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Stephanie Waring is grateful for her bipolar disorder storyline in 'Hollyoaks'.
The 35-year-old actress' character Cindy Cunningham will discover she is suffering from manic depression, a condition that provokes extreme mood swings, on the Channel 4 soap this month and she is proud to have been assigned such an important plot.
Stephanie has been throwing herself into the role and is determined to do it justice, especially in the wake of discovering Kym Marsh has secretly been dating Dan Cooper, the father of her three-year-old daughter Lexi Grace.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I'm so grateful 'Hollyoaks' chose me for this storyline, it's something really close to my heart. I know someone close with bipolar and to be given something to do with mental health issues... I take it very seriously."
The soap star has even been liaising with mental heath charity Mind in a bid to get to grips with mum-of-two Cindy's battle.
She explained: "I've had meetings with mind and I've got someone who I can ring if I have any problems with the script. I'm hoping to raise a lot of awareness."
Stephanie Waring proud of Hollyoaks bipolar storyline
Stephanie Waring is grateful for her bipolar disorder storyline in 'Hollyoaks'.
The 35-year-old actress' character Cindy Cunningham will discover she is suffering from manic depression, a condition that provokes extreme mood swings, on the Channel 4 soap this month and she is proud to have been assigned such an important plot.
Stephanie has been throwing herself into the role and is determined to do it justice, especially in the wake of discovering Kym Marsh has secretly been dating Dan Cooper, the father of her three-year-old daughter Lexi Grace.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I'm so grateful 'Hollyoaks' chose me for this storyline, it's something really close to my heart. I know someone close with bipolar and to be given something to do with mental health issues... I take it very seriously."
The soap star has even been liaising with mental heath charity Mind in a bid to get to grips with mum-of-two Cindy's battle.
She explained: "I've had meetings with mind and I've got someone who I can ring if I have any problems with the script. I'm hoping to raise a lot of awareness."
TV
Frank Lampard wants a TV career alongside his fiancée Christine Bleakley.
The 35-year-old Chelsea midfielder admitted he'd consider a move into presenting with the 'Dancing on Ice' presenter when he retires from professional football.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "I don't think I'd ever be sitting on the sofa with her, Richard and Judy style, but if I was able to do something sporty on TV then maybe."
Although Frank - who has began dating Christine, 35, since they met at an awards ceremony in 2009 - hopes to return to Chelsea following the 2014 FIFA World Cup this summer, he admitted he has been mentally preparing for retirement since his milestone 30th birthday and is "looking forward" to the next part of his career.
He told Red magazine: "I don't know if I'll be at Chelsea next season. I'd like to carry on for two or three more years but it would be good to end on a high. If it means it all ends tomorrow I wouldn't have any regrets.
"You know your shelf life so I started to mentally prepare when I hit 30. I've been doing this for a long time so there's a part of me that's looking forward to the future."
Frank Lampard wants TV career with Christine Bleakley
Frank Lampard wants a TV career alongside his fiancée Christine Bleakley.
The 35-year-old Chelsea midfielder admitted he'd consider a move into presenting with the 'Dancing on Ice' presenter when he retires from professional football.
He told the Daily Star newspaper: "I don't think I'd ever be sitting on the sofa with her, Richard and Judy style, but if I was able to do something sporty on TV then maybe."
Although Frank - who has began dating Christine, 35, since they met at an awards ceremony in 2009 - hopes to return to Chelsea following the 2014 FIFA World Cup this summer, he admitted he has been mentally preparing for retirement since his milestone 30th birthday and is "looking forward" to the next part of his career.
He told Red magazine: "I don't know if I'll be at Chelsea next season. I'd like to carry on for two or three more years but it would be good to end on a high. If it means it all ends tomorrow I wouldn't have any regrets.
"You know your shelf life so I started to mentally prepare when I hit 30. I've been doing this for a long time so there's a part of me that's looking forward to the future."
TV
Sue Johnston will appear in 'Downton Abbey'.
The former 'Coronation Street' and 'Royle Family' actress has landed the role of a lady's maid in the upcoming fifth series of the hit ITV period drama.
