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Gordon Ramsay taught Bradley Cooper to swear for new film


Gordon Ramsay taught Bradley Cooper how to swear for a movie role.
The 'F Word' star met with the Hollywood hunk in London and Venice to advise him on his role as a chef in 'Adam Jones', and advised him on every aspect of culinary life, including realistic dialogue.
Gordon told The Metro newspaper: "As well as giving Bradley a few top tips on cooking, I've taught him the most important thing he needs to know in order to get by in a kitchen - how to swear."
Gordon has had the time to meet with Bradley after recently revealing he was ending one of his popular TV shows, 'Kitchen Nightmares'.
He said recently: "As filming comes to a close on the latest series of 'Kitchen Nightmares' I've decided to stop making the show.
"I'm currently filming four new episodes, Costa Del Nightmares, for Channel 4 which will be my last.
"I've had a phenomenal 10 years making 123 episodes, 12 seasons, shot across two continents, watched by tens of millions of people and sold to over 150 countries. It's been a blast but it's time to call it a day."
'Adam Jones' stars Bradley as a wild chef hunting for a third Michelin star, something Gordon knows a little about, having been awarded 15 stars during his career.
The film - which is being directed by John Wells - also stars Uma Thurman, Sienna Miller and Emma Thompson.
Filming has already begun in New Orleans and shooting will move to London from next week until September 26.

Ice Cube loves collaborating with Dr Dre


Dr Dre is Ice Cube's favourite collaborator.
The rapper-turned-actor has worked with a host of stars but admitted Dre is always his first choice as they never fail to come up with something special.
He told MTV: "I can't beat a collaboration with Dr. Dre. Anytime we get together and do something it's special."
However, he recently worked on 'Drop Girl' with 2 Chainz and Redfoo, something he has been planning for some time.
He said: "I ran into 2 Chainz a couple of years ago and we admired what each other was doing and RedFoo I've known since he first started. His mother [video director and writer Nancy Leiviska] has been working with me for a long time, so it's been real cool because we waited till the perfect time, when we had the perfect song."
Usually Ice Cube doesn't work on movies and music at the same time but he recorded 'Drop Girl' around the same time as he filmed 'Ride Along 2' with Kevin Hart.
He said: "I usually don't do music and movies at the same time. I'll promote one while I'm doing the other, but when I'm in movie mode I'm usually stuck there and I won't record, and when I'm recording I won't be filming."

Dolly Parton in talks to record ode to Glastonbury mud


Dolly Parton is in talks to record her ode to Glastonbury's mud.
The '9 to 5' hitmaker performed the one-off track at the world renowned music festival - famed for its muddy fields - at Worthy Farm, Somerset in June this year and has been hounded with requests to release it as a single ever since.
Organisers are even planning to make her ode a festival staple.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I'm getting such demand for the mud song that we're talking about recording it. There have been so many requests.
"There is talk about getting a different artist to perform it every year."
The 68-year-old singer - who made her Glastonbury debut on the Pyramid Stage at this year's festival - also revealed she was surprised people still find her "trendy and cool" after her performance spurred her latest album 'Blue Smoke' into the top three of the charts.
She said: "Whoever thought I'd end up all trendy and cool.
"It is great at my age as you never know if people are still going to like you."

Benedict Cumberbatch wants to play Batman


Benedict Cumberbatch wants to play Batman.
The 'Sherlock' star admitted he'd love to take on the part of the classic comicbook character despite the role in the upcoming superhero movies 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice' and 'The Justice League' already being given to Ben Affleck, reports Variety.
When asked which character he'd most like to play during a Q&A at DreamWorks Animation's San Diego Comic-Con yesterday (24.07.14), he said: "Batman, I guess. Yeah."
However, Cumberbatch, 38, may have to wait some time to take on the role after it was reported the 'Argo' star is set to play the winged-hero until 2019.
Affleck, 41, is believed to have landed his own solo outing - which is speculatively titled 'The Batman' - to be released by Warner Bros. in five years time due to Affleck's busy schedule.
Meanwhile, Cumberbatch is also set to reprise his role as Sherlock in the eponymous BBC series next year.
Earlier this month, the BBC confirmed that the hit detective drama, which also stars Martin Freeman as Sherlock's sidekick, Watson, will return to BBC One next year for a one-off episode that promises to be "one of the biggest mysteries yet".
The episode is due to be filmed in January 2015 and will be followed by a three-part fourth series of 'Sherlock', which will film later in the year.

