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Passenger: We’re not fans of Ed’s lego obsession


Passenger claim the only thing don't like about Ed Sheeran is his love of lego.
The 'Let Her Go' band, who are back with new album 'Whispers', share many interests with Ed and have worked closely together in the studio, but they insist his toy collection isn't for them.
Mike Rosenberg told the Daily Star newspaper: "I love Ed to bits.
"We enjoy having a few beers together and catching up over dinner. But I usually nip off before the Lego comes out. He's a big fan - I'm not."
Despite not wanting to build a lego castle with the 'Sing' hitmaker, Mike owes his chart-topping pal, 23, a debt after he worked on the smash hit 'Let Her Go' and helped the band to achieve global fame.
Mike, 30, said: "We've done a lot of touring together.
"He played an enormous role in getting 'Let Her Go' heard and pushing Passenger over the line. We do a bit of writing together too.
"But even if I didn't have him to thank I would love Ed as a bloke because he is one of the most talented artists in the world."
Meanwhile, Ed is celebrating after achieving his first number one with his new track 'Sing' at the weekend, which is taken from the star's upcoming second album 'x'.
Ed said: "It's nice to finally have a number one in my home country. Thank you to everyone who supported the single for making this happen."
Passenger's new album is out now.

Jarvis Cocker: Metallica could be a bit abrasive


Pulp's Jarvis Cocker thinks Metallica's forthcoming headline appearance at Glastonbury could be "a bit abrasive".
The frontman has voiced his concerns about the metal act topping the bill at Worthy Farm later this month and thinks the band are an "interesting choice" but isn't convinced their performance would sit well with festival goers' "fragile" state.
Speaking to BBC 5 Live, he said: "They've probably not had much sleep and they've been indulging in certain things.
"So the main thing is to be a vague, warm, friendly presence. "Whether a full-borne rendition of 'Enter Sandman' is going to fill those criteria I don't know."
Pulp headlined the event in 1995 when The Stone Roses had to pull out and Jarvis will be back at the festival this year to take to the decks for a DJ set.
Metallica recently defended their upcoming Glastonbury performance, with drummer Lars Ulrich saying there's a point where the criticism directed at them "becomes ridiculous."
However, an online petition to ban the act from Glastonbury has been launched by animal rights activists and more than 30,000 followers have joined the page on Facebook.
The petition - entitled 'Remove Metallica from Glastonbury festival for their support of bear hunting' - already has more than 22,000 'likes' on the site.
Singer and guitarist James Hetfield, who is an avid hunter and member of America's National Rifle Association, is set to narrate an eight-part series called 'The Hunt' on the History Channel, which focuses on the killing of Kodiak brown bears in Alaska.
The petition was set up following the announcement and many regular festival-goers also feel the band's music isn't in keeping with Glastonbury, which is traditionally a 'hippy' event.

Harrison Ford wanted killing off in Empire Strikes Back


George Lucas claims Harrison Ford wanted his character to be killed off during 'The Empire Strikes Back'.
The 70-year-old director - who created the 'Star Wars' franchise - admitted the actor pleaded for his character, Hans Solo, to die during the fifth instalment after he was frozen and sealed in carbonite and delivered to Jabba the Hutt.
Lucas said: "Harrison kept yelling through the whole thing, 'Kill me! Kill me! Kill me!'.
"I said, 'Harrison, I can't kill you. I need you at the end of the next movie. There's this love thing going on. But I'll do the next best thing. I'll put you in a slab of concrete and ship you off to Mars'."
Lucas has since sold the franchise to Disney, and Ford, along with other members of the original 'Star Wars' cast, including Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, are due to appear in the upcoming 'Star Wars Episode 7'.
Lucas also told Deadline: "I love the 'Star Wars' films. I'm glad I made them. They were designed to inspire kids to think outside the box.
"They did make a difference which I see every day. I see it in everything from astronauts to filmmakers. It's interesting the films are still being talked about."