Sue will play Denker, a new lady's maid to Dame Maggie Smith's Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham.
The actress is among a slew of guest stars set to appear in the fifth series, including Richard E. Grant and Anna Chancellor.
Richard will play a house guest of the Crawleys, art historian Simon Bricker.
He recently revealed it was surreal being on the show's set as he is a big fan of the drama.
He explained: "It's just slightly odd when you've been a fan of the show and you suddenly find you're one of the characters. It's like going through the fourth wall. I had a really enjoyable time."
Meanwhile, show boss Julian Fellowes has called for 'Downton' to air in the UK and the US at the same time to avoid plot spoilers.
He said: "I want to have simultaneous transmission in America and Britain. The difficulty that we have is that people are discussing the series as it happens online before America's seen it and on the internet we're all in the same company. It's madness."
Sue Johnston lands Downton Abbey role
Sue Johnston will appear in 'Downton Abbey'.
The former 'Coronation Street' and 'Royle Family' actress has landed the role of a lady's maid in the upcoming fifth series of the hit ITV period drama.
Sue will play Denker, a new lady's maid to Dame Maggie Smith's Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham.
The actress is among a slew of guest stars set to appear in the fifth series, including Richard E. Grant and Anna Chancellor.
Richard will play a house guest of the Crawleys, art historian Simon Bricker.
He recently revealed it was surreal being on the show's set as he is a big fan of the drama.
He explained: "It's just slightly odd when you've been a fan of the show and you suddenly find you're one of the characters. It's like going through the fourth wall. I had a really enjoyable time."
Meanwhile, show boss Julian Fellowes has called for 'Downton' to air in the UK and the US at the same time to avoid plot spoilers.
He said: "I want to have simultaneous transmission in America and Britain. The difficulty that we have is that people are discussing the series as it happens online before America's seen it and on the internet we're all in the same company. It's madness."
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Paddy Jones is "absolutely devastated" after withdrawing from 'Britain's Got Talent'.
The 79-year-old salsa dancer, who wowed the judges in the auditions with her dance partner Nico Espinosa, suffered an injury during rehearsals for the live semi-finals and has been forced to quit the show.
Paddy lamented to The Sun newspaper: "It's heartbreaking.
"I'll be flying back to London this afternoon but I cannot compete at the weekend. I'm feeling much better but there is no way I can dance - I've been told I won't be able to for another month at least.
"I'm absolutely devastated. I was really looking forward to competing."
Paddy and Nico were put straight through to the live shows when judge Amanda Holden pressed the Golden Buzzer after their show-stopping audition.
Amanda is sad her favourite act won't be able to perform again, but says Paddy's health is of the utmost importance.
She said: "Ever since I first saw Paddy dance I fell in love with her. I was so looking forward to her and Nico wowing us with another amazing routine in the semi-finals and I really think she could have won the whole show.
"The most important thing though is that she makes a speedy recovery and gets back to living life to the full."
Paddy Jones ‘devastated’ over BGT injury
Paddy Jones is "absolutely devastated" after withdrawing from 'Britain's Got Talent'.
The 79-year-old salsa dancer, who wowed the judges in the auditions with her dance partner Nico Espinosa, suffered an injury during rehearsals for the live semi-finals and has been forced to quit the show.
Paddy lamented to The Sun newspaper: "It's heartbreaking.
"I'll be flying back to London this afternoon but I cannot compete at the weekend. I'm feeling much better but there is no way I can dance - I've been told I won't be able to for another month at least.
"I'm absolutely devastated. I was really looking forward to competing."
Paddy and Nico were put straight through to the live shows when judge Amanda Holden pressed the Golden Buzzer after their show-stopping audition.
Amanda is sad her favourite act won't be able to perform again, but says Paddy's health is of the utmost importance.
She said: "Ever since I first saw Paddy dance I fell in love with her. I was so looking forward to her and Nico wowing us with another amazing routine in the semi-finals and I really think she could have won the whole show.
"The most important thing though is that she makes a speedy recovery and gets back to living life to the full."
Showbiz
Marilyn Manson has joined the cast of 'Sons of Anarchy' for the final season.