Lydia Bright ‘disappointed’ by Arg romp


Lydia Bright has admitted feeling "disappointed" after sleeping with ex-boyfriend James 'Arg' Argent.
Fans of 'The Only Way Is Essex' watched as the exes revealed they had slept together recently after breaking up in 2012.
The clothing designer has now opened up about getting closer to Arg and admitted she didn't plan for anything to happen between them.
She shared: "I was fighting my feelings towards him as I didn't want anything to happen. I was really scared and met up with my friends and cried. I felt really disappointed in myself for getting feelings towards Arg again.
"I never thought it would happen and didn't want it happen."
The blonde revealed that she started to feel differently towards her ex-boyfriend when they filmed scenes for 'TOWIE' together. The pair even went to the Duke of Essex Polo, the place where they first met six years ago.
Lydia told heat magazine: "We've been filming together loads and really enjoyed each other's company.
"Going back there brought back a lot of memories."
However, she did add that she doesn't regret sleeping with Arg as she believes it was "inevitable".
She explained: "I panic and worry about what other people will think, but I don't think it was a mistake.
"I don't regret us sleeping together, as it was inevitable."

Jacqueline Jossa: Dan Osborne is ‘hot stuff’


Jacqueline Jossa thinks Dan Osborne is "hot stuff".
The 'EastEnders' actress has been dating 'The Only Way Is Essex' hunk - who welcomed his first child with his ex-girlfriend earlier this year - for over a month and she's revealed she loves his muscular physique and body art.
Quizzed on whether she liked his new tattoo - his son Teddy's name on his ribcage - she responded: "Yes, I'm a fan of all his tattoos. He's hot stuff."
The 21-year-old beauty, who plays the unlucky-in-love Lauren Branning on the BBC One soap, also confessed that while she hasn't got any tattoos of her own, she wouldn't rule out going under the needle.
She told new! magazine: "I haven't got any but I wouldn't say I'd never get one. But at the moment there isn't one I'd get."
Jacqueline claims she wouldn't try and give anyone health and fitness advice as she eats "junk food" and doesn't go the gym and admits she'd much rather stay in and watch a movie with Dan than go out for a fancy meal.
When asked what her ideal date would be, she said: "A takeaway and DVD night in."

Cara Delevingne told to move out of parents’ home


Cara Delevingne has been told to move out of her parents home.
The model - who until now has lived with her father and mother, Charles and Pandora, in their £10million Belgravia mansion in London - has been asked by the pair to find her own house after they decided to move to a smaller property which can't accommodate Cara's ever-expanding wardrobe.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Cara has always lived at home and gets on very well with her parents so it made sense for her to stay put.
"But Charles and Pandora are selling up to buy a smaller house now their kids have grown up.
"They told Cara she needs to find her own digs because they won't have room for her and her ever-growing wardrobe."
It is believed Cara, 21, is now looking for a "spacious and super-quiet" first home in London's poshest borough, Chelsea and Kensington, with a budget of around £1.25 million and has called in her sister Poppy, 25, to help with the search.
The insider added: "Poppy is helping her with viewings. She wants space, lots of privacy and somewhere super-quiet so all the attention she gets doesn't make her a nightmare for a new neighbour."
Meanwhile, Cara, 21, previously had plans to move in with fellow model Georgia May Jagger in North London last year, but is now being forced to find her own place after Georgia, 22, started dating rocker Josh McLellan.
The source explained: "This is a big deal for Cara. She was due to move in with Georgia May Jagger in Camden last year but that fell through because Georgia got a boyfriend and Cara didn't want to be a third wheel."

Fifi Geldof defends Peaches


Fifi Geldof has defended her late sister Peaches.
The 31 year old took to her Instagram account yesterday (24.07.14) to slam critics of her younger sister after an inquest found she had overdosed on high-strength heroin and had drug paraphernalia scattered about the house - where she cared for her two sons Astala, two, and 15-month-old Phaedra - when she died in April this year.
Fifi posted an image on the picture-sharing site that read: "Don't keep calm and f*** this. F*** that. F*** you. F*** off."
She captioned the photo: "Sums it up nicely about how I'm feeling about the viciousness today. Maybe now she'll be allowed to RIP."
One user, @xsuzannex11, replied: "Think people are more annoyed at how she portrayed her life for her kids but was selfish to use drugs in front of them. Selfish and sad. Poor boys."
However Fifi quickly hit back, writing: "You've no idea what you're talking about quite frankly. Yet another who has bought into the bulls***.
"I'd appreciate you getting the f*** off my page with stuff like that on today of all days."
The outburst comes just days after the inquest into the death of Peaches - who tragically died at the age of 25 - had been taking substitute drug methadone in the two-and-a-half years before her untimely demise.
Peaches' grieving husband Thomas Cohen told the inquest that his wife had started taking heroin again in February and the drugs were of high purity.
Thomas also revealed how he witnessed Peaches trying to flush drugs down the toilet at their home in Wrotham, Kent, South East England.
According to evidence presented at the inquest, held in Gravesend Old Town Hall in Kent, Peaches' body had become intolerant of heroin after she successfully overcame a past addiction and so the high purity of the drugs she was taking had a fatal effect.
Thomas confirmed he had taken his eldest son to stay with his parents on the weekend of Peaches' death and said she seemed fine when he spoke to her on the phone. The rocker became concerned when he couldn't reach his wife by phone and found her body the next day, April 7, slumped on a bed.

