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Arnold Schwarzenegger: Eddie Murphy is perfect choice


Arnold Schwarznegger thinks Eddie Murphy is "perfect" for the 'Twins' sequel.
The 'Sabotage' actor is set to reprise his role alongside Danny Devito as two unlikely twins who were separated at birth in the follow-up to the 1988 comedy action film, but thinks the 'Nutty Professor' actor will make a good addition to the cast.
He said: "We have not done any rehearsals for it other than meeting several times, and I admire Eddie as an actor and as a talent, with the three of us."
While Schwarzenegger is looking forward to working on the movie, he knows it will be a different filmmaking experience to the original.
He added to BANG Showbiz: "They said, 'Do you want to do 'Twins', and this is something that I've chased for 20 years."
There is a different studio technique now, it's a different generation, the old guard is gone, there is some different people in there..so this is how it works, I didn't really think or have a plan, you now some of those ideas work, don't work, but I believe very strongly in those characters.

Chris Martin done with marriage after Gwyneth Paltrow split?


Chris Martin won't marry again after splitting from Gwyneth Paltrow.
The Coldplay front man - who broke up with his wife in March after 10 years of marriage - is said to be done with marriage after being left embarrassed by the way their personal life has been aired so publicly.
According to reports in the Daily Star newspaper, the trauma of their split has put him off the idea and he has struggled coping with the "tough time".
An insider said: "It's a tough time for Chris and he absolutely hates having his dirty linen washed in public.
"He's a very private person. Chris isn't comfortable talking about it, feels like he's let himself down and is also angry with the way the split unfolded."
It is said he was hurt by the way the split break-up was announced - described as an "conscious uncoupling" - and the way it was received.
The source added: "The way the newsletter and the 'conscious uncoupling' quote was ridiculed so openly also embarrassed him.
"In reality he never feels that anyone outside of his inner circle needs to know about what is going on in his life."

Kelly Brook enjoys getting older


Kelly Brook has learnt how to "use" sex in her 30s.
The glamour model - who turned 34 in November - insisted she isn't bothered about aging, explaining she finds it "nice" showing off her body and "expressing" herself as she gets older.
She told Cosmopolitan magazine: "I don't worry about getting older: it's exciting to find new ways to express yourself. It's nice to be 34, on the cover of a magazine talking about your body.
"I've found, when you get into your 30s, you relax a bit. It's not all about going to the gym or doing yoga everyday or living off green juice.
"You start enjoying life, sex and your body - and you know how to use it. Once you do that, that's when people are drawn to you. That's the most attractive thing."
The stunning star also discussed controlling her weight, admitting she would rather feel "fresh" and have "rolls" than make herself miserable by forcing herself to be too slim.
She said: "I'm not a super-skinny girl and I do love food. For me it's not about doing 1,000 sit-ups before a photoshoot; it's about feeling fresh," she said.
"I've got rolls and boobs and I don't ever want to change. I love nights out with my girlfriends: nice food with wine or cocktails.
"I don't do it every day but I don't deny myself either. I love burgers and restaurants where you get hot dogs and champagne!"

Peaches Geldof wanted to learn from mum’s death


Peaches Geldof didn't want to die like her mother.
The late star - whose death aged 25 was "likely" linked to heroin use - reportedly died in a similar way to Paula Yates' tragic drug overdose in 2000, and she had insisted she had learned a lesson from her mum's passing.
In a previous interview with The Sun newspaper, she said: "I didn't have her as a mother so I didn't know where to find her.
"I have experimented with bad drugs but I've never had a good time with them. And in the end it was my mother that stopped me because I'd lived through that chaos.
"I'd seen what had happened to her and it has to be a warning for me never to get too crazy."
It has been revealed drug paraphernalia was found at her home, and it is said friends were worried she was slipping back into her old habits.
An insider added: "She had everything she wanted - a man who loved her and two gorgeous boys. But it was like she was drawn back like a magnet to drugs.
"Being an addict is a lifelong struggle. Her life was pretty overwhelming because she was the main breadwinner and she had two boys under two.
"Even though she loved it there was part of her that couldn't cope. Those habits she witnessed in her mum at a very young age were hard to break. It's desperately sad."

