who we really liked that will be in a kind of a spin off like we did with 'Rise of the Lycans', then we have another film in the works with Kate as well ... And then there's a television series."
It is so far unclear, however, whether Wiseman is referring to the upcoming 'Underworld: Next Generation', in which 'Divergent' star Theo James has reportedly signed up to star as vampire David.
'Priest' and 'The Last Witch Hunter' writer Cory Goodman is said to be penning the script for the film, which is scheduled to begin shooting next year.
Meanwhile, Beckinsale is set to appear alongside model Cara Delevingne in 'The Face of an Angel' later this month and recently wrapped on 'Absolutely Anything'.
Kate Beckinsale to star in new Underworld film
Kate Beckinsale is to star in a new 'Underworld' film.
The 41-year-old actress is to reprise her role as Death Dealer Selene once again for the upcoming fifth instalment of the horror film series, IGN reports.
Although the last film in the franchise, 'Underworld: Awakening', appeared to be preparing to move away from her character's story, Beckinsale's husband and director Len Wiseman has confirmed he is working on more 'Underworld' projects, including a new movie with his wife.
He said: "There's a few things being developed right now. There are some characters who we really liked that will be in a kind of a spin off like we did with 'Rise of the Lycans', then we have another film in the works with Kate as well ... And then there's a television series."
It is so far unclear, however, whether Wiseman is referring to the upcoming 'Underworld: Next Generation', in which 'Divergent' star Theo James has reportedly signed up to star as vampire David.
'Priest' and 'The Last Witch Hunter' writer Cory Goodman is said to be penning the script for the film, which is scheduled to begin shooting next year.
Meanwhile, Beckinsale is set to appear alongside model Cara Delevingne in 'The Face of an Angel' later this month and recently wrapped on 'Absolutely Anything'.
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Pharrell Williams is open to recording with One Direction.
The 'Happy' hitmaker would happily work with the British boy band - which comprises Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Harry Styles - on a track - because he knows it doesn't have to be released if it isn't very good.
Asked if he would work with the group, Pharrell told BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw: "I would. What's the worst that could happen? Something that we don't think is good? We don't put it out."
Producer Pharrell - who has previously worked with stars including Daft Punk, Robin Thicke, Kylie Minogue and Ed Sheeran - also admitted his "life has changed" now he is a successful solo artist in his own right.
He said: "Two years ago my management said Columbia Records wanted to have a conversation with me. My life has changed ever since. I've not gotten used to it
"The only reason why I said yes was because I was so overwhelmed and touched that they even cared what I would make. I wasn't asking for it. Even up until my first show, I didn't know what I was going to do."
Pharrell Williams open to One Direction collaboration
Pharrell Williams is open to recording with One Direction.
The 'Happy' hitmaker would happily work with the British boy band - which comprises Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne and Harry Styles - on a track - because he knows it doesn't have to be released if it isn't very good.
Asked if he would work with the group, Pharrell told BBC Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw: "I would. What's the worst that could happen? Something that we don't think is good? We don't put it out."
Producer Pharrell - who has previously worked with stars including Daft Punk, Robin Thicke, Kylie Minogue and Ed Sheeran - also admitted his "life has changed" now he is a successful solo artist in his own right.
He said: "Two years ago my management said Columbia Records wanted to have a conversation with me. My life has changed ever since. I've not gotten used to it
"The only reason why I said yes was because I was so overwhelmed and touched that they even cared what I would make. I wasn't asking for it. Even up until my first show, I didn't know what I was going to do."