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McBusted to release concert movie


McBusted will release a concert movie.
The pop-rock band - a hybrid of McFly and Busted's James Bourne and Matt Willis - will release the film 'TOURPLAY' in Vue cinemas across the UK in the near future.
The 'Love Is On The Radio' singers made the announcement last night (09.09.14), unveiling a trailer for the film which documents their 34-date sold out tour of the UK earlier this year.
In the trailer, 30-year-old James says of the tour: "I don't really remember it being as good as this. I remember it being a really amazing time but I'm enjoying it more now."
The supergroup - also made-up of Dougie Poynter, Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones and Harry Judd - will follow the lead of other bands and musicians such as One Direction and Katy Perry who have previously released successful concert movies.
Other scenes in the promotional clip include appearances on chat shows and reports from when the band first announced they were forming.
Fans are also treated to backstage footage which includes 28-year-old Harry Judd running around in the nude.
Ellie Goulding's beau, Dougie Poynter, 26, even compares the decision to embark on a tour with Matt Willis and James Bourne of Busted, to losing his virginity.
He said: "This just felt like how you know when it's time to lose your virginity.
"Everything literally falls into place, hormones are running wild. It just feels right and it just feels safe."

Britney wants Katy Perry duet for new album


Britney Spears wants to collaborate with Katy Perry.
The 'Toxic' hitmaker has started working on her currently untitled ninth studio album - a follow up to 2013's 'Britney Jean' which spawned the singles 'Alien' and 'Work B***h' - and is hoping to get the 'Roar' singer to duet with her on the record along with Aussie popstar Iggy Azalea.
When asked if she was working on a new album, she told Extra TV: "Very slowly, but progressively, yeah. It's in the works, yes, definitely."
She added: "I would love [to work with] Katy Perry, I would love to do something with her. And Iggy."
The blonde beauty - who recently launched her new range of lingerie and sleepwear named 'Intimate Britney Spears' - also revealed that fans should expect a change of direction with the new record, steering away from her trademark pop sound.
Britney, 32, explained: "I want to do something very artsy fartsy, something I've never done before.
"Even if it's just take a left lane and go for a little bit of rock or rock-pop. Just do something that's kind of out there and different."

Spandau Ballet honoured with Heritage Award


Spandau Ballet have been honoured with a Heritage Award in London.
A plaque was unveiled today (10.09.14) at the site of The Blitz Club on Great Queen Street in London's West End - the venue in which the iconic new wave band first performed live in December 1979.
The show turned out to be a landmark moment for the group as legendary founder of Island Records, Chris Blackwell, was in the crowd and instantly offered them a record deal.
Guitarist Gary Kemp said: "We are honoured to have received this award from PRS for Music. The Blitz was an incredible melting pot of music, fashion and creativity.
"It's not just Spandau Ballet that owe our career to that place at that moment in time. Musical icons such as Chris Blackwell and David Bowie all came to The Blitz to check out what was going on, the place was that important."
Formed in the 1970s, the five-piece band debuted their album 'Journeys to Glory' in 1981 and went on to sell 25 million albums worldwide, releasing a string of hits including 'Gold', 'True', 'Chant No. 1' and 'Only When You Leave'.
Guy Fletcher OBE, PRS Chair, added: "It is an honour to present Spandau Ballet with the PRS for Music heritage award today, at what was truly their birthplace.
"The Blitz Club was the beating heart of the New Romantics movement that propelled some of British music's most successful artists to stardom."
The PRS for Music Heritage Award aims to recognise live venues which were significant in launching the careers of influential artists, with other recipients including Elton John, Blur and Queen.

Professor Green treats fans to new single performance


Professor Green treated fans to a performance of his new single at an intimate gig last night (09.09.14).
The 30-year-old rapper put in a scintillating performance of his brand new song 'Can't Dance Without You' with singer Whinnie Williams at the Samsung Galaxy Alpha launch in central London ahead of his rescheduled tour later this year.
Pro - whose real name is Stephen Manderson - got the crowd going as he played several hits at the gig including a superb version of his number one single 'Read All About It', and he was clearly pumped up by his performance as he took to Twitter afterwards to rave about the show.
He wrote: "#GalaxyAlpha @SamsungMobileUK Launch - just sang a few songs including the brand new 'Can't Dance Without You' ft. @WhinnieWilliams (sic)"
The 'Remedy' rapper was supported by his wife Millie Mackintosh at the event, and she looked on proudly as he strutted his stuff on the stage.
Before the gig, the former 'Made In Chelsea' star took to her Twitter account to reveal she was looking forward to seeing Whinnie on stage with her husband.
She wrote: "On way way to #GalaxyAlpha @SamsungUK can't wait to see @whinniewilliams perform with my hubby @professorgreen (sic)"
Several other stars also attended the Samsung Galaxy Alpha launch including singers Pixie Lott and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.
Pro's performance comes after he had to postpone his tour in April and reschedule for later this year due to a "stressful" 18 months.
In a post on his website, he wrote: "Dear all. The last 18 months have been mental, turbulent, up and down, round and round, amazing, horrible, happy, sad, frustrating, testing, trying and above all incredibly f*****g stressful."