One Direction songwriter scouted for Britain’s Got Talent


A One Direction songwriter has been scouted for 'Britain's Got Talent'.
Ed Drewett - who co-wrote the band's hit single 'Best Song Ever' - has been fast-tracked to the show's semi-finals and it is reported he is already wanted for Simon Cowell's Syco Records.
An insider told The Sun newspaper: "Simon is keen to sign Ed to his Syco record label but wants him to gain exposure on 'BGT' first.
"Ed is a mate of 1D too, so they're likely to tweet in support during the live finals.
"The move raises big questions about the audition process and highlights how many acts are scouted, rather than apply in the normal way."
As well as his song for the superstar boy band, he has also penned hits for The Wanted - 'Glad You Came' and 'All Time Low' - and wrote Olly Murs' track 'Dear Darlin''.
Despite having huge success with those tunes - and being signed with Polydor and Virgin - he was allowed to apply after Simon changed the TV talent show's rules in 2012.
A source added that while he auditioned in front of Alesha Dixon, Amanda Holden and David Walliams in February - with the media mogul out of the country for the birth of his son - he explained his background to the panel.

Scissor Sisters singer set for X Factor judging panel?


Scissor Sisters singer Jake Shears is being considered as Louis Walsh's 'X Factor' replacement.
The star is in line to join the TV talent show panel is the long-standing judge is axed, although it is said Simon Cowell is keen to do what he can to keep his friend on the panel.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, a source said: "ITV aren't sure about Louis and think it may be time for a change.
"Jake really impressed when he was a guest mentor on 'The Voice' but Louis is very much Simon's man, so we'll have to wait and see."
Jake has admitted in the past he would love to play a part in "one of Simon Cowell's shows".
He previously said: "I would be happy and very excited to appear on one of Simon Cowell's shows.
"I think I'd have a good time. I'd definitely be enthusiastic. I think it's a really wonderful thing."
A source recently claimed Louis could be heading for the exit door under pressure from ITV.
An insider explained: "What we've said is we want the panel to be as strong as it can be and if that means getting rid of people who have been on it before, so be it.
"The show is going through a creative renewal with Simon and Cheryl Cole back, so it's only right we make it as good as we can.
"It's not just Simon's show - it's ITV's, so we have a big say.
"It was ITV boss Peter Fincham that helped broker the deal for Cheryl to come back."

Kimberley Walsh wants bandmates at scan


Kimberley Walsh has invited Cheryl Cole and Nicola Roberts to her pregnancy scan.
The former Girls Aloud star - who is five months pregnant with her first child - underwent her final official ultrasound scan accompanied by her boyfriend Justin Scott earlier this month, but is "happy" to book in another appointment at the clinic so she can share the experience with her ex-bandmates.
In Kimberley's pregnancy diary for OK! Magazine, she said: "Seeing the baby made us more excited about the birth and I have no more scans from this point on, so I just have to relax and let nature take its course. Although Nicola and Cheryl want me to book in an extra scan so they can come along and have a look! I'd be happy to do it - any excuse to see the baby again."
Meanwhile, Kimberley admits she was anxious ahead of her 20-week scan, but felt reassured once the nurse gave her the all clear.
She recalled: "Justin was the calm one, whereas I was worrying while the nurse did the checks. I breathed a sigh of relief when she told us everything was fine. It was so reassuring. I can't believe how much the baby's grown in comparison to the 12-week scan. The munchkin looked really cute!"

Liam Payne splits from Sophia Smith


Liam Payne has split from his girlfriend Sophia Smith.
The One Direction heartthrob is said to have broken up with his childhood sweetheart because he was worried they couldn't cope with him being away on a 69-date world tour with his band.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Liam and Sophia were inseparable and he couldn't believe his look when he finally landed the girl he'd spent his schooldays dreaming would one day go out with him.
"But they just didn't know how they would be able to make a long-distance romance work. So Liam made the painful decision to end it.
"It has been really hard for him, all alone on the other side of the world so soon after going through a break-up. But the huge crowds of fans flocking to their gigs every night have given him everything he needs to keep going."
Although Liam is upset about the split - bringing an end to their nine-month romance - he realised it was fairer for both of them.
The insider added: "Liam said she is the sweetest girl he's ever met and he's really sad about the split. But he knows it was the right thing to do.
"He wants her to enjoy university and not be sad waiting for him to come back from tour for the odd day here and there."

