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Cameron Diaz would appear fully nude in a movie if it felt right.
The 42-year-old actress is yet to completely strip off in a motion picture but admits she wouldn't have any problems baring all for a motion picture as long as it was in good taste and fitted in with the script.
She said: "People have seen my butt. I've shown the top of my butt, the bottom of my butt. I'm not opposed to doing nudity, as long as it's part of the story. I'll do whatever has to get done if it's the right thing."
Cameron's latest acting role saw her playing Miss Hannigan in musical 'Annie' and the blonde beauty admits she "cried uncontrollably" while rehearsing for the production because she has a fear of singing in front of people.
The actress - who recently sparked rumours she is engaged to Benji Madden after she was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her engagement finger - added to Marie Claire magazine: "It's not very often you get to do a musical.
"Even though I was terrified of doing it, I kind of had to. The two things I'm most terrified of are heights and singing in front of people.
"I've jumped out of airplanes and scaled sides of cliffs - not to get over my fears, but to address them.
"I just felt like this is something that needed to be addressed. I cried uncontrollably. Everybody was so supportive and having fun with it because I was so pathetic, but the only way to get through scary things is to have a sense of humour about it."
Cameron Diaz keen to go fully nude for film role
Cameron Diaz would appear fully nude in a movie if it felt right.
The 42-year-old actress is yet to completely strip off in a motion picture but admits she wouldn't have any problems baring all for a motion picture as long as it was in good taste and fitted in with the script.
She said: "People have seen my butt. I've shown the top of my butt, the bottom of my butt. I'm not opposed to doing nudity, as long as it's part of the story. I'll do whatever has to get done if it's the right thing."
Cameron's latest acting role saw her playing Miss Hannigan in musical 'Annie' and the blonde beauty admits she "cried uncontrollably" while rehearsing for the production because she has a fear of singing in front of people.
The actress - who recently sparked rumours she is engaged to Benji Madden after she was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her engagement finger - added to Marie Claire magazine: "It's not very often you get to do a musical.
"Even though I was terrified of doing it, I kind of had to. The two things I'm most terrified of are heights and singing in front of people.
"I've jumped out of airplanes and scaled sides of cliffs - not to get over my fears, but to address them.
"I just felt like this is something that needed to be addressed. I cried uncontrollably. Everybody was so supportive and having fun with it because I was so pathetic, but the only way to get through scary things is to have a sense of humour about it."
Royal
Prince Albert of Monaco is busy childproofing his home.
The 56-year-old royal is expecting twins with his former Olympic swimmer wife Princess Charlene and is said to be eagerly awaiting their arrival, according to his close friend, New York plastic surgeon Dr. Jon Turk.
He told People magazine: "The princess told me that he's been walking around their residence and their summer house, starting to childproof the houses.
"He's worried about the corners of tables. And she's saying they're not even born yet! He's also going to put air in all the balls for soccer and basketball. He's already getting ready and it's still years away before they can play with a ball."
The friend of the family has also revealed how the Prince learned about Charlene's pregnancy.
The Doctor explained: "An excited Charlene telephoned Albert and said, 'We're going to have a baby!'
"They called him out of a meeting, and he was very excited, but then had to go back to the meeting."
He added: "She had to call him back when they saw a second baby on the sonogram.
"He was busy in a meeting [and she didn't know why she was calling] and reluctant come out. But when he came out, she said, 'We're going to have two babies!' Two calls for two kids!"
Dr. Turk is trustee of the Princess Grace Foundation, which was set up in the honour of Albert's mother.
Prince Albert busy childproofing home
Prince Albert of Monaco is busy childproofing his home.
The 56-year-old royal is expecting twins with his former Olympic swimmer wife Princess Charlene and is said to be eagerly awaiting their arrival, according to his close friend, New York plastic surgeon Dr. Jon Turk.
He told People magazine: "The princess told me that he's been walking around their residence and their summer house, starting to childproof the houses.
"He's worried about the corners of tables. And she's saying they're not even born yet! He's also going to put air in all the balls for soccer and basketball. He's already getting ready and it's still years away before they can play with a ball."
The friend of the family has also revealed how the Prince learned about Charlene's pregnancy.
The Doctor explained: "An excited Charlene telephoned Albert and said, 'We're going to have a baby!'