The 45-year-old rocker will play "a white supremacist prison shot-caller" named Ron Tully, who is set to help the show's protagonist Jackson 'Jax' Teller (Charlie Hunnam) "expand his power base" in the programme, which portrays police and motorcycle gangs in California.
Manson and his dad, Hugh Warner, have always been huge fans of the show which was created by Kurt Sutter, and the shock rocker admitted he is joining the programme to make his father proud.
He said:"'Sons' has been such a big part of my life, as well as my father's.
"The very heart of 'SOA' is about [the father-son] relationship ... So I was determined to make him proud by being involved in what will probably be remembered as the most amazing piece of television cinema. After all, the very heart of 'SOA' is about that relationship. So, now all I need is a motorcycle."
Manson - whose real name is Brian Hugh Warner - has previously appeared in shows including 'Californication', 'Once Upon a Time' and 'Eastbound & Down'.
Marilyn Manson joins Sons Of Anarchy
Marilyn Manson has joined the cast of 'Sons of Anarchy' for the final season.
The 45-year-old rocker will play "a white supremacist prison shot-caller" named Ron Tully, who is set to help the show's protagonist Jackson 'Jax' Teller (Charlie Hunnam) "expand his power base" in the programme, which portrays police and motorcycle gangs in California.
Manson and his dad, Hugh Warner, have always been huge fans of the show which was created by Kurt Sutter, and the shock rocker admitted he is joining the programme to make his father proud.
He said:"'Sons' has been such a big part of my life, as well as my father's.
"The very heart of 'SOA' is about [the father-son] relationship ... So I was determined to make him proud by being involved in what will probably be remembered as the most amazing piece of television cinema. After all, the very heart of 'SOA' is about that relationship. So, now all I need is a motorcycle."
Manson - whose real name is Brian Hugh Warner - has previously appeared in shows including 'Californication', 'Once Upon a Time' and 'Eastbound & Down'.
Showbiz
Angelina Jolie "knew" her daughter Shiloh would turn down a role in 'Maleficent'.
The actress initially offered the part of young Aurora to the seven-year-old tomboy, but the youngster thought the idea of playing a princess was "very funny", so it went to her five-year-old sister Vivienne instead.
Angelina said: "We knew she would [say no]. We mentioned the idea of playing a princess and she obviously thought it was very funny. She's not that kind of girl."
Angelina - who also raises sons Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, and Vivienne's twin Knox, as well as daughter Zahara, nine, with fiance Brad Pitt - was delighted at how easily her youngest girl adjusted to being on camera.
She told 'Access Hollywood': "That's just Vivienne. We call her my shadow. She's a very... she's wonderfully affectionate, very much a mommy's girl and so it was a natural fit. It was very easy and very fun to do."
Meanwhile, Angelina's co-star Sam Riley has revealed his 90-year-old grandfather is one of the actress' biggest fans.
He told E! News: "It was my grandfather's 90th birthday while we were shooting and they changed the schedule so I could go home.
"She signed him a birthday card, which is pride of place in the kitchen. He shows it to everybody who comes around."
And the brunette beauty also impressed the actor's parents.
He added: "When my mom and dad came to visit she was so lovely with them that they floated back home. They're still telling everyone."
Angelina Jolie: Shiloh would never play a princess
Angelina Jolie "knew" her daughter Shiloh would turn down a role in 'Maleficent'.
The actress initially offered the part of young Aurora to the seven-year-old tomboy, but the youngster thought the idea of playing a princess was "very funny", so it went to her five-year-old sister Vivienne instead.
Angelina said: "We knew she would [say no]. We mentioned the idea of playing a princess and she obviously thought it was very funny. She's not that kind of girl."
Angelina - who also raises sons Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, and Vivienne's twin Knox, as well as daughter Zahara, nine, with fiance Brad Pitt - was delighted at how easily her youngest girl adjusted to being on camera.
She told 'Access Hollywood': "That's just Vivienne. We call her my shadow. She's a very... she's wonderfully affectionate, very much a mommy's girl and so it was a natural fit. It was very easy and very fun to do."
