Thursday, March 5, 2026

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Shailene Woodley: I fall in love with humans for who they are


Shailene Woodley can fall in love with men or women.
The 'Divergent' star refuses to limit herself to one sex when it comes to dating and is instead attracted to people's personalities.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, she confessed: "I fall in love with human beings based on who they are, not based on what they do or what sex they are."
Shailene has been romantically linked to her 'The Spectacular Now' co-star Miles Teller but she insists they have more of a brother and sister type of relationship.
She said: "I would say we have like a sibling relationship but with moments of sexual tension."
The 22-year-old actress' open attitude to relationships also extends to her views on sex scenes.
Shailene - who appears nude and in a variety of erotic scenes in 'White Bird in a Blizzard' - is prepared to strip off and act out lovemaking on the big screen if the role requires it and believes it is her responsibility as an actress to make the scenes as realistic as possible.
She explained: "When somebody's doing a sex scene and they're wearing a bra and underwear, that's not how it happens in real life. If I'm going to say yes to a movie where this is necessary, then I'm going to bring truth to that situation."

Intruder arrested at Justin Bieber’s home


An intruder has been arrested inside Justin Bieber's home.
Qianying Zhao - who stands 5'5" and weighs just 110 lb - was discovered sleeping in a bedroom inside the pop star's Atlanta home by the niece of the property owner yesterday (05.03.14).
She called police, who woke the woman and, when questioned, the alleged trespasser claimed she had met the 'Beauty and a Beat' hitmaker on twitter and was visiting him for a birthday party.
When she realised she was too late for the party, she instead found an open door and decided to let herself in to wait for the 20-year-old singer.
According to gossip website TMZ, Zhao was arrested for criminal trespass and placed into double-locked handcuffs with her hands behind her back.
It is unclear whether Justin - who moved to Atlanta recently following a string of incidents and rows with his neighbours in California - was at home at the time of the incident.
Meanwhile, the 'Believe' hitmaker has broken another record, as his 2010 single 'Baby' has racked up over a billion views on YouTube.
The video-sharing website posted on their twitter page: "Congratulations to @justinbieber and all the #Beliebers who propelled "Baby" to its billionth view on YouTube.(sic)"

Prince William and Duchess Catherine holiday in Maldives

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Wild Beasts’ Tom Fleming thinks arrogance is important


Wild Beast's Tom Fleming says bands have to have a "certain amount of arrogance" to be successful.
The band released their first single 'Brave Bulging Buoyant Clairvoyants' in 2006 but became better known after being nominated for a Mercury Prize for their 2009 album 'Two Dancers', and bassist Tom Fleming thinks bands have to be slightly arrogant in order to do well.
He said: "I don't think the world has got to be any fairer or better a place since we've been making music but I think we still feel - as any good band or artist should feel - that it is you against the world.
"You have to have a certain amount of arrogance mixed with absolute terror that it may or may not work. But that's the good part, that's the exciting part."
Tom and his bandmates' - Hayden Thorpe, Ben Little and Chris Talbot - other albums include their 2008 debut 'Limbo Panto', 2011's 'Smother' and 'Present Tense', which was released last month, and he claims they've never been a "yeah, oh baby" kind of band because their lyrics are important to them.
He told XFM Radio: "I think a lot of our favourite songwriters are lyricists as well. I think lyrics are an instrument. They are supposed to add to a whole - whether those lyrics sound appropriate or inappropriate - lyrics are supposed to have a musical aspect to them too rather than just being words that mean something."

Charlotte Church thrills at sci-fi show


Charlotte Church performed a sci-fi themed concert in London on Wednesday night (05.03.14) to launch her new release 'FOUR'.
The special concert at London's Riverside Studios saw Charlotte don UV face paint and wear a gown with tentacles made of LED lights as she played with her band, who also wore florescent make-up.
The 28-year-old Welsh singer performed tracks from her EP - which is released on March 10 - as well as a haunting Elliott Smith cover and songs from the previous three EPs of her ambitious, five-part series.
For the second half of the concert Charlotte was joined by the London Contemporary Voices choir, and during the finale of the show - which was named 'Entanglement' after the lead track from 'FOUR' - giant tentacles of flashing lights came out from the 28-year-old singer's dress and wrapped around the entire audience.
Fans and guests were painted with UV make-up and were given glowing accessories as they entered the event to create a "cartoon" atmosphere.
Speaking about the gig, Charlotte - who signed copies of 'FOUR' for fans afterwards - said: "It's like a cartoon, big and bright and colourful, but it's also a product of us pushing what we can do and pushing the boundaries when we're performing live."

