Britain's Prince Harry says preparing for the Invictus Games has become his full time job.
While the 29-year-old royal insisted he is still in the Army, he admitted everything has taken a backseat to making sure everything is in order for the sporting event in September.
Speaking to Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2's breakfast show, he said: "This is basically my full time job at the moment is making sure that we pull this off. It's been a real struggle actually. Anyone listening out there I would say, if you're going to try and plan something this big in under a year make sure you've either got Sir Keith Mills with you or don't bother doing it at all. No it's been great and it means I get to spend more time with these guys which is fantastic."
And Harry revealed the games are being held in order to help injured servicemen and women cope while undergoing rehabilitation.
He said: "The point of them is to basically use the power of sport to help these guys through the rehabilitation. And it's basically a pathway to allow the wounded, injured and sick communities within the UK - and across the board as well because we've got 14 nations coming to it - giving them a pathway back into employment. A lot of these individuals, girls and guys, that have been injured get into that very, sort of, negative state of mind and actually it's a lot easier to stay out of the way of everybody else because, you know, you get anxiety and you're trying to rebuild your life. You know, these guys are a credit to the country so to give them a chance to come out and inspire others around them, whether they be military or whether they be civilian, to show how they've come from that to competing in amongst 430 other competitors in the Invictus Games in London in front of 55,000 people is absolutely incredible."
Robin Gibb's final solo album will be released in September.
'50 St. Catherine's Drive' has been completed by Robin's wife Dwina and son RJ following the singer's death in May 2012 and it includes most of the tracks originally recorded for the record, along with the last songs written and recorded by Robin.
The final track on the album, 'Sydney' is also the very last song recorded by Robin and his wife explained how he had wanted to work on it with his brother, Bee Gees bandmate Barry.
She said: "Robin composed this late at night, in August 2011, at our home, The Prebendal. He used the bedroom keyboards and then Garageband on an I-Pad. He wished to finish this song in a studio with Barry, for a new album he hoped they would record together, but his health prevented this.
"He missed his twin brother Maurice who had passed away; but when he closed his eyes, the three young brothers were back in Sydney, Australia, happy together with their dreams and hopes for the future.
"Their future creations of course affected the world. This fragment of song is poignant, wistful, beautiful and unfinished. It belongs on this album as one of his last works. He cried when he wrote it, and I wept when I heard it."
'50 St. Catherine's Drive' is the address of the house where Robin was born in Douglas on the Isle of Man.
It will be released on 29 September 2014
Full Tracklisting:
1. 'Days Of Wine & Roses'
2. 'Instant Love'
3. 'Alan Freeman Days'
4. 'Wherever You Go'
5. 'I Am The World' (New Version)
6. 'Mother'
7. 'Anniversary'
8. 'Sorry'
9. 'Cherish'
10. 'Don't Cry Alone'
11. 'Avalanche'
12. 'One Way Love'
13. 'Broken Wings'
14. 'Sanctuary'
15. Solid'
16. 'All We Have Is Now'
17. 'Sydney'
Foo Fighters have completed work on their "epic" new album.
Producer Butch Vig took to his Twitter account to reveal that the album - which was recorded in eight different studios in eight states across America - is finally finished.
He wrote: "We are officially done with the new Foo Fighters album. 23 straight days mixing! IT'S EPIC!!!"
Their last album was 2011's 'Shining Light' and this one will be accompanied by a documentary series 'Sonic Highways', depicting the recording process.
It will air on HBO in the US with frontman Dave Grohl as director.
Meanwhile, news of the album's completion comes just after it was announced that Foo Fighters will headline the Jaguar Land Rover Invictus Games closing concert.
The US rockers will lead a star-studded line-up including Kaiser Chiefs, Ellie Goulding, Ryan Adams, The Vamps, Rizzle Kicks and James Blunt, when they perform at the event in London on September 14, their first UK gig in some time.
The gig will be held at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London to celebrate Invictus Games, launched by Prince Harry to use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect of those who serve their country.
Foo Fighters said: "Invictus games, look out...THE FOO FIGHTERS ARE COMING. What a perfect way to finally return to the UK for the first time in years...been waaaay too long! Thanks for having us, it is truly an honour to come play for these incredible men and women. Can't wait to do our thing for you..."
Snowbombing organisers have promised "groundbreaking music acts and iconic legends" at next year's festival.
The annual snow and music event - which will take place 6 to 11 April 2015 in Mayrhofen, Austria - have teased fans with what they can expect next year, pledging a "world-class critically-acclaimed" line-up, but are staying tight-lipped as to exactly who will follow the likes of the Prodigy and Kasabian in performing at the festival.
