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Chris Gascoyne wants to star in a play after leaving 'Coronation Street'.
The actor has decided to take time off from the ITV soap once his contract expires in August and he is keen to have exciting new acting "experiences" as well as enjoying a well-deserved break.
He told TV Times magazine: "I'd like to keep the character [of Peter Barlow] alive and have some experiences, because you need energy and a different mindset to get you through. When I came back in 2008, in my mind I'd only come back for a couple of years but I've done six - and it's a long old six years with not much of a break.
"I'd like to do a play because I've not done one for a long time and it's a different thing altogether - you can't stop and say, 'Can we do it again?' And I'd like to go to Plum Village, a Buddhist retreat in France. That's something I'll do for myself. A couple of weeks there would be nice."
Chris' final storyline will see things take a dramatic turn when Rovers Return barmaid Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) - who is having an affair with Peter behind his wife Carla's back (Alison King) - informs him she is pregnant.
The star explained: "It makes Peter realise how much he cares for her. He thinks he can just stop what's happened with Tina and carry on as normal - but life isn't that simple.
"It doesn't just end in tears - it's a lot worse than that. Tina is murdered and Peter is a suspect. It ends in the worst way you could imagine - for everyone concerned."
Chris Gascoyne wants to star in a play
Chris Gascoyne wants to star in a play after leaving 'Coronation Street'.
The actor has decided to take time off from the ITV soap once his contract expires in August and he is keen to have exciting new acting "experiences" as well as enjoying a well-deserved break.
He told TV Times magazine: "I'd like to keep the character [of Peter Barlow] alive and have some experiences, because you need energy and a different mindset to get you through. When I came back in 2008, in my mind I'd only come back for a couple of years but I've done six - and it's a long old six years with not much of a break.
"I'd like to do a play because I've not done one for a long time and it's a different thing altogether - you can't stop and say, 'Can we do it again?' And I'd like to go to Plum Village, a Buddhist retreat in France. That's something I'll do for myself. A couple of weeks there would be nice."
Chris' final storyline will see things take a dramatic turn when Rovers Return barmaid Tina McIntyre (Michelle Keegan) - who is having an affair with Peter behind his wife Carla's back (Alison King) - informs him she is pregnant.
The star explained: "It makes Peter realise how much he cares for her. He thinks he can just stop what's happened with Tina and carry on as normal - but life isn't that simple.
"It doesn't just end in tears - it's a lot worse than that. Tina is murdered and Peter is a suspect. It ends in the worst way you could imagine - for everyone concerned."
TV
BBC Three could become an online-only channel.
The BBC is considering axing the youth-oriented digital channel - which airs programmes such as 'Snog Marry Avoid?' and 'Bad Education' - in a cost-cutting measure which would see it move to BBC's iPlayer service, reports Broadcast.
However, a spokesperson for the corporation insists "no decisions have been made", but "nothing is off the table".
Numerous stars including Matt Lucas, whose hit show 'Little Britain' began life on BBC Three before moving to BBC One, have lent their support to saving the digital channel.
Matt wrote on Twitter: "Hearing horrible rumours about the possible closure of BBC3. This would be really bad for new comedy. Like, REALLY bad. #SaveBBC3 (sic)"
Meanwhile, 'Bad Education' creator-and-star Jack Whitehall tweeted: "I really hope reports that the BBC may kill BBC3 are just rumours. There support of new comedy in particular is vital! #saveBBC3 (sic)"
Speculation about BBC Three's future began mounting after BBC director general Tony Hall announced the corporation would make £100 million in budget cuts.
He said last week: "We are in the final stages of a budget process to find an extra £100m of savings. I will announce the outcome of those decisions in the next month."
BBC Three first launched in 2003 and has spawned numerous hit shows such as 'Gavin and Stacey', 'Torchwood' and 'Being Human'.
BBC Three to become online-only channel?
BBC Three could become an online-only channel.
The BBC is considering axing the youth-oriented digital channel - which airs programmes such as 'Snog Marry Avoid?' and 'Bad Education' - in a cost-cutting measure which would see it move to BBC's iPlayer service, reports Broadcast.
However, a spokesperson for the corporation insists "no decisions have been made", but "nothing is off the table".
Numerous stars including Matt Lucas, whose hit show 'Little Britain' began life on BBC Three before moving to BBC One, have lent their support to saving the digital channel.