"They called him out of a meeting, and he was very excited, but then had to go back to the meeting."
He added: "She had to call him back when they saw a second baby on the sonogram.
"He was busy in a meeting [and she didn't know why she was calling] and reluctant come out. But when he came out, she said, 'We're going to have two babies!' Two calls for two kids!"
Dr. Turk is trustee of the Princess Grace Foundation, which was set up in the honour of Albert's mother.
TV
Simon Cowell has tipped Ben Haenow to win 'The X Factor'.
The music mogul is so confident the hopeful, who is in his Over-25s category, is going to win the talent show this year he is encouraging fans of the series to place a £50 bet on him to triumph.
He said: "I've already got a winner and he's one of mine.
"But it's not who everyone is predicting. I'm guessing that Ben Haenow is going to surprise people - and I suggest you put £50 on him to win.
"But there are a handful of people who could take it.
"It's down to how they develop throughout the live shows and that makes far more of an eventful series for me."
Simon admits he is delighted to have returned as a judge on the UK version of the talent show and insists this year's panel - also made up of Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Mel B and Louis Walsh - is "perfect".
Speaking to HELLO! magazine, he added: "I couldn't be happier to be back on the British show. There's something about it.
"Something I can't quite put my finger on that I just love. The panel is perfect, too."
Simon Cowell tips Ben Haenow to win X Factor
Simon Cowell has tipped Ben Haenow to win 'The X Factor'.
The music mogul is so confident the hopeful, who is in his Over-25s category, is going to win the talent show this year he is encouraging fans of the series to place a £50 bet on him to triumph.
He said: "I've already got a winner and he's one of mine.
"But it's not who everyone is predicting. I'm guessing that Ben Haenow is going to surprise people - and I suggest you put £50 on him to win.
"But there are a handful of people who could take it.
"It's down to how they develop throughout the live shows and that makes far more of an eventful series for me."
Simon admits he is delighted to have returned as a judge on the UK version of the talent show and insists this year's panel - also made up of Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Mel B and Louis Walsh - is "perfect".
Speaking to HELLO! magazine, he added: "I couldn't be happier to be back on the British show. There's something about it.
"Something I can't quite put my finger on that I just love. The panel is perfect, too."
TV
Lord Alan Sugar is unsure over the future of 'The Apprentice'.
The 67-year-old businessman has admitted he has reservations about the longevity of the BBC One show and his role on the programme.
When asked by The Guardian newspaper how much longer he plans to star on the show, he said: "It depends on me, until I conk out I suppose.
"Perhaps I will carry on until I am at least 70, let's say. Who knows?"
The 10th series of the reality TV show - which sees business professionals compete in tasks to become Lord Sugar's business partner - will begin on Tuesday (14.10.14), but he has suggested his time on the show is limited.
But with an 11th series of the show already in pre-production, Alan admitted he has no plans to slow down anytime soon.
When asked if he does plan to leave the programme when he reaches 70, he replied: "I don't know, you are asking me a question. How old was Brucie [Bruce Forsyth] when he threw in the towel? 86? Oh blimey."
The entrepreneur instead suggested it would be the BBC who decide on the show's fate, as they did with spin-off show 'Young Apprentice' which was axed last year, but confirmed he has a "good dialogue, let's put it that way" with the broadcaster.
Lord Alan Sugar unsure of The Apprentice future
Lord Alan Sugar is unsure over the future of 'The Apprentice'.
The 67-year-old businessman has admitted he has reservations about the longevity of the BBC One show and his role on the programme.
When asked by The Guardian newspaper how much longer he plans to star on the show, he said: "It depends on me, until I conk out I suppose.
"Perhaps I will carry on until I am at least 70, let's say. Who knows?"
The 10th series of the reality TV show - which sees business professionals compete in tasks to become Lord Sugar's business partner - will begin on Tuesday (14.10.14), but he has suggested his time on the show is limited.
But with an 11th series of the show already in pre-production, Alan admitted he has no plans to slow down anytime soon.
When asked if he does plan to leave the programme when he reaches 70, he replied: "I don't know, you are asking me a question. How old was Brucie [Bruce Forsyth] when he threw in the towel? 86? Oh blimey."
The entrepreneur instead suggested it would be the BBC who decide on the show's fate, as they did with spin-off show 'Young Apprentice' which was axed last year, but confirmed he has a "good dialogue, let's put it that way" with the broadcaster.