Noel Fisher thought Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles was a dream


Noel Fisher thought he was dreaming when he was offered a role in 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'.
The 'Shameless' star stars as mutant warrior turtle Michelangelo in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of the comic book and cartoon series and he claims he was such a big fan when he was growing up that he couldn't believe his luck when he landed the role.
Quizzed on how he celebrated the news, he said: "Oh, wow. For me, I was a big Turtles fan growing up. I had all the toys and everything, so for me, it was really just kind of that unreal moment where you're not quite sure you're dreaming."
While the 30-year-old actor is to play Michelangelo, 'Jackass' star Johnny Knoxville plays Leonardo, Alan Ritchson takes on the role of Raphael and Jeremy Howard portrays Donatello, but Fisher admits his character was always his favourite of the four turtles.
When asked which turtle he liked the most when he was a kid, Fisher told Collider: "I really loved Michelangelo. I've always been a little partial to Donatello to be honest, especially with the animated series, there's just something about Donnie that I really like.
"But, you know, Mike's also Mikey. It's kind of just a given he's the most fun one."
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' - which is directed by Wrath of the Titans' Jonathan Liebesman - is set for worldwide release in October 2014.

Conan O’Brien still rivals with Leno


Conan O'Brien admits that the feud between him and Jay Leno remains fierce.
The bitter rivalry began in earnest in 2010 when, barely six months after replacing Leno as host of 'The Tonight Show', Conan was ousted from the show.
Conan told ShortList magazine: "In some ways, that was more intense than Jay versus Dave [Letterman].
"It felt like the younger guard [supporting Conan] against the old guard [Leno]. People were having rallies, making videos slamming NBC, and NBC was thinking, 'How is Conan doing this?'
"I was being credited as a genius when I didn't have the slightest idea who these people were."
Conan - who now hosts a new self-titled talk show - added that some of his most ardent fans even went so far as to get a tattoo as a show of support. He was, however, quick to point out that he didn't necessarily appreciate the gesture.
The talk show host added: "They've tattooed my face on their body. I always feel like, 'Look, I'll pay to have that removed.' "
'Conan' will begin airing in the UK on TruTV, Mondays to Thursdays at 11pm, from August 4.

Kerry Washington’s ‘hustle’ before fame


Kerry Washington had "serious hustle going on" before she made it as an actress.
The 37-year-old star studied for a degree in anthropology and sociology before pursuing a career in acting and she's revealed that during the year she gave herself to try and secure her first role, she was working a number of jobs.
When asked whether it was true that she was teaching yoga at the time, she confessed: "I was, yes. I lived in India right after college and got certified to teach. I was also a supply teacher for New York City public schools. I loved it.
"I had to limit myself to teaching no more than three days in a row at the same school so I wouldn't be seduced.
"Oh, and I was working in a restaurant. I had serious hustle going on."
The 'Scandal' actress - who admits her parents wanted her to become a lawyer because they were "terrified" of her being a failed actor - claims she learnt a lot from her mother and father when she was growing up.
Quizzed on how her parents influenced her, she told Stylist magazine: "They influenced me immensely. I've learned very different things from each of them. My mother is more of a quiet soul but she walks in the world with a great deal of grace, intelligence, refinement and dignity.
"I've tried to embody those things in the best way I can. My dad is much more gregarious. He is one of the most generous spirits I've ever met and he truly is interested in the people and the world around him."

Kesha wants ‘colour’ in her life


Kesha has "let colour back into" her life again.
The 27-year-old singer - who is currently sporting blue hair - wants to dye her luscious locks different colours to represent her new positive outlook.
Speaking on 'Good Morning America' yesterday (24.07.14), she said: "I'm having my hair be a rainbow, right now. I'm going through all the colours of the rainbow because I feel like I'm a rainbow.
"This is my new thing, I'm a rainbow. Before I used to dress a lot in black and now I've let colour into my life. It's very metaphorical."
The 'Timber' hitmaker spent two months in rehab being treated for an eating disorder in January, and she admits since completing her stint she's made vast improvements, both mentally and physically.
She explained: "I'm doing really well ... I've been overwhelmed. The amount of love and support I've received is insane. It was really touching."
The stunning star insists her biggest accomplishment so far was learning to deal with the negative comments, which had once knocked her body confidence.
Asked what the most difficult part of her journey was, she said: "Just really learning to block out negativity and not letting hateful messages get to me, because I've received some pretty hateful things."