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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to star in new movie together


Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are to star in their first film together in almost a decade.
The couple haven't been seen together in a movie since starring in 'Mr & Mrs Smith' back in 2005, which sparked their real-life love affair, but it is believed they have "an exciting new venture" in the pipeline for the near future.
The 38-year-old actress has reportedly penned the script for the upcoming movie, which will be set in Europe.
An insider told JustJared.com: "People will not want to miss it!"
Angelina is currently working in post-production on her film 'Unbroken' after she impressed with her directorial debut in 'The Land of Blood and Honey' in 2011.
She also voices the title character in Disney's 'Maleficent', which will hit US cinemas on May 30.
Brad, 50, has just wrapped up filming for the World War II action movie 'Fury', which will hit the big screen in the US on November 14.
Meanwhile, the loved-up duo first went public with their relationship in April 2005, just four months after Brad's divorce from Jennifer Aniston was finalised.
Brad and Angelina went on to get engaged in 2012 and share six children, Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, Zahara, nine, Shiloh, seven, and twins Vivienne and Knox, five, together.

Carl Barat: Libertines reunion is risky


Carl Barat admits there is a "colossal risk" involved in reforming The Libertines.
The co-frontman, who will be reunited with bandmates Pete Doherty, Gary Powell and John Hassall for a gig at London's Hyde Park this summer, understands the group reforming isn't without its risks.
He told NME magazine: "For me, the right reasons are, can we do it? Do people want to do it? Would it be a good thing to do? And I don't f***ing know. I'm not saying for a second that it's without a colossal risk, doing this."
Pete let slip in a phone interview to an Israeli journalist earlier this month that the 'Can't Stand Me Now' hitmakers were coming together for the concert and claims his often turbulent relationship with Carl has been fixed.
He said: "Don't listen to what I said before. It's all good with Carl at the minute. He's grown up a bit. The way he talks to me, I can see it ... his face is evolving somewhat. He's lost a bit of the crippling darkness and weariness in relation to me. I love him."
The Libertines play Barclaycard British Summer Time in Hyde Park on July 5.

Kiefer Sutherland praises 24’s London setting


Kiefer Sutherland described London as "another character" in the new series of '24'.
'24: Live Another Day' is set in the UK's capital city and the show's star - who plays Jack Bauer - admitted filming in his hometown helped convince him to return for another season after initially being uncertain.
He told the Daily Mail Weekend magazine: "There was a massive fear on my part that any kind of follow-up series would've live up to expectations.
"But there's such a powerful idea at the heart of 'Live Another Day' that I wanted to be a part of it. I know there's huge interest in finding out what happened to Jack. So now we can!
"And filming in London, the city of my birth, was a big attraction. Its magnificent landscapes, buildings and transport add to the spectacle. London's effectively another character."
Indeed, it was only once he'd settled into the filming that Kiefer was convinced he'd "made the right decision".
He admitted: "It took a few days of filming in London before I felt comfortable in the role of Jack and before I could to myself that we'd made the right decision to bring him back."

Brooke Vincent delighted at ‘wild’ Corrie role


Brooke Vincent is delighted her character has started behaving badly.
The 'Coronation Street' actress has played Sophie Webster in the soap since she was 11 and she happy to see her show a bit of an edge a decade later.
She told The Sun newspaper's TV Magazine: "It used to frustrate me that Sophie was such a good girl, though. She might be the Street's first lesbian, but she was always very nice.
"I'd always hoped she'd go in a different direction and I'd even say the 'good-girl lines' in a way that was a bit sarcastic or with an edge to make the viewers and writers think there was something more to Sophie.
"Now it's happening, I couldn't be more pleased ... I'm just loving it. Finally the good Christian girl is turning a bit wild - much more like me. In fact, I want her to be even worse."
Brooke also claimed the soap saved her life,keeping her out of "a young offenders' institute" by giving her a positive focus.
She said: "If I hadn't got this job and I hadn't stayed on 'Coronation Street', I'd be in a young offenders' institute right now.
"I was born naughty - I can't help it, that's who I am - so being on the show has kept me on the straight and narrow."

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."