TV
Overload Generation are "gutted" about their 'X Factor' exit.
The boy band were kicked off the show on Sunday evening (12.10.14) after the first live shows of the series and despite feeling devastated, the group admitted they won't forget the experience in a hurry.
Speaking on ITV's 'This Morning'. they said: "Obviously we are gutted, but we had the time of our lives on there.
"It was a mad experience and not many people were lucky enough to do what we were able to do so we are just so grateful for that."
The lads - who have already amassed an online following of over 200,000 - performed a rendition of Katy Perry's 'I Kissed a Girl' on the singing contest on Saturday night (11.10.14) but were criticised by judges for not being any different to any other boy bands.
However, band member Joey Devries has slammed the judges' comments, insisting the judges were particularly harsh on them.
He said: "Well, Saturday night we did give it our all. I don't think it was as bad as they [the judges] made it out to be - when we got back and watched it back, it weren't that bad. We were going to bring more the week after but obviously..."
The five-piece band are being optimistic despite their departure from the competition, explaining they will continue to make music and are gearing up for the release of their first single.
Ollie Garland added: "I think the thing for us is that we didn't get to perform more of our original stuff like we did [at] Wembley ... but that's all going to change in the upcoming year - we've got our single 'No No No' out in April so we're looking forward to that."
Overload Generation ‘gutted’ about X Factor exit
Overload Generation are "gutted" about their 'X Factor' exit.
The boy band were kicked off the show on Sunday evening (12.10.14) after the first live shows of the series and despite feeling devastated, the group admitted they won't forget the experience in a hurry.
Speaking on ITV's 'This Morning'. they said: "Obviously we are gutted, but we had the time of our lives on there.
"It was a mad experience and not many people were lucky enough to do what we were able to do so we are just so grateful for that."
The lads - who have already amassed an online following of over 200,000 - performed a rendition of Katy Perry's 'I Kissed a Girl' on the singing contest on Saturday night (11.10.14) but were criticised by judges for not being any different to any other boy bands.
However, band member Joey Devries has slammed the judges' comments, insisting the judges were particularly harsh on them.
He said: "Well, Saturday night we did give it our all. I don't think it was as bad as they [the judges] made it out to be - when we got back and watched it back, it weren't that bad. We were going to bring more the week after but obviously..."
The five-piece band are being optimistic despite their departure from the competition, explaining they will continue to make music and are gearing up for the release of their first single.
Ollie Garland added: "I think the thing for us is that we didn't get to perform more of our original stuff like we did [at] Wembley ... but that's all going to change in the upcoming year - we've got our single 'No No No' out in April so we're looking forward to that."
Movies
Daniel Mays saved Daniel Radcliffe from a charging zebra during filming for 'Frankenstein'.
The 36-year-old actor revealed he saved the 'Harry Potter' star from a rogue circus beast while they were standing on set for the new film, which also features James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay and Andrew Scott.
Talking about the strange incident, Mays told the Daily Mail newspaper: "As we were a circus there were a lot of animals on set and one evening a few of us were standing chatting when, in my peripheral vision, I saw this zebra bolting straight towards us, pulling his animal handler with him.
"So I dived on Dan and the director and got them out of the way. Instinct just took over add I just thought, 'I need to save the talent!"
He then joked: "I kept reminding Dan that I saved his life - that boy owes me!"
Meanwhile, Radcliffe claimed recently that he wants his fans to forget about 'Harry Potter'.
Speaking on 'The Chris Evans Breakfast Show' on BBC Radio 2, Daniel said that rather than trying to disassociate himself from the character, he's instead trying to work on different kinds of projects.
The 25-year-old actor explained: "It's about building up as diverse and interesting a body of work as I can."
'Frankenstein' is due to open in 2015.
Daneil Mays rescued Daniel Radcliffe from a charging zebra
Daniel Mays saved Daniel Radcliffe from a charging zebra during filming for 'Frankenstein'.
The 36-year-old actor revealed he saved the 'Harry Potter' star from a rogue circus beast while they were standing on set for the new film, which also features James McAvoy, Jessica Brown Findlay and Andrew Scott.
Talking about the strange incident, Mays told the Daily Mail newspaper: "As we were a circus there were a lot of animals on set and one evening a few of us were standing chatting when, in my peripheral vision, I saw this zebra bolting straight towards us, pulling his animal handler with him.