Meanwhile, Angelina's co-star Sam Riley has revealed his 90-year-old grandfather is one of the actress' biggest fans.
He told E! News: "It was my grandfather's 90th birthday while we were shooting and they changed the schedule so I could go home.
"She signed him a birthday card, which is pride of place in the kitchen. He shows it to everybody who comes around."
And the brunette beauty also impressed the actor's parents.
He added: "When my mom and dad came to visit she was so lovely with them that they floated back home. They're still telling everyone."
Showbiz
Kanye West's wedding speech lasted 45 minutes.
The 'Bound 2' rapper reportedly stunned guests at his wedding to Kim Kardashian in Florence, Italy, with his lengthy monologue, in which he reportedly mainly spoke about himself, while he and his new bride were also said to have left their loved ones bored with a lengthy first dance.
Their friend John Legend played a custom-built marble piano and the couple insisting on dancing alone to five of his songs, with a light only on them.
A source told the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column: "It felt like it went on forever."
While Kanye's best friend Jay Z failed to attend the wedding at Forti di Belvedere with his wife Beyonce, the couple's gift to the newlyweds was given pride of place among the presents.
The megastars has sent a gold-dipped bottle of Chianti to wish the pair well, and instead of a cork, the drink had a diamond filling the neck of the bottle.
In order to keep the nuptials private, Kim and Kanye - who have 11-month-old daughter North together - held their wedding on a grassy ridge at the top of the fort, so had to hire a crane to lift every item used for the celebrations up a staggering 70 metres to the summit.
Among the items which needed lifting was a 15 metre-high gold box, which contained the bathrooms.
One source said: "Their toilet was the star of the show."
Kanye West’s lengthy wedding speech
Kanye West's wedding speech lasted 45 minutes.
The 'Bound 2' rapper reportedly stunned guests at his wedding to Kim Kardashian in Florence, Italy, with his lengthy monologue, in which he reportedly mainly spoke about himself, while he and his new bride were also said to have left their loved ones bored with a lengthy first dance.
Their friend John Legend played a custom-built marble piano and the couple insisting on dancing alone to five of his songs, with a light only on them.
A source told the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column: "It felt like it went on forever."
While Kanye's best friend Jay Z failed to attend the wedding at Forti di Belvedere with his wife Beyonce, the couple's gift to the newlyweds was given pride of place among the presents.
The megastars has sent a gold-dipped bottle of Chianti to wish the pair well, and instead of a cork, the drink had a diamond filling the neck of the bottle.
In order to keep the nuptials private, Kim and Kanye - who have 11-month-old daughter North together - held their wedding on a grassy ridge at the top of the fort, so had to hire a crane to lift every item used for the celebrations up a staggering 70 metres to the summit.
Among the items which needed lifting was a 15 metre-high gold box, which contained the bathrooms.
One source said: "Their toilet was the star of the show."
Showbiz
Kiefer Sutherland wants to buy a London pub.
The 47-year-old actor has been shooting '24: Live Another Day' in the city and would love to set up a business in the UK because he thinks the bars are the "best in the world".
He said: "British pubs are the best in the world. They are pretty much the only ones that have any authenticity about them.
"Every country in the world tries to recreate or replicate a British or Irish pub but they never get it quite right.
"I would love to buy a pub in London, that would be so cool."
And despite his own fame, Kiefer insists he doesn't want to open a celebrity hangout, just an ordinary pub.
He added to The Sun newspaper: "I wouldn't be looking for it to be a super-trendy place, just a real British pub where real locals come for a drink."
The multi-millionaire actor was recently spotted dining at a Toby Carvery, where meals cost just £6.50, in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, East England.
Waitress Laura Knight said: "He was friendly and enjoyed his meal. He had a carvery and a drink and left very happy."
Kiefer Sutherland wants London pub
Kiefer Sutherland wants to buy a London pub.
The 47-year-old actor has been shooting '24: Live Another Day' in the city and would love to set up a business in the UK because he thinks the bars are the "best in the world".
He said: "British pubs are the best in the world. They are pretty much the only ones that have any authenticity about them.