Matt wrote on Twitter: "Hearing horrible rumours about the possible closure of BBC3. This would be really bad for new comedy. Like, REALLY bad. #SaveBBC3 (sic)"
Meanwhile, 'Bad Education' creator-and-star Jack Whitehall tweeted: "I really hope reports that the BBC may kill BBC3 are just rumours. There support of new comedy in particular is vital! #saveBBC3 (sic)"
Speculation about BBC Three's future began mounting after BBC director general Tony Hall announced the corporation would make £100 million in budget cuts.
He said last week: "We are in the final stages of a budget process to find an extra £100m of savings. I will announce the outcome of those decisions in the next month."
BBC Three first launched in 2003 and has spawned numerous hit shows such as 'Gavin and Stacey', 'Torchwood' and 'Being Human'.
Music News
R. Kelly is working on a sequel to his album 'Black Panties'.
The 'Ignition' hitmaker will name the record 'White Panties', following the success of his 2013 album, and has told fans to "expect a whole other level" when the new music is released.
Talking about the album name, he told V magazine: "I always follow what my spirit tells me to do. When I get into the studio I write from my heart. I try to write life and not songs.
"People live life, and when you write life, you're going to mess around touch somebody's heart, and they'll relate to you and what you're singing about."
The 47-year-old star is also collaborating with Mary J Blige on a song for the album and the singer will join him on tour to promote the record in coming months.
He gushed: "It's a very exciting thing when two people like Mary and me come together. It's never been done, but it kind of makes sense and you're like 'Wow!', and this is very exciting for me because I'm a fan of hers."
R. Kelly has already been in the studio working on their track and plans to approach the 'No More Drama' singer about recoding more material together.
He said: "I'm even looking forward to proposing that we do a whole album together. But this is the first I've mentioned it. The 'King and Queen' album."
R. Kelly next album named White Panties
R. Kelly is working on a sequel to his album 'Black Panties'.
The 'Ignition' hitmaker will name the record 'White Panties', following the success of his 2013 album, and has told fans to "expect a whole other level" when the new music is released.
Talking about the album name, he told V magazine: "I always follow what my spirit tells me to do. When I get into the studio I write from my heart. I try to write life and not songs.
"People live life, and when you write life, you're going to mess around touch somebody's heart, and they'll relate to you and what you're singing about."
The 47-year-old star is also collaborating with Mary J Blige on a song for the album and the singer will join him on tour to promote the record in coming months.
He gushed: "It's a very exciting thing when two people like Mary and me come together. It's never been done, but it kind of makes sense and you're like 'Wow!', and this is very exciting for me because I'm a fan of hers."
R. Kelly has already been in the studio working on their track and plans to approach the 'No More Drama' singer about recoding more material together.
He said: "I'm even looking forward to proposing that we do a whole album together. But this is the first I've mentioned it. The 'King and Queen' album."
Music News
Professor Green's Puma clothing line has been axed.
The 'Remedy' rapper, who has launched two seasons of clothing and accessories with the sportswear brand, has been left disappointed after they pulled the plug on his Honey Badger range for 2014 last month.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Pro had been chatting about a new range for a while, but after a few months of delays, it was finally taken off the table.
"It's frustrating for everybody, because there had been a lot of time invested in it, but now just isn't the right time."
The 30-year-old star was dealt the blow during a difficult time after being arrested on suspicion of drink driving in November last year, before being re-arrested and bailed for attempting to pervert the course of justice.
A Puma spokeswoman said: "I can confirm that Puma and Professor Green haven't extended the agreement to produce a new collection for 2014.
"While there will be no specific collection this year, despite former plans, but that isn't to say the relationship is truly over.
"Both sides would like to work together in the future."
Last year the star said he was proud of the collaboration after the small capsule grew into a full range and included satin bomber jackets and leopard print t-shirts for both men and women.
He said: "What's cool about the honey badger is a lot of people don't know quite what it is. It's not got 'Professor Green and Puma' across the chest. That's why honey badger came into things. It had to have an identity."
Professor Green’s clothing range axed
Professor Green's Puma clothing line has been axed.
The 'Remedy' rapper, who has launched two seasons of clothing and accessories with the sportswear brand, has been left disappointed after they pulled the plug on his Honey Badger range for 2014 last month.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Pro had been chatting about a new range for a while, but after a few months of delays, it was finally taken off the table.