"So I dived on Dan and the director and got them out of the way. Instinct just took over add I just thought, 'I need to save the talent!"
He then joked: "I kept reminding Dan that I saved his life - that boy owes me!"
Meanwhile, Radcliffe claimed recently that he wants his fans to forget about 'Harry Potter'.
Speaking on 'The Chris Evans Breakfast Show' on BBC Radio 2, Daniel said that rather than trying to disassociate himself from the character, he's instead trying to work on different kinds of projects.
The 25-year-old actor explained: "It's about building up as diverse and interesting a body of work as I can."
'Frankenstein' is due to open in 2015.
Movies
Dave Bautista has been linked with a role in 'Bond 24'.
The professional wrestler recently appeared in the popular Marvel Studios film 'Guardians of the Galaxy', and according to reports, is set to appear in the much-anticipated next instalment of the James Bond franchise.
Latino Review claims the 45-year-old actor will star in the as-yet-untitled film - which will also feature Daniel Craig, 46 - as a henchman called Hinx.
Bautista's casting would appear to fit with the desired physical profile of the character, which was described in a casting notice in August.
The notice reads: "We are looking to follow in the tradition of JAWS and ODDJOB in finding an iconic baddy."
Producers confirmed they are looking to hire someone who is between 30 and 45, and is above 6' 2".
The notice added: "We are looking for an imposing extremely physically fit actor. He has several fights with Bond and will have to have stunt training. He has to drive.
"We are looking for someone very unusual, possibly from a sports background."
Filming for the new Sam Mendes-directed film will begin at Pinewood Studios in the UK in December, with the eagerly-awaited movie set for release in October 2015.
Dave Bautista linked to henchman role in Bond 24
Dave Bautista has been linked with a role in 'Bond 24'.
The professional wrestler recently appeared in the popular Marvel Studios film 'Guardians of the Galaxy', and according to reports, is set to appear in the much-anticipated next instalment of the James Bond franchise.
Latino Review claims the 45-year-old actor will star in the as-yet-untitled film - which will also feature Daniel Craig, 46 - as a henchman called Hinx.
Bautista's casting would appear to fit with the desired physical profile of the character, which was described in a casting notice in August.
The notice reads: "We are looking to follow in the tradition of JAWS and ODDJOB in finding an iconic baddy."
Producers confirmed they are looking to hire someone who is between 30 and 45, and is above 6' 2".
The notice added: "We are looking for an imposing extremely physically fit actor. He has several fights with Bond and will have to have stunt training. He has to drive.
"We are looking for someone very unusual, possibly from a sports background."
Filming for the new Sam Mendes-directed film will begin at Pinewood Studios in the UK in December, with the eagerly-awaited movie set for release in October 2015.
Music News
Slipknot have announced a UK arena tour for next year.
The 'Wait and Bleed' hitmakers will be joined by their friends and fellow rockers Korn on the 10 'Prepare For Hell' gigs and are delighted to be returning to Britain and Ireland because they have always been "very special" to them.
Frontman Corey Taylor said: "The UK has always been very special for us. In a lot of ways, it's where this insanity began. So, for this tour, we decided to try and hit as many places as we could - not only England, but Scotland and Wales as well. Technically Ireland is Europe, but we're going there too.
"We're coming back for the people who started this for us: that would be you. Prepare yourselves... Hell is coming."
The tour kicks off at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on 14 January and then calls to Sheffield, Glashow, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, London, Cardiff, Nottingham and ends on 27 January at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena.
Tickets for the tour, priced at £39.50 plus booking fees, go on sale on 17 October, but there will be a special fan pre-sale tomorrow (14.10.14). Fans need to register at www.slipknot1.com to gain access.
The tour announcement comes ahead of the release of the band's new album, '5: The Gray Chapter', which is released on 20 October.
Slipknot's 'Prepare For Hell' 2015 UK tour dates
14 January - 3Arena, Dublin
16 January - Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield
18 January - SSE Hydro, Glasgow
19 January, Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle
20 January - Manchester Arena, Manchester
22 January - Echo Arena, Liverpool
23 January - SSE Arena, Wembley, London
24 January - Motopoint Arena, Cardiff
26 January - Capital FM Arena, Nottingham
27 January - Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
Slipknot announce UK tour
Slipknot have announced a UK arena tour for next year.