"Every country in the world tries to recreate or replicate a British or Irish pub but they never get it quite right.
"I would love to buy a pub in London, that would be so cool."
And despite his own fame, Kiefer insists he doesn't want to open a celebrity hangout, just an ordinary pub.
He added to The Sun newspaper: "I wouldn't be looking for it to be a super-trendy place, just a real British pub where real locals come for a drink."
The multi-millionaire actor was recently spotted dining at a Toby Carvery, where meals cost just £6.50, in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, East England.
Waitress Laura Knight said: "He was friendly and enjoyed his meal. He had a carvery and a drink and left very happy."
Showbiz
Kelly Brook has hinted she's got married.
The brunette model posted a picture on her Instagram account of herself and David McIntosh on the Eurostar to France, and referred to him as her "husband" and also alluded to "wedding celebrations".
Alongside the photograph, she wrote: "Look how happy my husband looks 🙂 #Eurostar#France #WeddingCelebrations @grifco @laurentoub (sic)"
Although the news hasn't been confirmed, Kelly announced her engagement to David last month via her Instagram page, posting a picture of them with a balloon bearing the word 'Engaged'.
Kelly and David - a former royal marine - have had an on/off relationship since they met on New Year's Eve (31.01.14) and it was previously claimed they "rushed into the engagement".
Although David spent a large amount of time at Kelly's north London home in the early stages of their romance, the pair reportedly split up shortly after Valentine's Day (14.02.14) but soon got back together.
And it was also claimed the 34-year-old beauty had to buy her own engagement ring.
A source said: "David proposed without a ring and friends think Kelly probably shelled out for her own.
"He's hardly the most romantic man in the world and she's got far more cash than him."
"They rushed into the engagement and then realised they needed a ring to prove it's for real when they got photographed together. Her friends are privately saying they don't think the romance will last."
Kelly Brook weds?
Kelly Brook has hinted she's got married.
The brunette model posted a picture on her Instagram account of herself and David McIntosh on the Eurostar to France, and referred to him as her "husband" and also alluded to "wedding celebrations".
Alongside the photograph, she wrote: "Look how happy my husband looks 🙂 #Eurostar#France #WeddingCelebrations @grifco @laurentoub (sic)"
Although the news hasn't been confirmed, Kelly announced her engagement to David last month via her Instagram page, posting a picture of them with a balloon bearing the word 'Engaged'.
Kelly and David - a former royal marine - have had an on/off relationship since they met on New Year's Eve (31.01.14) and it was previously claimed they "rushed into the engagement".
Although David spent a large amount of time at Kelly's north London home in the early stages of their romance, the pair reportedly split up shortly after Valentine's Day (14.02.14) but soon got back together.
And it was also claimed the 34-year-old beauty had to buy her own engagement ring.
A source said: "David proposed without a ring and friends think Kelly probably shelled out for her own.
"He's hardly the most romantic man in the world and she's got far more cash than him."
"They rushed into the engagement and then realised they needed a ring to prove it's for real when they got photographed together. Her friends are privately saying they don't think the romance will last."
Music News
Susan Boyle is heading out on her first ever American tour.
The 'I Dreamed a Dream' singer - known as SuBo - shot to fame on ITV talent show 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2009 and has since become a global star, winning an American fan base who will see her perform as part of her 2014 world tour.
She told The Sun newspaper: "This is a brilliant moment for me. I am so very proud to be announcing that I will be performing in my very own tour in the US. This is very exciting.
"The past five years have been incredible and it just keeps getting better. I have spoken so often about wanting to tour America and it is actually happening.
"The Americans have embraced me since the beginning and I can't wait to hit the road. I'm hoping it will be in a tour bus so I can see more of the country as we travel across the US."
Susan, 53, will play 21 dates in American cities to kick off the world tour, starting in San Diego California at the Balboa Theatre on October 8.
The Scottish singer, who is now worth more than £20 million after selling more than 22 million albums, will then visit the likes of Texas, Arizona and Georgia and the tour will wrap on November 6 at the Times-Union Centre's Moran Theater in Jacksonville, Florida.
