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Jorgie Porter returning to Hollyoaks


Jorgie Porter is returning to 'Hollyoaks'.
The actress, who quit her role as Theresa McQueen last year to take part in the last ever series of 'Dancing on Ice', will be back on screens later this year as executive producer Bryan Kirkwood has come up with an exciting new storyline for her character.
Viewers saw Jorgie exit the soap in January when Theresa was finally arrested for the murder of Calvin Valentine.
Jorgie told SoapSquawk: "I am excited to be returning. Theresa is awaiting trial but has some serious unfinished business before then so I am thrilled to be able to come back and finish what we started. I can't wait to be a McQueen again!"
Jorgie, 26, first appeared as a contestant on 'Dancing on Ice' in 2012 and finished in second place.
The blonde beauty was then asked to take part in this year's final all-stars series and decided to leave 'Hollyoaks' under the impression she would need time off to take part in the show's accompanying nationwide tour.
However, Jorgie and skating partner Sylvain Longchambon were eliminated in the first episode.

Chris Brown to stay in jail


Chris Brown has been ordered to stay in jail for at least another week.
Lawyers acting for the 24-year-old singer - who had been due to stand trial this week for misdemeanour assault charges for allegedly hitting Parker Adams and breaking his nose - appealed for him to be allowed out of prison yesterday (23.04.14), but Jude Victor Greenberg denied the request until a probation revocation hearing takes place on May 1.
Chris' arrest for the assault, which took place in Washington D.C. in October marked a violation of the probation which was set in 2009 following his assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna, but he was allowed to enter rehab rather than prison.
However, when he was kicked out of the clinic for rule breaking, he was subsequently jailed and his lawyer argued it was unfair he had been in prison for 39 days without a hearing.
Another lawyer for the 'Yeah 3x' hitmaker - whose bodyguard Christopher Hollosy has been convicted of assaulting Adams - branded the ruling "over the top".
Mark Geragos said earlier in the day: "I think it's a little over the top to have him in custody on this misdemeanour when everybody saw the bodyguard's trial and which was nothing more than a bloody nose.
"And you have got the bodyguard who was convicted and who readily admitted he was the one who did the punching. So all of this is much ado about nothing."
Chris' trial has suffered delays since his bodyguard was found guilty of misdemeanour assault on Monday (21.04.14) and is now expected to take place in June.
Hollosy, who will be sentenced in June and faces a maximum of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine, was originally scheduled to testify on behalf of the 'Turn Up the Music' singer, but after he was found guilty, he decided he would not testify unless the prosecutors offered him immunity, as he plans to appeal his conviction.
If convicted, the entertainer faces a maximum of six months in jail and $1,000 fine, but he also faces up to four more years in jail in California as a result of violating the terms of his probation.

Amanda Bynes can drive again


Amanda Bynes has had her driving license returned.
The 'Easy A' actress - who underwent a stint in rehab late last year following months of erratic behaviour - had her license suspended following two hit-and-run charges and an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) in 2012, but she was spotted driving a black BMW in Los Angeles at the weekend and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) records show she is now legally allowed back on the road.
The 28-year-old star - who was ordered by a judge in September 2012 to hand over her car keys as she continued getting behind the wheel despite the ban - is still receiving outpatient treatment since leaving rehab in December, and is "devoted to living her life as healthy as possible" but is no longer taking any medication.
Her attorney Tamar Arminak said: "Amanda continues to undergo outpatient therapy several times a week. Amanda currently is on zero medication.
"She's never had a history of abusing alcohol or hard drugs, and she's proud to say she's been marijuana free for the past nine months. (She) is doing extremely well."
The 'She's the Man' actress is currently enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Design of Merchandising and has no plans to reignite her Hollywood career.
Her mother Lynn has also denied reports her daughter suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, insisting she "has no mental illness whatsoever".

Justin Timberlake’s £2,450 nigthclub tip


Justin Timberlake left nightclub waitresses with a £2,450 tip.
The 'Mirrors' hitmaker was a partying with his entourage of 25 until 4.20am at the Crystal Cologne club in the German city, after being invited by the nightclub owner to enjoy drinks on the house following a concert at the Lanxess Arena.
The staff were left "amazed" with the generosity of the 33-year-old singer - who is married to 'Playing for Keeps' star Jessica Biel - and his "mood" throughout the night.
Club manager Yunus Arslan, 40, told The Sun newspaper: "He was in a great mood, a real gentleman."
Nina Blum, 28, who was among staff serving him, added: "We were all really amazed."
Although his tip was very generous, the 'Suit and Tie' star could more than afford it as earlier this month, Billboard's annual Money Makers list showed he earned a reported $34.1million in the US in the last year.
Justin's 'The 20/20 Experience World Tour' kicked off in November last year when he performed at the Barclays Center in New York and has since had a number of sparkling reviews.
He is next set to take to the stage Berlin on April 24 while he is on the European leg of his tour before he heads to Asia.