The 'Wait and Bleed' hitmakers will be joined by their friends and fellow rockers Korn on the 10 'Prepare For Hell' gigs and are delighted to be returning to Britain and Ireland because they have always been "very special" to them.
Frontman Corey Taylor said: "The UK has always been very special for us. In a lot of ways, it's where this insanity began. So, for this tour, we decided to try and hit as many places as we could - not only England, but Scotland and Wales as well. Technically Ireland is Europe, but we're going there too.
"We're coming back for the people who started this for us: that would be you. Prepare yourselves... Hell is coming."
The tour kicks off at the 3Arena in Dublin, Ireland on 14 January and then calls to Sheffield, Glashow, Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, London, Cardiff, Nottingham and ends on 27 January at Birmingham's Barclaycard Arena.
Tickets for the tour, priced at £39.50 plus booking fees, go on sale on 17 October, but there will be a special fan pre-sale tomorrow (14.10.14). Fans need to register at www.slipknot1.com to gain access.
The tour announcement comes ahead of the release of the band's new album, '5: The Gray Chapter', which is released on 20 October.
Slipknot's 'Prepare For Hell' 2015 UK tour dates
14 January - 3Arena, Dublin
16 January - Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield
18 January - SSE Hydro, Glasgow
19 January, Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle
20 January - Manchester Arena, Manchester
22 January - Echo Arena, Liverpool
23 January - SSE Arena, Wembley, London
24 January - Motopoint Arena, Cardiff
26 January - Capital FM Arena, Nottingham
27 January - Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham
Music News
Iggy Azalea has been nominated for six American Music Awards (AMAs).
The 'Fancy' hitmaker leads the nominations for the annual ceremony with nods including Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year and Single of the Year, while John Legend, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams are up for five prizes and Lorde is in the running for four.
This year has seen a change in the coveted Artist of the Year category, with the nominations expanded from five up to 10.
Iggy, John, Katy, Pharrell, Lorde, Beyonce, Luke Bryan, Eminem, Imagine Dragons and One Direction are all up for the honour but on November 13, the nominees list will be narrowed back to five based on votes cast up until that point, and the eventual winner will be based on the total number of votes during the full period.
Single of the Year has also expanded from three to five tracks, with Iggy's 'Fancy', John's 'All of Me', Katy and Juicy J's 'Dark Horse, Pharrell's 'Happy' and 'Rude' by Magic! contesting for the prize.
Jason Derulo and Charli XCX unveiled the nominations on 'Good Morning America' today (13.10.14) and voting online and via Twitter is open for all categories except New Artist of the Year, which opens on November 1.
The AMAs will broadcast on ABC live from Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre on November 23.
American Music Awards 2014 list of nominations:
Artist Of The Year:
Iggy Azalea
Beyoncé
Luke Bryan
Eminem
Imagine Dragons
John Legend
Lorde
One Direction
Katy Perry
Pharrell Williams
New Artist Of The Year Presented By Kohl's:
5 Seconds of Summer
Iggy Azalea
Bastille
Sam Smith
Meghan Trainor
Single Of The Year:
Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - 'Fancy'
John Legend - 'All of Me'
MAGIC! - 'Rude'
Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - 'Dark Horse'
Pharrell Williams - 'Happy'
Favourite Male Artist - Pop/Rock:
John Legend
Sam Smith
Pharrell Williams
Favourite Female Artist - Pop/Rock:
Iggy Azalea
Lorde
Katy Perry
Favourite Band, Duo Or Group - Pop/Rock:
Imagine Dragons
One Direction
OneRepublic
Favourite Album - Pop/Rock:
Lorde - 'Pure Heroine'
One Direction - 'Midnight Memories'
Katy Perry - 'Prism'
Favourite Male Artist - Country:
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Blake Shelton
Favourite Female Artist - Country:
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Favourite Band, Duo Or Group - Country:
Eli Young Band
Florida Georgia Line
Lady Antebellum
Favourite Album - Country:
Garth Brooks - 'Blame It On My Roots: Five Decades of Influences'
Eric Church - 'The Outsiders'
Brantley Gilbert - 'Just As I Am'
Favourite Artist - Rap/Hip-Hop:
Iggy Azalea
Drake
Eminem
Favourite Album - Rap/Hip-Hop:
Iggy Azalea - 'The New Classic'
Drake - 'Nothing Was The Same'
Eminem - 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2'
Favourite Male Artist - Soul/R&B:
Chris Brown
John Legend
Pharrell Williams
Favourite Female Artist - Soul/R&B:
Jhene Aiko
Beyoncé
Mary J. Blige
Favourite Album - Soul/R&B:
Beyoncé - 'Beyoncé'
John Legend - 'Love in the Future'
Pharrell Williams - 'G I R L'
Favourite Artist - Alternative Rock:
Bastille
Imagine Dragons
Lorde
Favourite Artist - Adult Contemporary:
Sara Bareilles
OneRepublic
Katy Perry
Favourite Artist - Latin:
Marc Anthony
Enrique Iglesias
Romeo Santos
Favourite Artist - Contemporary Inspirational:
Casting Crowns
Hillsong United
Newsboys
Favourite Artist - Electronic Dance Music (Edm):
Avicii
Calvin Harris
Zedd
Top Soundtrack:
'Frozen'
'The Fault In Our Stars'
'Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, Vol. 1'
Iggy Azalea leads American Music Awards nominations
Iggy Azalea has been nominated for six American Music Awards (AMAs).