Jacqueline Jossa: Dan Osborne jealous of on-screen kissing


Jacqueline Jossa says Dan Osborne gets jealous of her kissing scenes in 'EastEnders'.
The 21-year-old beauty - who plays Lauren Branning in the BBC One soap - has confessed that although her 'The Only Way Is Essex' star boyfriend often helps her to practice her lines, they avoid running through scenes that involve her on-screen love interests, including Peter Beale (Ben Hardy), because he gets jealous about her kissing her co-stars.
Quizzed on whether Dan helps her to learn her lines, she told BANG Showbiz: "Yeah he's actually pretty good to be honest with you, he's not bad."
When asked if he reads Ben's parts, she added: "We try and steer clear of that because he goes, 'Oh [pulls sad face]. Why are you kissing there?' So not really."
The actress also admitted that while she thinks her boyfriend could easily make the transition from reality TV to acting, she doesn't think he could ever become her co-star on 'EastEnders'.
She explained: "I think he's too tall because everybody else is tiny. They'd have to lift the camera up to reach him ... Or put everyone else in bigger heels and then maybe."

Ashley Taylor Dawson unsure about Darren and Nancy’s future


'Hollyoaks' star Ashley Taylor Dawson is unsure about the future of his on-screen marriage.
The 32-year-old actor stars as Darren Osborne on the Channel 4 soap and he's revealed that although his character and Nancy Hayton (Jessica Fox) recently tied the knot again after a difficult year, he's not sure their marriage will last if he finds out about Nancy's affair with Rick Spencer (Victor Gardener).
He explained: "Nancy and Darren have been together for so long. They have been such a tight couple and been through all sorts. With that comes a level of respect.
"What's happened is obviously absolutely awful and I think Darren is going to go on the rampage a little bit. I think he mans up at last but will go about it totally the wrong way.
"I don't know whether they will survive it. With Nancy and Darren you'd always expect them to get through it, but so much has happened and do you ever get that respect back? I don't know."
Ashley confessed, however, that while he enjoys working with Jessica, he wouldn't mind if Darren and Nancy did split as he loves getting the opportunity to work alongside new people.
He said: "I love working with Jess - she's a fantastic actress. We just have a way of working that's very quick ... When you've worked together for so long it does make it easier, but at the same time it's nice to work with different people and also go on a different journey with your character so I'm open to anything."

Warwick Davis: Bob Monkhouse was a genius


Warwick Davis has praised the late Bob Monkhouse for being a "genius".
The 44-year-old star - who is to follow in Bob's footsteps by taking over as host of game show 'Celebrity Squares' when it re-launches on ITV - has confessed he knows he has big shoes to fill.
Speaking about how he's been watching old episodes of the show - which Bob presented from 1975 to 1979 and again from 1993 to 1997 - he told The Sun newspaper: "He was a genius in his quips and one-liners.
"He had a brilliant mind for retaining jokes which I don't have but I just tend to come up with stuff of the fly.
"Bob had a very laid-back presenting style whereas my style is a bit more in-your-face. I am a bit more cheeky than he might have been."
The 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' actor - who was born with a rare form of dwarfism known as SED - is also happy to be diversifying TV by becoming the first person of restricted growth to front a prime-time show.
He said: "I am in a really privileged position. It is a bold step for ITV and I really admire them for that but at the same time it's a great thing.
"People like myself who are short, we are no different to anyone else ... The more people understand that, the better the world will be."

Steve Coogan to star in period drama


Steve Coogan is set to star in a period drama.
The 'Alan Partridge' actor will play the eighteenth century lawyer, James Boswell in a screen adaptation of Patrick Edgeworth's play, 'Boswell For The Defence', who is also responsible for re-writing the script to make it suitable for the cinema.
'Buffalo Soldiers' director, Gregor Jordan in on board to direct the period film, which will focus on the story of Mary Bryant, a woman who seeks the help of James Boswell (Coogan) as she attempts to escape deportation to Australia.
Talking to The Hollywood Reporter, Highland Film Group's Arianne Fraser and Delphine Perrier shared: "We fell in love with the script. Gregor's vision and Coogan's talent create the complete package, which will be sure to resonate with buyers and appeal to global audiences."
Mark Pennell and Steve Chasman are set to produce the movie and although they emphasized how it will be tough to bring a well-known historical figure to life, but were adamant that Steve was the right actor for the role.
They explained: "Whether it be Lincoln or Thatcher, bringing a historical figure to life is always a challenge, but Steve's extraordinary ability to blend humor and pathos make him the perfect artist to bring a complex character like Boswell to the screen. We are excited to see him make this role his own."
Filming is scheduled to start in 2015.