However, with tickets on sale now, snowseekers are promised a sky-high igloo, enchanted forest clearings and the return of the Bruck N Stadl après ski bar.
For the first time, Snowbombing are introducing high-end luxury apartments to suit a variety of budgets, and the lavish 5* Hotel Elisabeth - previously reserved exclusively as the artists' residence - will also be open for booking for festivalgoers.
Prices start from £229 for 5 nights' accommodation and a festival wristband.
For more information visit www.snowbombing.com.
Kerry Washington wasn't sure about swapping her film career for TV.
The 'Scandal' actress has earned two Emmy Award nominations for her role as quick-witted political fixer Olivia Pope in the hit US drama, but she admits she almost didn't make the jump to the small screen after finding success in Hollywood films such as 'Ray' and 'Django Unchained'.
She said: "At first I thought, 'Why would I want to do a TV show, I have a flourishing movie career?' But it's so rare that we see a woman on top of the story that the more I read of the scripts, the more I was hooked into it."
Kerry has previously been cast in supporting roles as the wife of a lead character, so playing a strong, confident woman in charge was a nice change.
She explained: "It's exciting to be at the centre of the story and I'm proud to be part of something as a woman who is her own woman, not as an accessory or as someone's wife."
The 37-year-old beauty is as widely praised for her wardrobe as she is for her character in the drama, but she doesn't get to keep any of Olivia's coveted fashions.
Kerry told the Metro newspaper: "I wish! I had lots of discussions with Lyn Paolo, the designer, about how we wanted Olivia to look. We wanted it to seem like she has a closet so in each episode you see her wearing the same things, mixing and matching, so I'm not allowed to take anything home."
'Scandal' Season 3 starts tonight (31.07.14) at 9pm on Sky Living.
Peter Capaldi thought he was too old for 'Doctor Who'.
The 56-year-old actor is to make his debut as the titular Time Lord next month but he admits he had given up hope of landing the coveted role as he thought producers would replace predecessor Matt Smith, 31, with an actor similar in age.
Peter told Entertainment Weekly magazine: "I wouldn't have thought I would be the guy. I wouldn't have thought it would be me, because of my age. I would have thought they were automatically heading younger."
He then quipped: "I'm technically too young for the part, because he's over 2,000 years old!"
Executive producer Steven Moffat insists Peter isn't too old for the part because there's "no right age to be the Doctor".
He explained: "I did say, 'No, we probably won't end up with another quirky young man.' I didn't think there was any space around Matt to have another Doctor of that kind, because he sort of sums up what you could do with that. I very, very quickly - very quickly - just thought about Peter."
Peter will be joined on his adventures by Jenna Coleman, reprising her role as Clara Oswald, in the eighth series.
Guest stars include singer Foxes, 'Line of Duty' actress Keeley Hawes and comedian Frank Skinner.
Holly Hagan is to release her first solo single.
The 'Geordie Shore' star has swapped her boozy antics on the infamous MTV reality show for her singing talent by teaming up with dance and music industry giants All Around The World to release a cover of Kelis' 2003 hit 'Milkshake'.
She said: "I never thought I'd have the opportunity to be able to make my own music record, it's like a dream come true."
The 22-year-old star has given the song a more dance floor feel to it and the idea came about after she was partying and heard a Milkshake bootleg featuring 50 Cent and Mary J Blige.
She added: "With this track being 10 years old (I first heard this track when I was 11) I think a lot of young people would never have heard this track. I'm just opening it up to people who have heard it before but also for those hearing it for the first time, it's such a great tune.
"I've always been a fan of the song, and now I've given my own take on it. Since my early teens, I've always loved Clubland, and dance music and so do all my friends. This track is unapologetically Clubland.
"I hope everyone can have a sing and dance along to it, and just have fun, because that is my intention."
Holly is no stranger to singing on camera after previously joining forces with her 'Geordie Shore' co-star Charlotte Crosby to sing a cover of 'City High - What Would You Do' for a YouTube clip.
Holly's 'Milkshake' cover currently appears on 'Clubland 25' but will be released as a single in the coming weeks. The star has also shot the video for the tune: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPQcKlK9CSQ
Kenny Ireland has died aged 68.
The 'Benidorm' actor - who played swinger Donald Stewart in the ITV comedy - passed away today (31.07.14) following a battle with cancer.
The tragic news was confirmed by Scotland's Royal Lyceum Theatre, where Kenny was creative director for over a decade until 2003.