"It's frustrating for everybody, because there had been a lot of time invested in it, but now just isn't the right time."
The 30-year-old star was dealt the blow during a difficult time after being arrested on suspicion of drink driving in November last year, before being re-arrested and bailed for attempting to pervert the course of justice.
A Puma spokeswoman said: "I can confirm that Puma and Professor Green haven't extended the agreement to produce a new collection for 2014.
"While there will be no specific collection this year, despite former plans, but that isn't to say the relationship is truly over.
"Both sides would like to work together in the future."
Last year the star said he was proud of the collaboration after the small capsule grew into a full range and included satin bomber jackets and leopard print t-shirts for both men and women.
He said: "What's cool about the honey badger is a lot of people don't know quite what it is. It's not got 'Professor Green and Puma' across the chest. That's why honey badger came into things. It had to have an identity."
Movies
John Travolta has apologised for calling Idina Menzel 'Adele Dazeem' at the Oscars.
The 'Pulp Fiction' actor was met with ridicule on social media after mispronouncing the 'Frozen' actress' name when he introduced her to the stage to perform soundtrack song 'Let It Go' on Sunday night (02.03.14), and while he hasn't explained what went wrong, Travolta says he has "let go" of the embarrassing moment.
According to Today.com, in a statement issued through his publicist, he said: "I've been beating myself up all day. Then I thought ... what would Idina Menzel say? She'd say, 'Let it go, let it go!' Idina is incredibly talented and I am so happy 'Frozen' took home two Oscars Sunday night!"
While Travolta's flub pulled some of the attention away, Menzel gave a show-stopping performance of 'Let It Go', which was crowned Best Original Song at the Academy Awards, beating Pharrell Williams' 'Happy' - from the 'Despicable Me 2' soundtrack - and U2's 'Ordinary Love', which is featured in 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'.
'Frozen' also took home the prize for Best Animated Feature, despite stiff competition from 'Despicable Me 2' and 'The Croods'.
The family-friendly flick - which features the voices of Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad and Jonathan Groff - is on course to become Disney's highest grossing animated film and a stage adaptation is in the works.
John Travolta on Idina Menzel flub: ‘Let it go’
John Travolta has apologised for calling Idina Menzel 'Adele Dazeem' at the Oscars.
The 'Pulp Fiction' actor was met with ridicule on social media after mispronouncing the 'Frozen' actress' name when he introduced her to the stage to perform soundtrack song 'Let It Go' on Sunday night (02.03.14), and while he hasn't explained what went wrong, Travolta says he has "let go" of the embarrassing moment.
According to Today.com, in a statement issued through his publicist, he said: "I've been beating myself up all day. Then I thought ... what would Idina Menzel say? She'd say, 'Let it go, let it go!' Idina is incredibly talented and I am so happy 'Frozen' took home two Oscars Sunday night!"
While Travolta's flub pulled some of the attention away, Menzel gave a show-stopping performance of 'Let It Go', which was crowned Best Original Song at the Academy Awards, beating Pharrell Williams' 'Happy' - from the 'Despicable Me 2' soundtrack - and U2's 'Ordinary Love', which is featured in 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'.
'Frozen' also took home the prize for Best Animated Feature, despite stiff competition from 'Despicable Me 2' and 'The Croods'.
The family-friendly flick - which features the voices of Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad and Jonathan Groff - is on course to become Disney's highest grossing animated film and a stage adaptation is in the works.
Movies
Patrick Hughes will helm the remake of 'The Raid'.
The 'Expendables 3′ directer is working on the revamp of the Indonesian martial arts action film, which was originally released in 2011 when it was written and directed by Gareth Evans, according to deadline.com.
The script is being penned by 'Out Of The Furnace' writer Brad Ingelsby while original producer XYZ Films is also producing the new version, and Evans is executive producing.
'The Raid' received positive reviews from critics following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and grossed approximately $15M in the global box office.
The film follows the story of officer Rama (Iko Uwais) Sergeant Jaka, and Lieutenant Wahyu as they track down crime lord Tama Riyadi (Ray Sahetapy).
The sequel, titled 'The Raid 2: Berandal', is also directed, written and edited by Evans, and will be released later this month.
Uwais reprises his role as Rama as he goes on a mission to identify corrupt politicians and police.
Patrick Hughes to direct The Raid re-make
Patrick Hughes will helm the remake of 'The Raid'.