Seth Rogen in talks for Bad Neighbours 2


Seth Rogen is in talks for a 'Bad Neighbours' sequel.
The 32-year-old actor stars in the comedy as father-of-one who vows to seek revenge on a frat who moves in next door and following the success of the movie - which was made by the production company Point Grey, which he set up with Evan Goldberg and James Weaver - there could be a follow-up.
Talking at the Produced By conference over the weekend, he said: "We are having a lot of discussions.
"Getting a movie made is far harder than making a movie. Getting the money is the hardest thing."
Rogen (Mac Radner) starred alongside Rose Byrne who played his wife Kelly Radner, and 'High School Musical' star Zac Efron who was cast as the frat leader, Teddy Sanders.
The film was released in the United States on May 9, 2014 to positive reviews and grossed over $213 million against an $18 million budget.
It is Rogen's second-highest grossing non-animated film, behind only 'Knocked Up'.

Peyton Reed to direct ‘Ant Man’


Peyton Reed will direct 'Ant Man'.
The 'Bring It On' director has been called in to helm the picture - based on the 1960's comic book - after Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright dropped out in May, reports Variety.
Adam McKay - who will contribute to the script - was also rumoured to replace Wright, who had been in talks with Marvel to pen the film since 2006, but pulled out "due to differences in their vision of the film."
Reed, 49 - who is due to start work on the movie this autumn - also developed Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' and his most recent film 'Yes Man' (2008) starring Jim Carey grossed over $223.2million worldwide.
Meanwhile, Paul Rudd is set to star in the flick as the superhero 'Ant Man' with Michael Douglas playing his mentor Dr. Hank Pym.
Evangeline Lilly, Corey Stoll, Michael Pena and Patrick Wilson will also appear in the action adventure which is due out in July 2015.
The movie will be part of Marvel's 'Phase 3' storylines, following the release of 'The Avengers: Age of Ultron' in May 2015.
It's likely Rudd will also join the third 'Avengers' movie, starring alongside Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America) and Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk).

King Juan: I don’t want my son to be like Charles


Spain's King Juan Carlos wanted to abdicate because he didn't want his son "withering" like Britain's Prince Charles waiting to take the throne.
The 76-year-old monarch, who announced last week that it was time for a "younger generation to step into the front line", reportedly told courtiers that he wanted to abdicate because he didn't want to see his son, Prince Felipe, "grow old waiting for the throne like Prince Charles".
Charles, 65, is the oldest heir to the British throne for 300 years, with his mother Queen Elizabeth now 88.
Juan is believed to have been considering stepping down since his 75th birthday because he wanted his son to be in charge when he was still a young man.
He reportedly spoke to Rafael Spottorno, chief of the royal household, and said: "I do not want my son to wither like Prince Charles," according to Spain's El Mundo newspaper.
The Zarzuela Palace refused to confirm or deny the statement and a Clarence House spokseman "declined to comment" on the reports.
Meanwhile, John Prescott, the former Deputy Prime Minister, has called for the Queen to "gracefully step aside" and allow Prince Charles to deliver next year's address to Parliament.

George Clooney to marry in Venice


George Clooney is planning to marry in Venice.
The 'Monuments Men' actor and human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin - who got engaged in April - are to tie the knot in Italy in September and decided against holding their wedding at his Lake Como estate because they felt it wasn't private enough.
A source told the New York Post newspaper's Page Six column: "George and Amal want to be married in Italy, but they need a location that offers them and their guests privacy."
George - who also didn't want to inconvenience his Lake Como neighbours with the attention his wedding would bring - and Amal were seen dining in Venice a few weeks ago after touring wedding venues and are said to be planning to marry at a palace in the city.
The pair visited Venetian restaurant Da Ivo along with the 53-year-old actor's bodyguard and his girlfriend, and they enjoyed a feast of sautéed shellfish, smoked tuna, mussel soup, crayfish and artichoke risotto and charcoal-grilled seabass accompanied by Prosecco and white wine.
The next morning, they flew out of Venice airport by helicopter.
It was recently claimed the couple had been considering marrying at Highclere Castle - the Hampshire estate where 'Downton Abbey' is filmed - but had a change of heart after Amal learned British ex-glamour model Katie Price had tied the knot there with first husband Peter Andre in 2005.
A source said: "Amal doesn't really know that much about celebrity.
"But she is well aware who Katie Price is and didn't want her big day to be in any way associated with that kind of media circus.
"So they've gone back to the drawing board and are looking at other places."