The 'Fancy' hitmaker leads the nominations for the annual ceremony with nods including Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year and Single of the Year, while John Legend, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams are up for five prizes and Lorde is in the running for four.
This year has seen a change in the coveted Artist of the Year category, with the nominations expanded from five up to 10.
Iggy, John, Katy, Pharrell, Lorde, Beyonce, Luke Bryan, Eminem, Imagine Dragons and One Direction are all up for the honour but on November 13, the nominees list will be narrowed back to five based on votes cast up until that point, and the eventual winner will be based on the total number of votes during the full period.
Single of the Year has also expanded from three to five tracks, with Iggy's 'Fancy', John's 'All of Me', Katy and Juicy J's 'Dark Horse, Pharrell's 'Happy' and 'Rude' by Magic! contesting for the prize.
Jason Derulo and Charli XCX unveiled the nominations on 'Good Morning America' today (13.10.14) and voting online and via Twitter is open for all categories except New Artist of the Year, which opens on November 1.
The AMAs will broadcast on ABC live from Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre on November 23.
American Music Awards 2014 list of nominations:
Artist Of The Year:
Iggy Azalea
Beyoncé
Luke Bryan
Eminem
Imagine Dragons
John Legend
Lorde
One Direction
Katy Perry
Pharrell Williams
New Artist Of The Year Presented By Kohl's:
5 Seconds of Summer
Iggy Azalea
Bastille
Sam Smith
Meghan Trainor
Single Of The Year:
Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX - 'Fancy'
John Legend - 'All of Me'
MAGIC! - 'Rude'
Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J - 'Dark Horse'
Pharrell Williams - 'Happy'
Favourite Male Artist - Pop/Rock:
John Legend
Sam Smith
Pharrell Williams
Favourite Female Artist - Pop/Rock:
Iggy Azalea
Lorde
Katy Perry
Favourite Band, Duo Or Group - Pop/Rock:
Imagine Dragons
One Direction
OneRepublic
Favourite Album - Pop/Rock:
Lorde - 'Pure Heroine'
One Direction - 'Midnight Memories'
Katy Perry - 'Prism'
Favourite Male Artist - Country:
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Blake Shelton
Favourite Female Artist - Country:
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood
Favourite Band, Duo Or Group - Country:
Eli Young Band
Florida Georgia Line
Lady Antebellum
Favourite Album - Country:
Garth Brooks - 'Blame It On My Roots: Five Decades of Influences'
Eric Church - 'The Outsiders'
Brantley Gilbert - 'Just As I Am'
Favourite Artist - Rap/Hip-Hop:
Iggy Azalea
Drake
Eminem
Favourite Album - Rap/Hip-Hop:
Iggy Azalea - 'The New Classic'
Drake - 'Nothing Was The Same'
Eminem - 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2'
Favourite Male Artist - Soul/R&B:
Chris Brown
John Legend
Pharrell Williams
Favourite Female Artist - Soul/R&B:
Jhene Aiko
Beyoncé
Mary J. Blige
Favourite Album - Soul/R&B:
Beyoncé - 'Beyoncé'
John Legend - 'Love in the Future'
Pharrell Williams - 'G I R L'
Favourite Artist - Alternative Rock:
Bastille
Imagine Dragons
Lorde
Favourite Artist - Adult Contemporary:
Sara Bareilles
OneRepublic
Katy Perry
Favourite Artist - Latin:
Marc Anthony
Enrique Iglesias
Romeo Santos
Favourite Artist - Contemporary Inspirational:
Casting Crowns
Hillsong United
Newsboys
Favourite Artist - Electronic Dance Music (Edm):
Avicii
Calvin Harris
Zedd
Top Soundtrack:
'Frozen'
'The Fault In Our Stars'
'Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, Vol. 1'
Music News
Madonna gave MNEK a bag of lemons and some throat-soothing tea bags to help him keep his voice in tip-top shape.