The 'Expendables 3′ directer is working on the revamp of the Indonesian martial arts action film, which was originally released in 2011 when it was written and directed by Gareth Evans, according to deadline.com.
The script is being penned by 'Out Of The Furnace' writer Brad Ingelsby while original producer XYZ Films is also producing the new version, and Evans is executive producing.
'The Raid' received positive reviews from critics following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and grossed approximately $15M in the global box office.
The film follows the story of officer Rama (Iko Uwais) Sergeant Jaka, and Lieutenant Wahyu as they track down crime lord Tama Riyadi (Ray Sahetapy).
The sequel, titled 'The Raid 2: Berandal', is also directed, written and edited by Evans, and will be released later this month.
Uwais reprises his role as Rama as he goes on a mission to identify corrupt politicians and police.
Royal
Britain's Prince Harry and girlfriend Cressida Bonas had dinner at The Ivy in London on Monday night (03.03.14).
The royal couple dined with Cressida's brother-in-law Sam Branson, who married her half sister Isabella Calthorpe last year, and the pair didn't mind Sam joining their cosy date night.
Harry, 29, wore a baseball cap for the low-key evening out, along with a navy fleece and jeans, while Cressida, 25, chose a black outfit and wore her blonde hair in waves.
The couple made sure they weren't photographed next to each other walking into the venue and Harry went on ahead of Cressida but kept a close eye on her.
According to E! News, the group looked "happy and relaxed" during the meal and were "casual and friendly", chatting to each other throughout the night.
Meanwhile, the prince has reportedly given his girlfriend her own security pass for his Kensington Palace apartment.
The loved-up royal and the blonde beauty are said to be spending more time together and Cressida now has full access to the exclusive London complex, where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also live.
A source said: "Now she is a more regular fixture in Harry's life, security for her has been relaxed somewhat."
Harry and Cressida dined at The Ivy in London
Britain's Prince Harry and girlfriend Cressida Bonas had dinner at The Ivy in London on Monday night (03.03.14).
The royal couple dined with Cressida's brother-in-law Sam Branson, who married her half sister Isabella Calthorpe last year, and the pair didn't mind Sam joining their cosy date night.
Harry, 29, wore a baseball cap for the low-key evening out, along with a navy fleece and jeans, while Cressida, 25, chose a black outfit and wore her blonde hair in waves.
The couple made sure they weren't photographed next to each other walking into the venue and Harry went on ahead of Cressida but kept a close eye on her.
According to E! News, the group looked "happy and relaxed" during the meal and were "casual and friendly", chatting to each other throughout the night.
Meanwhile, the prince has reportedly given his girlfriend her own security pass for his Kensington Palace apartment.
The loved-up royal and the blonde beauty are said to be spending more time together and Cressida now has full access to the exclusive London complex, where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also live.
A source said: "Now she is a more regular fixture in Harry's life, security for her has been relaxed somewhat."
TV
Michael Le Vell is taking a break from 'Coronation Street' to battle his drink and drug demons.
The 49-year-old actor, who was cleared of 12 child sex abuse charges last year but admitted on Sunday (02.03.14) that he had turned to cocaine in the run up to the trial, met with ITV bosses yesterday (04.03.14) and is said to be seeking "professional help" after making the admission.
A spokesman for ITV said: "Coronation Street and Michael Le Vell have mutually agreed that he will take a break from the programme whilst he seeks professional help for personal issues."
Michael, who plays car mechanic Kevin Webster in the soap, insists he has only snorted cocaine twice in his life - once before his trail in September and a second time after he was cleared of rape and sex offences against a teenager.
He re-joined the cast of 'Coronation Street' six weeks ago and will return on screen on March 21, featuring in episodes until the end of April, but TV bosses have already started writing him out of the show again.
Michael has previously decided against entering a treatment facility but friends believe it is now his only option.
A 'Coronation Street' source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "We are giving him time to get the help he wants but he has not decided whether that involved rehab.
"That will be his personal choice. There are lots of options. It is about what he feels is right for his situation.
"This is someone who has been through a hell of an experience."
Before the decision was made for him to take a break, Michael said: "I know what is coming and what can I do? I am not denying it. When you get caught you have hold your hands up.
"But believe me I am not a drug addict or a regular user."
Michael Le Vell taking break from Coronation Street
Michael Le Vell is taking a break from 'Coronation Street' to battle his drink and drug demons.