Olly Murs plans proposal


Olly Murs is planning to propose to his girlfriend.
The 'Heart Skips a Beat' singer is smitten with model Francesca Thomas - who he began in August 2012 - and after turning 30 last month, he thinks now is time to settle down.
A source said: "Now Olly has turned 30, he's realised he's ready to settle down.
"He's told all his friends that he's planning the perfect proposal."
The 'Troublemaker' singer had dated Francesca, 25, for over a year before their romance became public and Olly - who shot to fame after coming second on 'The X Factor' in 2009 - has since admitted he deliberately kept the relationship hidden to allow it chance to "blossom".
He said: "Now everyone knows I have a girlfriend, but being in the public eye can ruin everything.
"It'd be different if I was dating a celebrity but I want to give this a chance to blossom - and being in the industry makes it a hundred times harder.
"I don't think my fans will be upset - if each member of One Direction can have girlfriends and be OK, I'm sure I can."
Olly has also admitted to having had a string of secret romances since finding fame.
He said: "I've been dating girls the whole time. In four years, there haven't been any stories about me.
"People even questioned my sexuality because of it."

Bryan Cranston wins first Tony Award


Bryan Cranston has won a Tony Award for his Broadway debut.
The 'Breaking Bad' star picked up Best Lead Actor in a Play for his role as former President Lyndon B. Johnson in Robert Schenkkan's 'All The Way', beating the likes of Chris O'Dowd in 'Of Mice and Men' to the title.
The multiple Emmy award winner, best known for playing chemistry teacher-turned-drug lord Walter White, scored his first ever theatre prize as 'All The Way' was also crowned Best Play.
Audra McDonald made history by winning her sixth Tony for her performance as Billie Holiday in 'Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill', becoming the only woman to win a Tony in all four acting categories.
She said in her emotional acceptance speech: "I want to thank all the shoulders of the strong and brave and courageous women that I am standing on. And most of all Billie Holiday. You deserve so much more than you were given when you were on this earth."
Meanwhile, British actress Sophie Okonedo was given the Featured Actress in a Play prize for her Broadway debut as Denzel Washington's wife in 'A Raisin in the Sun'.
She enthused, "I am loving it on Broadway", while the play also won best revival.
The ceremony was hosted by Hugh Jackman at Radio City Music and boasted performances by Tony nominated singer Idina Menzel, Gladys Knight and the cast of 'Cabaret'.
The 'Les Miserables' actor, who was hosting for the first time in nine years, joined the cast of the musical 'After Midnight' for a rendition of 'It Don't Mean a Thing (If it Ain't Got that Swing)'.
Another highlight from the ceremony was Neil Patrick Harris - who scooped the Best Actor in a Musical gong - performing a song from 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch', dressed in a miniskirt and blonde wig.
He got into character by giving an audience member a lap dance and even confiscated Samuel L. Jackson's glasses and licked them.

The full list of 2014 Tony Awards winners:

Best Play: 'All the Way'
Best Revival of a Play: 'A Raisin in the Sun'
Best Revival of a Musical: 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'
Best Book of a Musical: 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder'
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Bryan Cranston, 'All the Way'
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play - Audra McDonald, Lady Day at 'Emerson's Bar & Grill'
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Mark Rylance, 'Twelfth Night'
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Lena Hall, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Neil Patrick Harris, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'
Best Direction of a Musical: Darko Tresnjak, 'A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder'
Best Direction of a Play: Kenny Leon, 'A Raisin in the Sun'
Best Score: Jason Robert Brown, 'The Bridges of Madison County'
Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: James Monroe Iglehart, 'Aladdin'
Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Sophie Okonedo, 'A Raisin in the Sun'

Mick Jagger’s new romance is a ‘fling’