The twice Grammy Award-nominated star earned rave reviews for her sell-out UK tours in 2013 and 2014.
Tickets for her world tour go on sale on Monday June 9.
Full US dates for Susan Boyle's tour..
October 8 - San Diego, CA at Balboa Theatre
October 9 - Santa Barbara, CA at Arlington Theatre
October 11 - San Francisco, CA at SHN Orpheum Theatre
October 12 - Sacramento, CA at Community Centre Theatre
October 14 - San Jose, CA at San Jose Centre for the Performing Arts
October 16 - Costa Mesa, CA at Segerstrom Centre for the Arts
October 17 - Phoenix, AZ at Orpheum Theatre
October 19 - Midland, TX at Wagner Noel Performing Arts Centre
October 20 - Ft. Worth, TX at Bass Hall
October 21 - San Antonio, TX at Tobin Centre
October 23 - Kansas City, MO at Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
October 24 - Louisville, KY at Whitney Hall
October 26 - Atlanta, GA at Atlanta Symphony Hall
October 27 - Greenville, SC at Peace Concert Hall
October 29 - Durham, NC at Durham Performing Arts Centre
October 30 - N. Charleston, SC at North Charleston Performing Arts Centre
November 1 - Clearwater, FL at Ruth Eckerd Hall
November 2 - Melbourne, FL at King Centre for the Performing Arts
November 3 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL at Broward Centre for the Performing Arts
November 5 - Sarasota, FL at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
November 6 - Jacksonville, FL at Times-Union Centre's Moran Theater
Susan Boyle to tour America
Susan Boyle is heading out on her first ever American tour.
The 'I Dreamed a Dream' singer - known as SuBo - shot to fame on ITV talent show 'Britain's Got Talent' in 2009 and has since become a global star, winning an American fan base who will see her perform as part of her 2014 world tour.
She told The Sun newspaper: "This is a brilliant moment for me. I am so very proud to be announcing that I will be performing in my very own tour in the US. This is very exciting.
"The past five years have been incredible and it just keeps getting better. I have spoken so often about wanting to tour America and it is actually happening.
"The Americans have embraced me since the beginning and I can't wait to hit the road. I'm hoping it will be in a tour bus so I can see more of the country as we travel across the US."
Susan, 53, will play 21 dates in American cities to kick off the world tour, starting in San Diego California at the Balboa Theatre on October 8.
The Scottish singer, who is now worth more than £20 million after selling more than 22 million albums, will then visit the likes of Texas, Arizona and Georgia and the tour will wrap on November 6 at the Times-Union Centre's Moran Theater in Jacksonville, Florida.
The twice Grammy Award-nominated star earned rave reviews for her sell-out UK tours in 2013 and 2014.
Tickets for her world tour go on sale on Monday June 9.
Full US dates for Susan Boyle's tour..
October 8 - San Diego, CA at Balboa Theatre
October 9 - Santa Barbara, CA at Arlington Theatre
October 11 - San Francisco, CA at SHN Orpheum Theatre
October 12 - Sacramento, CA at Community Centre Theatre
October 14 - San Jose, CA at San Jose Centre for the Performing Arts
October 16 - Costa Mesa, CA at Segerstrom Centre for the Arts
October 17 - Phoenix, AZ at Orpheum Theatre
October 19 - Midland, TX at Wagner Noel Performing Arts Centre
October 20 - Ft. Worth, TX at Bass Hall
October 21 - San Antonio, TX at Tobin Centre
October 23 - Kansas City, MO at Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
October 24 - Louisville, KY at Whitney Hall
October 26 - Atlanta, GA at Atlanta Symphony Hall
October 27 - Greenville, SC at Peace Concert Hall
October 29 - Durham, NC at Durham Performing Arts Centre
October 30 - N. Charleston, SC at North Charleston Performing Arts Centre
November 1 - Clearwater, FL at Ruth Eckerd Hall
November 2 - Melbourne, FL at King Centre for the Performing Arts
November 3 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL at Broward Centre for the Performing Arts
November 5 - Sarasota, FL at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
November 6 - Jacksonville, FL at Times-Union Centre's Moran Theater