The 19-year-old singer/songwriter has teamed up with the music legend on a song for her upcoming new album and admits the 56-year-old star gave him plenty of advice about how to look after his vocal chords.
He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "She's really cool. So lovely and very motherly. She gave me a bag full of lemons and Throat Coat tea bags. They're pretty amazing."
MNEK is set to perform at a new music initiative, MUSIC CUBE, at shopping centre Westfield London, west London, alongside Neon Jungle later this month, and the star insists it is important for new platforms to be created to promote live music for up-and-coming talent.
He added: "I'm really excited by the MUSIC CUBE concept. I love performing live and it's great to see that Westfield has created a new way for people to experience and interact with live music.
"MUSIC CUBE is also about supporting up-and-coming independent talent so I'm looking forward to seeing the other new acts over the two weekends."
MNEK and Neon Jungle will take to the stage in a bespoke soundproof glass cube at MUSIC CUBE, which is exclusive to Westfield London (October 24-26) and Westfield Stratford City (October 31-November 2).
Free tickets are available now at: http://uk.westfield.com/london/musiccube for Westfield London
http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/musiccube for Westfield Stratford City. The event will be also be streamed live via KISS FM's website.
Madonna gives MNEK bag of lemons
Madonna gave MNEK a bag of lemons and some throat-soothing tea bags to help him keep his voice in tip-top shape.
The 19-year-old singer/songwriter has teamed up with the music legend on a song for her upcoming new album and admits the 56-year-old star gave him plenty of advice about how to look after his vocal chords.
He exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "She's really cool. So lovely and very motherly. She gave me a bag full of lemons and Throat Coat tea bags. They're pretty amazing."
MNEK is set to perform at a new music initiative, MUSIC CUBE, at shopping centre Westfield London, west London, alongside Neon Jungle later this month, and the star insists it is important for new platforms to be created to promote live music for up-and-coming talent.
He added: "I'm really excited by the MUSIC CUBE concept. I love performing live and it's great to see that Westfield has created a new way for people to experience and interact with live music.
"MUSIC CUBE is also about supporting up-and-coming independent talent so I'm looking forward to seeing the other new acts over the two weekends."
MNEK and Neon Jungle will take to the stage in a bespoke soundproof glass cube at MUSIC CUBE, which is exclusive to Westfield London (October 24-26) and Westfield Stratford City (October 31-November 2).
Free tickets are available now at: http://uk.westfield.com/london/musiccube for Westfield London
http://uk.westfield.com/stratfordcity/musiccube for Westfield Stratford City. The event will be also be streamed live via KISS FM's website.
Showbiz
Simon Cowell is "not a hands-on" father.
The 55-year-old music mogul and girlfriend Lauren Silverman welcomed baby Eric into the world in February and though the 'X Factor' star adores his little boy, he is grateful to be able to afford nannies to help raise the youngster.
He said: 'I'm probably in a far better position to be a father now than I would have been ten years ago.
"That's the way I'd look at it. And at the end of the day we have really great nannies that are b****y amazing so I don't have to
"I'm going to be honest - I'm not exactly a hands-on dad."
However, Simon admitted he will be a much more active father when Eric is older - and hopes the youngster will grow up to be a ladies' man.
He added in an interview with Britain's HELLO! magazine: "I want to fast forward a few years so I can take him go-karting and then introduce him to women.
"There are a few years to go yet."