Michael Douglas too ‘lazy’ to be a director


Michael Douglas says he's too "lazy" to become a director.
The 69-year-old actor has appeared in and produced a large number of films but insists he has no plans to get behind the camera because he doesn't think he could handle the huge amount of work that goes into making a movie.
Quizzed on why, after he directed an episode of 'The Streets of San Francisco', he didn't choose to direct films, he told Collider: "Because I'm lazy. You know, directing is such a lonely job and it encompasses such a long period of time in terms of your development, your pre-production and then all of your post [production].
"I've been fortunate enough as a producer, a producer who's had final cut on films with almost every director, to be able to share my final cut with a director. So I never felt frustrated as a producer and I usually get my voice heard.
"So that's my cover up for why I have not directed but the real reason is because I'm lazy."
However, the 'Basic Instinct' star is not yet too lazy to quit acting as he's currently starring in 'The Reach' and is filming for his part as scientist Hank Pym in 'Ant-Man', the Marvel Comics movie in which Paul Rudd takes on the lead role.

Melissa Rivers hosts party to honour Joan Rivers


Melissa Rivers hosted a private party to honour her mother Joan Rivers after her funeral.
The daughter of the late 'Fashion Police' presenter held a small gathering on Sunday (07.09.14) at Joan's home as a final tribute to her famous mother and she purposefully decorated the apartment with floral arrangements and plenty of candles in her mum's favoured style.
The insider told the New York Post's Page Six: "Melissa presented it just like Joan had done. It will probably be the last time we see the house that way.
"It was like Joan was going to come down the stairs."
Attendees included the socialite Blaine Trump, actor Hugh Jackman, author Nancy Collins, Lady Sharon Sondes and fashion designer Elie Tahari.
The Broadway League honoured the late comedienne on Tuesday (09.09.14) after thousands of fans pressured the theatre to dim their lights out of respect for Joan.
A spokesperson for the Broadway League said: "Joan Rivers loved Broadway and we loved her.
"Due to the outpouring of love and respect for Joan Rivers from our community and from her friends and fans worldwide, the marquees of Broadway theatres in New York will be dimmed in her memory."

Gwen Stefani told husband about pregnancy by email


Gwen Stefani emailed husband Gavin Rossdale to tell him she was pregnant.
The 'Hollaback Girl' singer - who has been married to the rocker for 12 years - informed her musician beau about the conception of their third child, Apollo, through the internet messaging medium because she thought it was the only viable way due to their busy schedules.
Gavin told SiriusXM radio station: "I got this email on the road, from Gwen, and the title was in capitals, 'LOOK WHAT YOU DID TO ME NOW',
"I was like, 'What is this?' My blood pressure went through the roof. And I opened the email, and it was the pregnancy stick."
The Bush frontman also admitted he knew exactly when Apollo was conceived - during a rare break away from touring.
He joked: "I wasn't home that often, but I did go home for Father's Day ... And that gives Father's Day a new meaning."
Presenter Howard Stern then admitted he was surprised when news of Gwen's pregnancy emerged last year as he thought the couple were "done" having children. Gavin joked: "Me too!".
Gwen, 44, gave birth to Apollo in February adding to their brood of Kingston, eight, and Zuma, six. Gavin also has another child, 25-year-old model Daisy Lowe, from a previous relationship.

Britney Spears is on Tinder


Britney Spears is on the dating app Tinder.
The 'Toxic' songstress shocked 'The Tonight Show' viewers who weren't expecting an appearance from the blonde beauty on Tuesday (08.09.14), but it was the host who managed to surprise everyone, after he announced to an unwitting Britney that he had created an online dating profile for her.
The newly single singer broke up with her long-term partner David Lucado in August, but she was in good spirits as presenter Jimmy Fallon joked about the app - which allows users to approve potential dates by flicking through their profile photos - and even took part in a 'Dating Pros and Cons' segment on the show.
When asked if she was excited to be on the dating app, Britney sarcastically said: "Oh yeah, I'm thrilled."
The duo then started their skit, which included references to Britney's pop career and her new lingerie line.
Talking about the pros to dating Britney, Jimmy said: "'I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman' is a great song."
The 32-year-old pop star quipped: "It's also Jimmy Fallon's yearbook quote."
He then praised Britney's new business venture, saying: "Today she released a brand-new sleepwear/lingerie line called, 'The Intimate Britney Spears', and it can be worn by anyone."
The singer then grimaced as she added: "Jimmy's wearing it under his suit right now."