The 49-year-old actor, who was cleared of 12 child sex abuse charges last year but admitted on Sunday (02.03.14) that he had turned to cocaine in the run up to the trial, met with ITV bosses yesterday (04.03.14) and is said to be seeking "professional help" after making the admission.
A spokesman for ITV said: "Coronation Street and Michael Le Vell have mutually agreed that he will take a break from the programme whilst he seeks professional help for personal issues."
Michael, who plays car mechanic Kevin Webster in the soap, insists he has only snorted cocaine twice in his life - once before his trail in September and a second time after he was cleared of rape and sex offences against a teenager.
He re-joined the cast of 'Coronation Street' six weeks ago and will return on screen on March 21, featuring in episodes until the end of April, but TV bosses have already started writing him out of the show again.
Michael has previously decided against entering a treatment facility but friends believe it is now his only option.
A 'Coronation Street' source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "We are giving him time to get the help he wants but he has not decided whether that involved rehab.
"That will be his personal choice. There are lots of options. It is about what he feels is right for his situation.
"This is someone who has been through a hell of an experience."
Before the decision was made for him to take a break, Michael said: "I know what is coming and what can I do? I am not denying it. When you get caught you have hold your hands up.
"But believe me I am not a drug addict or a regular user."
Showbiz
Cate Blanchett celebrated her Oscar win with a new tattoo.
The 44-year-old star - who picked up the Best Actress prize at Sunday's (02.03.14) Academy Awards for her role in 'Blue Jasmine' - was seen visiting Shamrock Social Club with husband Andrew Upton and their friends Amy Adams and her fiancé Darren LeGallo on Monday (03.03.14).
And, according to the New York Post newspaper, Cate was seen leaving the tattoo parlour - which has previously inked stars including Johnny Depp, Lady Gaga and Harry Styles - with a black bandage on her wrist, while Darren was sporting a similar dressing on top of his forearm. It is unclear what designs they had administered.
A staff member at Shamrock Social Club declined to comment on the high-profile visit.
However, the posted on their twitter account: "Congrats to our friends @JaredLeto and #CateBlanchett for your #Oscar wins! (sic)"
It is believed this isn't the first time Cate - who has sons Dashiell, 12, Roman, nine, and Ignatius, five, with Andrew - has had a tattoo.
A photograph from an unknown date of her modelling a Dior Homme suit and slightly lifting her shirt showed a hint of artwork.
And when once asked if she had tattoos, she simply replied: "Oh, there you go."
Cate Blanchett gets Oscars tattoo
Cate Blanchett celebrated her Oscar win with a new tattoo.
The 44-year-old star - who picked up the Best Actress prize at Sunday's (02.03.14) Academy Awards for her role in 'Blue Jasmine' - was seen visiting Shamrock Social Club with husband Andrew Upton and their friends Amy Adams and her fiancé Darren LeGallo on Monday (03.03.14).
And, according to the New York Post newspaper, Cate was seen leaving the tattoo parlour - which has previously inked stars including Johnny Depp, Lady Gaga and Harry Styles - with a black bandage on her wrist, while Darren was sporting a similar dressing on top of his forearm. It is unclear what designs they had administered.
A staff member at Shamrock Social Club declined to comment on the high-profile visit.
However, the posted on their twitter account: "Congrats to our friends @JaredLeto and #CateBlanchett for your #Oscar wins! (sic)"
It is believed this isn't the first time Cate - who has sons Dashiell, 12, Roman, nine, and Ignatius, five, with Andrew - has had a tattoo.
A photograph from an unknown date of her modelling a Dior Homme suit and slightly lifting her shirt showed a hint of artwork.
And when once asked if she had tattoos, she simply replied: "Oh, there you go."
Showbiz
Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong'o are reportedly dating.
The 'Shame' star is said to have been romancing his '12 Years A Slave' co-star on and off in recent months but he is now keen to show her he's "serious" about their relationship.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "They have an incredible connection after the whirlwind of filming '12 Years A Slave' and then promoting it together.
"In September during the Toronto Film Festival they had a brief romance. Now Michael is intent on showing how he wants to get serious again and made a point of bringing his mum Adele to the Oscars rather than a date.
"Lupita's the most in-demand woman in the world at the moment so it will be hard to make it work but their chemistry is undeniable."