Despite being settled with Lauren and Eric, Simon thinks he is now the "world's most eligible bachelor" now George Clooney has married lawyer Amal Alamuddin, and it isn't a title he plans to give up.
He said: "I'm the only iconic bachelor left in the entire world - thanks for that George Clooney.
"I think it's a title I'll keep for a while longer if I'm honest. I've never said no to marriage but then again I couldn't imagine having a kid at one point and now look at me."
Simon admits Eric wasn't planned, but thinks being a father is the "best thing" to happen to him.
He added: "I guess I was always nervous I may not end up getting on particularly well with the person I was going to have a kid with and I didn't want to make the wrong decision.
"The fact is, our baby wasn't planned was actually the best thing for us to have done and we're very happy now."
Simon Cowell isn’t a hands-on parent
Simon Cowell is "not a hands-on" father.
The 55-year-old music mogul and girlfriend Lauren Silverman welcomed baby Eric into the world in February and though the 'X Factor' star adores his little boy, he is grateful to be able to afford nannies to help raise the youngster.
He said: 'I'm probably in a far better position to be a father now than I would have been ten years ago.
"That's the way I'd look at it. And at the end of the day we have really great nannies that are b****y amazing so I don't have to
"I'm going to be honest - I'm not exactly a hands-on dad."
However, Simon admitted he will be a much more active father when Eric is older - and hopes the youngster will grow up to be a ladies' man.
He added in an interview with Britain's HELLO! magazine: "I want to fast forward a few years so I can take him go-karting and then introduce him to women.
"There are a few years to go yet."
Despite being settled with Lauren and Eric, Simon thinks he is now the "world's most eligible bachelor" now George Clooney has married lawyer Amal Alamuddin, and it isn't a title he plans to give up.
He said: "I'm the only iconic bachelor left in the entire world - thanks for that George Clooney.
"I think it's a title I'll keep for a while longer if I'm honest. I've never said no to marriage but then again I couldn't imagine having a kid at one point and now look at me."
Simon admits Eric wasn't planned, but thinks being a father is the "best thing" to happen to him.
He added: "I guess I was always nervous I may not end up getting on particularly well with the person I was going to have a kid with and I didn't want to make the wrong decision.
"The fact is, our baby wasn't planned was actually the best thing for us to have done and we're very happy now."
Showbiz
Penelope Cruz has been named Sexiest Woman Alive.
The 40-year-old Spanish actress has topped Esquire magazine's annual list of desirable famous females, taking the crown from her 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' co-star Scarlett Johansson.
In an accompanying interview with the publication, Penelope spoke of how her movie preferences have changed over the years, admitting she "couldn't be less interested" in drama now, a huge shift from her early roles.
She said: "I've made it hard for me sometimes, especially in my teens and twenties.
I had an attraction to drama. Most of us have that, especially if you are an artist - you feel like you are tempted to explore the darkness. I could not be less interested now. For me, the most attractive, charming, cool, fun, interesting thing - how could I call it? A plan."
While she spoke openly about her career, the brunette beauty was unwilling to talk about life with her husband Javier Bardem and their children Leonardo, three, and Luna, 14 months.
She said only: "That is for us".
The 'Grimsby' actress is the 11th woman to be given the title by Esquire, with other previous recipients including Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, Halle Berry and Charlize Theron.
Penelope Cruz named Sexiest Woman
Penelope Cruz has been named Sexiest Woman Alive.
The 40-year-old Spanish actress has topped Esquire magazine's annual list of desirable famous females, taking the crown from her 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' co-star Scarlett Johansson.
In an accompanying interview with the publication, Penelope spoke of how her movie preferences have changed over the years, admitting she "couldn't be less interested" in drama now, a huge shift from her early roles.
She said: "I've made it hard for me sometimes, especially in my teens and twenties.
I had an attraction to drama. Most of us have that, especially if you are an artist - you feel like you are tempted to explore the darkness. I could not be less interested now. For me, the most attractive, charming, cool, fun, interesting thing - how could I call it? A plan."
While she spoke openly about her career, the brunette beauty was unwilling to talk about life with her husband Javier Bardem and their children Leonardo, three, and Luna, 14 months.
She said only: "That is for us".
The 'Grimsby' actress is the 11th woman to be given the title by Esquire, with other previous recipients including Angelina Jolie, Rihanna, Halle Berry and Charlize Theron.