Bob Geldof’s eulogy for Peaches was bravest thing


Bob Geldof delivering a eulogy for his daughter Peaches has been described as the "bravest thing" by close friend Alan McGee.
The Boomtown Rats singer spoke at his daughter's funeral on Monday (21.04.14), after she was found dead in home in Wrotham, Kent on April 7, and record label boss Alan was left shaken after the ceremony at St Mary Magdalene and St Lawrence Church in Davington, Kent, near to Peaches' home.
He told The Daily Mirror newspaper: "It was very heavy when I saw Bob help carry his daughter down through the chapel.
"It was incredibly tragic but I think he handled it as well as any man could.
"The bravest thing I think I've ever seen him do is give the eulogy to his daughter who has died."
Alan, who has discovered bands such as Oasis and Primal Scream, joined guests including Kate Moss and her husband Jamie Hince, Trudie Styler, Sarah Ferguson, Jools Holland, Nick Grimshaw and Jo Wood at the funeral, as they paid their respects to the 25-year-old star.
TV presenter Alexa Chung, Razorlight frontman Johnny Borrell, singer Eliza Doolittle, actress Jaime Winstone and Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman were also among the mourners, along with her family.
The blonde beauty leaves behind her husband Thomas Cohen and their sons Phaedra, who turned one today (24.04.14), and Astala, two.
Peaches' death is being treated as "non-suspicious", but an autopsy proved to be inconclusive earlier this month.
The star's family now have to wait for toxicology tests to be carried out in coming weeks.

Lupita Nyong’o, Scarlett Johansson for The Jungle Book?


Lupita Nyong'o and Scarlett Johansson are in talks to star in 'The Jungle Book'.
The stunning actresses are both in negotiations to join Idris Elba in Disney's latest adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic children's book, which will be directed by 'Iron Man' helmer Jon Favreau.
Oscar-winning '12 Years a Slave' star Nyong'o is close to closing a deal to play Rakcha, a wolf mother who adopts the film's protagonist, Mowgli.
Meanwhile, Johansson - who is pregnant with her first child with fiancé Romain Dauriac - is expected to take on a voice role as Kaa, a python who eats her rival animals by hypnotising them.
Kaa is one of the film's main villains along with Shere Khan, a man-eating tiger voiced by 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' star Elba.
'The Jungle Book' script comes from Justin Marks, whose previous credits include 'Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li'.
The movie is expected to be live action while also utilising CGI.
Johansson already has a strong relationship with Disney, starring in several Marvel movies including recently released blockbuster, 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'.
She is currently filming 'The Avengers: Age of Ultron', reprising her role as Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow.
Meanwhile, a role in 'The Jungle Book' would mark Nyong'o's first new project since winning an Oscar in March.

Caroline Flack brushes teeth before TV


Caroline Flack always brushes her teeth before she goes on air.
The 34-year-old presenter - who has fronted various ITV2 shows such as 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here NOW!' and 'The Xtra Factor' - still gets nervous before filming and is conscious of cleaning her teeth before she appears on TV because she believes having fresh gnashers helps her talk "more clearly".
She told Star magazine: "I always brush my teeth before I go on air. I don't know why. I think I can talk more clearly."
Asked if her brushing was part of her 'Xtra Factor' routine, she added: "Oh, I always brushed my teeth before that."
Although Caroline is yet to open talks about reprising her spot on 'The X Factor' spin-off show, she isn't too concerned as boss Simon Cowell always leaves things until the last minute and she is currently busy working on 'Viral Tap' with Matt Richardson.
Caroline - who previously dated One Direction hunk Harry Styles -revealed: "We haven't even had that conversation yet (about 'Xtra Factor'. But it's like that every year, so it's nice that we've got this project ['Viral Tap'] to work on together.
"It's a topical show hosted by moi and three comedians. I'd describe it as a mix between 'You've Been Framed' and '8 Out of 10 Cats'. It's a fun new concept ... I thought the other day, 'This is a lot of pressure'. But change is healthy, if I find I'm not nervous something will go wrong."

Gary Lucy got Botox from fiancée


Gary Lucy's fiancée gave him Botox injections.
The former 'EastEnders' actor's partner Natasha Gray is an anaesthetic nurse and was confident to give the hunky star the wrinkle-smoothing treatment.
Gary was pleased with the results but he won't be having the injections again as ultimately he doesn't think the procedure will be good for his career.
Speaking to OK! magazine, he said: "She did Botox on me and it did knock years off me, but as an actor I need to be expressive. You see people crying on telly and nothing moves - it's not conductive to getting your point across on screen."
Gary - who has children India, eight, and Elvis, two, with Natasha - left his role in 'EastEnders' as bisexual businessman Danny Pennant earlier this year and he thinks his departure was right for himself and the character.
He said: "I enjoyed my time there and it's been left open. I want to challenge myself and my character had no ties left, so in that respect it was the right time to go."
And the 32-year-old star could be busier than ever soon as he and Natasha want another baby.
Natasha said: "We'd like to try for one at the end of the year. It would be nice to have a honeymoon baby."