The theatre said in a statement: "We are greatly saddened to learn today that Kenny Ireland, Artistic Director of The Lyceum from 1992-2003 passed away this morning."
Kenny was written out of the upcoming series of 'Benidorm' last month in order to focus on his recovery.
An ITV spokesperson told MailOnline: "We are terribly saddened to hear that Kenny Ireland has passed away, our thoughts are with his family at this time.
"He was a much loved actor, not only by the cast and crew on 'Benidorm' but by the millions of fans out there.
"He appeared as Donald Stewart in 'Benidorm' from the first episode and helped play a huge part in its success. He will be greatly missed."
As well as 'Benidorm', the Scottish star appeared in 'Victoria Wood As Seen on TV', 'Taggart', 'Drop the Dead Donkey' and 'Heartbeat'.
Wesley Snipes would love to make another 'Blade' movie.
The vampire trilogy was one of the 52-year-old actor's most successful endeavours and he's now revealed he's open to the idea of making a fourth instalment.
He told Loaded magazine: "There are a couple of ideas on the table. It's so beautiful that no matter where I go people still ask about Blade 4."
However, he insisted that it would have to be the right script as he wouldn't be comfortable signing up just for the sake of a paycheque.
Wesley explained: "The old fans and the new fans would love it but gotta have the right script with the right people involved. My job is to be fit, skilled and ready when the opportunity comes along but at the same time I'm not just sitting around waiting for something to happen."
Meanwhile, Snipes has joined the likes of Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham and Arnold Schwarzenegger for the upcoming third instalment of action movie franchise 'The Expendables', and he claims fans are in for a treat.
He said: "It's a bigger movie than the first two with all of the bells and whistles that are customary for Sylvester Stallone films. And the actors that have been brought to the table ... I mean we've got some heavyweights in this one."
The new issue of Loaded is on the shelves now. For more info please visit loaded.co.uk.
Harry Shum Jr. is to star in the 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' sequel.
The 'Glee' star - who plays the role of Mike Chang on the hit musical TV series - has been added to the cast of the upcoming martial arts drama, according to The Hollywood Repor...
Lorde will curate the soundtrack for 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1'.
The 'Royals' hitmaker - who covered the track 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World' for 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' theme tune - will curate the soundtrack and provide the first single for the highly anticipated upcoming third instalment in the franchise.
The movies - which are directed by Francis Lawrence - are based on the novels by Suzanne Collins and star Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen, Liam Hemsworth as Gale Hawthorne and Josh Hutcherson as Peeta Mellark.
Lawrence said of Lorde's involvement in the upcoming movie: "I sat down with Lorde on the set of 'Mockingjay' this spring and I was immediately struck by how she so innately understood what we, as both fans and filmmakers, were trying to accomplish with the film.
"Her immense talent and keen understanding of Mockingjay's characters and themes not only had enabled her to create a song of her own that completely captures the film's essence, but her insight and passion for our project make her the perfect creative force to assembled the other songs on our soundtrack."
Lorde, 17, confessed she was intimidated by the task of putting together the soundtrack for the entire film but admitted that as she was such a big fan she was honoured to be given the opportunity.
She said: "Curating the soundtrack for such a hotly-anticipated film was a challenge, but I jumped at the chance."
'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay- Part 1' is slated for release on November 21 2014.
Dita Von Teese threw her annual Garden & Arts party on Sunday (27.07.14).
The burlesque dancer was joined by a group of close friends at the Kia Motors Malibu Estate for the daytime bash, and her guests got to enjoy a number of different crafty activities, including candle making, mask making and paper flower construction.
Dita donned an elegant green dress with a red bra visible to match her Louboutin flats, while her partygoers donned fancy dress, with dinosaurs, flowers and cats among the disguises on show.
And as well as taking part in craft classes, the guests were also asked to make a wish in a 'wish-a-saurus' ceremony.
Everyone at the party was asked to write a wish down and place it into a dinosaur-shaped piñata before reading them aloud once it was destroyed.
One partygoer told People magazine: "It was amazing and artistic. Dita was in great spirits."
The 41-year-old beauty - who was previously married to Marilyn Manson and also dated French aristocrat Louis Marie de Castelbajac - recently admitted she has a "uniform" that makes her feel sexy.
She said: "I have a distinctive aesthetic of what I think is sexy, and I have kind of a uniform. It's usually something that shows a little bit of cleavage and possibly has long sleeves. I like to wear long, black, leather upper glove and black long-seamed stocking. I like to have my hemline just below the knee, and I like a perfect Louboutin pump."