Lupita, 31, grew close to 36-year-old Michael - who was previously in a relationship with Gerard Butler's ex-girlfriend Madalina Ghenea - when they filmed the Oscar-winning biopic and she admitted they shared a "ritual" where they'd "look into each other's eyes" and an "embrace" to help them cope with the intensity of the scenes they were working on.
The screen beauty explained: "Michael and I had a ritual that we never even really spoke about - we would make nice right before a scene, and then we'd make nice after a scene.
"Just looking into each other's eyes, an embrace, a squeeze of the hands - that would button the scene.
"And at the end of the day when the director Steve McQueen said cut, we would go out and enjoy the freedom that these people we were playing has granted us.
"It was a very close-knit cast and crew."
Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong’o dating?
Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong'o are reportedly dating.
The 'Shame' star is said to have been romancing his '12 Years A Slave' co-star on and off in recent months but he is now keen to show her he's "serious" about their relationship.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "They have an incredible connection after the whirlwind of filming '12 Years A Slave' and then promoting it together.
"In September during the Toronto Film Festival they had a brief romance. Now Michael is intent on showing how he wants to get serious again and made a point of bringing his mum Adele to the Oscars rather than a date.
"Lupita's the most in-demand woman in the world at the moment so it will be hard to make it work but their chemistry is undeniable."
Lupita, 31, grew close to 36-year-old Michael - who was previously in a relationship with Gerard Butler's ex-girlfriend Madalina Ghenea - when they filmed the Oscar-winning biopic and she admitted they shared a "ritual" where they'd "look into each other's eyes" and an "embrace" to help them cope with the intensity of the scenes they were working on.
The screen beauty explained: "Michael and I had a ritual that we never even really spoke about - we would make nice right before a scene, and then we'd make nice after a scene.
"Just looking into each other's eyes, an embrace, a squeeze of the hands - that would button the scene.
"And at the end of the day when the director Steve McQueen said cut, we would go out and enjoy the freedom that these people we were playing has granted us.
"It was a very close-knit cast and crew."
Showbiz
Conan O'Brien will host the 2014 MTV Movie Awards.
The presenter announced on his TBS talk show 'Conan' last night (04.03.14) that he will be hosting the high-profile awards ceremony on April 13 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
He joked: "After eight years of intense negotiations, I am honoured to announce I am hosting MTV's second most prestigious awards show."
The star has plenty of experience hosting televised ceremonies, having previously fronted the Primetime Emmy Awards in both 2002 and 2006.
Jimmy Fallon, Aziz Ansari, Russell Brand and Sarah Silverman have all hosted the MTV Movie Awards in the past, with Rebel Wilson taking charge of last year's ceremony.
Conan, who is known for his self-deprecating humour, will be at hand to deliver the coveted golden popcorn statuettes to this year's winners.
The MTV Movie Awards will also feature sneak previews of the summer's most anticipated films with never-before seen footage.
Nominations go live tomorrow (06.03.14) on MovieAwards.MTV.com.
Conan started his career as a writer on 'Saturday Night Live', but his big break came with 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' in 1993. After a brief stint replacing Jay Leno on 'The Tonight Show', Conan began hosting his own show again, simply entitled 'Conan'.
Conan O’Brien to host MTV Movie Awards
Conan O'Brien will host the 2014 MTV Movie Awards.
The presenter announced on his TBS talk show 'Conan' last night (04.03.14) that he will be hosting the high-profile awards ceremony on April 13 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
He joked: "After eight years of intense negotiations, I am honoured to announce I am hosting MTV's second most prestigious awards show."
The star has plenty of experience hosting televised ceremonies, having previously fronted the Primetime Emmy Awards in both 2002 and 2006.
Jimmy Fallon, Aziz Ansari, Russell Brand and Sarah Silverman have all hosted the MTV Movie Awards in the past, with Rebel Wilson taking charge of last year's ceremony.
Conan, who is known for his self-deprecating humour, will be at hand to deliver the coveted golden popcorn statuettes to this year's winners.
The MTV Movie Awards will also feature sneak previews of the summer's most anticipated films with never-before seen footage.
Nominations go live tomorrow (06.03.14) on MovieAwards.MTV.com.
Conan started his career as a writer on 'Saturday Night Live', but his big break came with 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' in 1993. After a brief stint replacing Jay Leno on 'The Tonight Show', Conan began hosting his own show again, simply entitled 'Conan'.