Sir Mick Jagger's new romance is a "fling".
The 70-year-old music legend - whose longterm girlfriend L'Wren Scott committed suicide in March - was spotted cosying up to a younger woman in Zurich, Switzerland, last week, but a friend has defended him, insisting he needs to move on with his life.
The close pal said: "Of course Mick is still sad over L'Wren but he is working through it and trying to move on with his life. Yes, he had a fling - he's a red-blooded man for goodness sake. But it's nice to see him enjoying life again. He's on the mend."
Meanwhile, Mick recently returned to the stage with the Rolling Stones but the group omitted their 1966 song 'Paint It Black' - about the death of a lover - from the set list for their first three gigs because it's still highly emotional for the musician.
The haunting track sees the rocker describe a funeral, singing: "I see a line of cars and they're all painted black, with flowers and my love both never to come back."
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "The lyrics are very personal to Mick and he didn't feel comfortable singing them so soon after L'Wren's death."
Following the publication of pictures of the 'Brown Sugar' star and the mystery brunette, L'Wren's sister Jan Shane blasted the rocker.
She said: "And people wonder why L'Wren was so depressed?
"These pictures make me really wonder what Mick is thinking and feeling. His daughter says that he is still heartbroken and so devastated about losing my sister.
"And then you see these photos. He will never change."

Marc Baylis glad Coronation Street murder suspense is over


Marc Baylis is relieved Rob Donovan has been outed as Tina McIntrye's killer.
The 'Coronation Street' actor has spent months keeping quiet about the ITV soap's biggest storyline of 2014, so couldn't wait for his dramatic scenes to finally air last week.
Rob shocked viewers by throwing Tina (Michelle Keegan) from the builders' yard balcony after she threatened to reveal his all his secrets and ruin his sister Carla's marriage to Peter Barlow, with whom she was having an affair, but Marc claims the drama is far from over.
He enthused: "It's a massive relief! I've known about this storyline since November, and the only person I told was my girlfriend. I didn't even tell any of my family because I didn't want to ruin it for anyone!
"This is not the end of the storyline - it's the beginning of a new chapter for Rob, and for the Street. There are a lot of ramifications to come, with plenty of twists and turns."
The 37-year-old star hinted Rob might let someone else take the blame when the police question Peter and Carla about Tina's murder.
Marc teased: "It's all about the aftermath and how Rob deals with it. Who gets framed for the deed itself? Would he let someone else take the blame? Well, it depends who that person is!
"But he would never let that happen to Carla. The only reason he went to see Tina was that he was trying to protect his sister."
The actor is worried about the British public's reaction to the showdown, but is focused on making the coming months as exciting as possible.
He added in an interview with InsideSoap magazine: "I know, I can't walk down the street anywhere in the UK now! I haven't had enough time to worry about anything though. Rob will have to move on at some point, but there's months of drama ahead before that."

One Direction thank fans for weekend at Wembley


One Direction have thanked their fans for an "unforgettable" weekend of gigs at Wembley Stadium.
The 'Midnight Memories' hitmakers performed their third consecutive date at the London venue last night (08.06.14) as part of the 'Where We Are Tour' and were overwhelmed by the reaction from fans after they played to about 80,000 people each night.
Louis Tomlinson took to Twitter to tell fans he and how grateful he was for the opportunity to play the iconic venue.
He posted: "We will never forget this weekend ! Thank you so much for making it happen. Eternally grateful !! (sic)"
Harry Styles also tweeted: "Thank you so much Wembley. To everyone who spent their evening with us... You were on another level. Thank you for having us .x (sic)"
According to the Daily Mirror newspaper, the band - including Liam Payne, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik - had the audience singing along last night to their hit 'Little Things' and Liam said: "That was the loudest 'Little Things' sing along ever."
He added: "I can't believe I'm in Wembley stadium in the middle of the pitch.
"If there was a moment I could bottle forever, this would be it."
All the boys have been gushing about their performances at the venue, which are their biggest gigs to date, and Niall previously tweeted: "Wembley was just out of this world last night ! everything about it was great! Can't wait t do it all again tonight ! (sic)"
Meanwhile, Zayn, 21, and Louis, 22, are trying to get past their recent drugs drama after being filmed smoking a cannabis-laced cigarette while on tour in Peru.
The pair were seen joking about drugs and being caught by the police in the back of a bus.