Rita Ora wants ‘work of art’ album


Rita Ora wants her new album to be a "work of art".
The 23-year-old singer, who recently unveiled 'I Will Never Let You Down' as the first single from her second studio effort, is eager to create a timeless piece of work with her new record and was more concerned with recording songs she felt strongly about rather than lining up big collaborations.
She explained: "It's got a lot of honest truth. It wasn't about collaborations for me - this album was about a work of art and a body of work from Rita. Everyone on the record is there for a reason.
"We have some great producers: DJ Mustard, Diplo's on there.
"I got the honour of seeing Prince work his magic in Paisley Park in Minneapolis. I honestly have to say it was probably one of the best experiences of my life. I want his whole wardrobe! He wrote this incredible poem that I've turned into a song."
Rita also says the laidback vibe of her video for 'I Will Never Let You Down' is reflective of her attitude on the album, which she claims is more liberating than her first record.
She added to Fuse TV: "I didn't want to think too much about it. I just wanted a couple of hot girls and wanted to just dress up and dance on the streets and basically feel free. That's what this album was about and that is what the video was about."

Rita Ora: I like whips in bedroom


Rita Ora enjoys whips in the bedroom.
The 'I Will Never Let You Down' singer - who is dating Scottish DJ-and-producer Calvin Harris - says her upcoming acting role in the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' movie is "perfect" for her as she is into some of the steamy bondage acts the film will depict.
In an interview with 'The Breakfast Club' on America's Power 105.1 FM, she said: "I mean, I like a whip. This is why 'Fifty Shades' is perfect for me because I really love the book. But I like unexpected stuff. A tiny bit of [pain], not too much."
The 23-year-old beauty also revealed she is looking forward to taking a long break with boyfriend Calvin in the near future and thinks they're "ready" for a holiday together.
She added: "I think [he's] ready for us to go away together, I haven't been away with him in a long time. I want to take my weave out, so it will be nice to spend some quality time."
One subject that proved contentious for the 'R.I.P.' singer, however, was the recurring rumour she once had an affair with her Roc Nation record label boss, Jay Z, who is married to superstar Beyonce.
Rita bit back to the radio show's hosts: "Don't you dare disrespect Beyonce like that ever again in your entire life. You should know better than that ... that's just straight up disrespect. You can't even go there."

George Clooney argues over Obama


George Clooney got into a heated argument over United States President Barack Obama.
The 52-year-old actor, who has vigorously campaigned for the democratic leader in US elections and considers Obama a "long-time friend", abruptly stormed off while dining with billionaire hotel and casino owner Steve Wynn in Las Vegas earlier this month after the magnate branded the US leader an "a**hole".
In a statement issued through his publicist, George told the Las Vegas Review-Journal: "He called the president an a**hole, that is a fact. I said the president was my long-time friend and then he said, 'Your friend is an a**hole.'
"At that point I told Steve that he was an a**hole and I wasn't going to sit at his table while he was being such a jackass."
However, it seems the pair have differing accounts of the incident as Steve claims 'The Monuments Men' star "got drunk" on premium vodka and threw a "hissy fit" when a fellow diner at their table made a joke about former Soviet Union president Mikhail Gorbachev.
Steve added: "Clooney's fun to be with when he's sober. If you have a chance to drink with him, you want to get there early, and don't stay late."
According to eyewitnesses, the tense scene nearly became violent as Steve's bodyguards quickly appeared in the midst of the argument after George pointed a finger at the entrepreneur.
An insider told the New York Post newspaper: "Wynn's three goon-like bodyguards immediately loomed up behind Rande [Gerber, George's business partner] and George. Before Wynn's bodyguards could touch them, George and Rande got up and walked out."

Jason O’Mara’s worries about voicing Batman


Jason O'Mara was worried about "humiliating" himself as Batman.
The 41-year-old actor lends his voice to the iconic superhero in animation 'Son of Batman' and was worried about how he was going to do the character justice.
He said: "I just didn't want to mess it up, to be honest with you. It's celebrating 75 years of Batman. We've had so many great actors play it so well, over the years, in film, on television, and through voice work, that I just didn't want to completely humiliate myself."
O'Mara experimented with different voice types to try and find something that would "work" before he settled on what he used.
Talking to collider.com, he said: "So, when I talked to [voice director] Andrea Romano about how to find this Batman voice, it was really about finding something that was authentic, but also was unique to me. I didn't want to cover ground that had already been covered, so it took awhile. It's like writing a song. You do one version and go, 'Oh, that sounds like someone else, or something else.' And then, you do another version and go, 'No, I'm forcing that. I'm pushing that.' And so, you try to come across something where you can go, 'Yeah, that could work.'"