Miley Cyrus to get medical care for UK tour


Miley Cyrus will have "a nurse on standby" during her upcoming UK tour.
The 'Wrecking Ball' singer - who was hospitalised last month after suffering a severe allergic reaction to Cephalexin, an antibiotic prescribed for the flu - is on the mend but isn't taking any chances with her health.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Miley has been under the supervision of two nurses, who are monitoring her progress 24 hours a day at her home.
"She already has a nurse on standby for when she lands in the UK. The worst thing about her illness is that there are times when she feels entirely fine but then suddenly her symptoms flare up again.
"The reaction could still affect her over the next few days but Miley is determined to put on a great show for her UK fans."
It is said the star has been prescribed steroids, while staying hydrated with intravenous drips and using an oxygen tank to assist her breathing.
The insider added: "While she was in hospital, she couldn't really eat without feeling nauseous so she started bingeing on junk food.
"Now she has been played on a strict diet of fresh fruit and veg, and is having vitamin shots to boost her immunity.
"Plus she has been banned from drinking booze or smoking anything, especially weed."

Gary Barlow opens up about stillborn daughter Poppy


Gary Barlow says the song he wrote about his stillborn daughter Poppy "should be a celebration".
The Take That signer has revealed his hit single 'Let Me Go' was written about his tragic loss two years ago, admitting it helps to keep "a life and a flame in the whole thing".
Speaking to friend James Corden in new BBC One documentary, 'When Corden Met Barlow', he said: "It's not my voice, it's someone else's.
"It should be a celebration that song, because in some respects, it's alive that record and those lyrics and what it relates to.
"It keeps a life and a flame in whole thing ... There's a point where I'll stop [talking about it] in respect to my wife."
Meanwhile, Gary also commented on his weight gain - 17 stone at his largest - after his second solo album was a flop in 1999.
He admitted: "Problem was I hit 25, my career went out the window, and it was like: 'How do I change everything, how do I change the way I look? Don't want to be recognised anymore'. It was almost a protest.
"I knew what I was doing. I enjoyed the fact that no one recognised me."

Chris Martin wanted bandmates to write more


Chris Martin was desperate for his bandmates to start writing Coldplay songs.
The frontman, who shares writing credits with the other members of the group - Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion - was tired of having to come up with the initial ideas and wanted them to step in and contribute to the band's new album 'Ghost Stories' from the beginning of a song.
He said: "For a long, long time I've been begging the band, 'Please could someone else start a song'.
"I've been given that gift from the universe or from God or whatever you want to believe in that ideas for songs get sent through wherever they get sent from and then I take them to the rest of the band and then we layer it up and that's how we do it.
"For a long time, I've been saying, 'Guy, I know that you write music sometimes, on your own, is there any way that you would give us some of it'. He's like, 'No, you won't like it'."
But the 37-year-old singer was pleasantly surprised when Guy approached him last February and told him he'd been experimenting with ideas for a new track, which later became 'Magic', a song which features on the new album.
Chris explained: "I was so grateful. It made me so happy and that was kind of a simple of the album as a whole, 'We'll help each other out here'. There were lots of songs but that was the first point where I thought, 'Everyone is invested in this, everyone knows what we're trying to do, go a bit more personal'."


Zoe Saldana felt responsibility to role


Zoe Saldana says playing Nina Simone was a huge "responsibility".
The 35-year-old actress portrays the late jazz legend in an upcoming biopic, 'Nina', and despite facing criticism for not looking enough like the singer, Zoe felt the most important thing was to stay true to the memory of the iconic star, who passed away in 2003 aged 70.
She explained: "I felt a huge responsibility and a lot of pressure to be true to her, to respect her legacy because she was real and so iconic and one of the most beautiful women to walk this earth.
"So in a way it was a difficult role for me. It was heartbreaking at times as it demanded a lot of emotional work and some days and becoming this person; to walk in her shoes was sometimes not a happy place to be."
The actress has been able to work with great personal trainers thanks to her roles in action flicks 'The Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Avatar' and has begun to associate keeping fit with her career.
She told Britain's HELLO! magazine: "Recently I began to associate working out with work, so I took a break as I was tired. I swear by reformer Pilates as it gets you fit in a very balanced and healthy way because you use your own body weight.
"It can help back, knee, shoulder and hip problems, ease joints and get you in shape. Garrett Warren has been my stunt trainer in films for years; he gets me in shape for action roles, then I rely on Steve Moyer in LA who I met on 'Avatar'. They are my go-to trainers for life."