ITV confirms third series of Mr Selfridge


ITV has confirmed a new series of 'Mr Selfridge'.
The hit period drama starring Jeremy Piven will return for a third series next year, with filming due to commence in April.
ITV's director of drama Steve November said in a statement: "We're delighted to commission a third series of 'Mr Selfridge'. It's been very pleasing to see how the audience have reacted to 'Mr Selfridge' and the vibrant and inspirational world the production team have created."
Kate Lewis, executive producer for ITV Studios, said: "We have some surprises in store for an audience in this third series. You only have to walk down Oxford St today to know that Selfridges Department Store continued to be successful, but for its founder, Harry Selfridge, things were very different. His story was a rollercoaster ride that ended rather tragically. We pick up Series 3 in 1919, the point at which his life really begins to unravel."
The second series of 'Mr Selfridge', which stars Jeremy as Selfridges founder Harry Selfridge, has continued to perform admirably in the ratings on Sunday nights.
The series is averaging 6.4 million viewers and topped BBC One rival 'The Musketeers' in the ratings on Sunday (02.03.14).

Reggie Yates praises ‘deserving’ Voice host Marvin Humes


Reggie Yates is proud of his pal Marvin Humes' presenting success.
The TV star and Holly Willoughby were replaced by the JLS singer and Emma Willis as the new co-hosts of 'The Voice' this year, and Reggie insists he didn't need to offer Marvin advice because his friend is deserving of the job and has a bright future as a presenter.
Asked how he feels about new presenting duo, Reggie exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I think it's great. I know Emma very well - I've known her for years, we did a show together ages ago. I think she does an incredible job on 'Big Brother' so I'm sure she's doing great on this.
"Marvin is genuinely one of the nicest people alive, there's not a bad bone in his body, he's such a nice guy, so chilled out. Its amazing to see him get this opportunity, he deserves it.
"I didn't give him advice that's patronising, that's rude. I just said, 'Congrats and good luck!' I knew he would do well. It goes without saying. There's a lot of people who don't need a pat on the back because they deserve it. I'm just really happy for him."
However, Reggie admitted he hadn't watched a single episode of the BBC One show this series because he's been away filming his new documentary series 'Extreme South Africa', and preferred to spend his one evening off catching up with Marvin and his wife Rochelle rather than glued to the TV.
He said: "I've not been in the country! The one night that I was here and I was able to watch it I was at Marvin's house for dinner ... myself, my girlfriend, Marvin and Rochelle all had dinner at their house and it was lovely.
"Roch cooked. The telly wasn't on, we were too busy chatting! But loads of my mates are talking about it so I'm going to iPlayer it."
Reggie was joined by singer Dannii Minogue, interior designer Kelly Hoppen and musician turned cheese-maker Alex James in central London today (06.03.14) at the launch of eBay's new features to create an inspiring and more personalised shopping experience.
eBay users in the UK can now enjoy the global commerce site's new features including creating your own collections, following others and discovering the very best collections.
Follow the Curators eBay Collections at www.ebay.co.uk/today.

James Nesbitt to star in The Missing


James Nesbitt will star in new BBC One drama 'The Missing'.
The 49-year-old actor will star alongside Frances O'Connor in the new thriller about a couple whose child goes missing while they are on holiday in France.
The eight-part series is a co-production with US channel Starz and follows distraught father Tony (James) as he hunts for his son, Oliver, in Paris.
The tragedy has a huge effect on Tony's marriage to Emily, played by 'Mr Selfridge' actress Frances, and threatens to tear the couple apart.
Meanwhile, Tcheky Karyo is set to play a French detective who heads up the police investigation into the disappearance.
BBC's head of independent drama Polly Hill said: "We are pleased to announce such an exciting cast that brings together the best of British and French actors, led by James Nesbitt, Frances O'Connor and Tcheky Karyo, in this powerful new drama for BBC One."
Producer John York added: "It's rare to find a new take on the detective drama, so it's a real pleasure to be involved with a project that both embraces the genre while finding incredibly exciting new ways to play with it. Great writing and a fantastic cast add up to something very special."
The series is currently being filmed in Brussels and will air later this year.

Lawrence Sher to direct O’ Lucky Day


Lawrence Sher has been named as director of the new Peter Dinklage movie 'O'Lucky Day'.
The 44-year-old cinematographer - known for his work on comedies 'The Dictator', 'Due Date' and 'The Hangover' trilogy - will take up the director's chair for the new Paramount project starring the 'Game Of Thrones' actor, according to Variety.
Although little is known about the plot of 'O' Lucky Day', the flick has previously been described as an "R-rated leprechaun comedy" with the story following Dinklage, as he attempts to pass himself off as one of the fairytale creatures.
Sher will add a sought after directing credit to his list of achievements, whilst Dinklage will also have a hand in producing the film.
Dinklage, 44, is also rumoured to be in contention for yet another starring role in the television adaptation of the sci-fi book series 'The Beasts Of Valhalla' by George C Chesbro, appearing as private eye Dr Robert Frederickson.
According to Empire, show writer Justin Monjo said: "HBO and Red Hour think [Dinklage] is perfect for the part and are very excited about the project."

John Logan ‘excited’ about Bond 24


John Logan is "excited" about 'Bond 24'.
The screenwriter claims he is "almost done" penning the script for the Sam Mendes-directed film and reassures the next instalment in the James Bond franchise won't disappoint.
Logan told Empire Magazine: "Right now the first draft is almost done I'm terrifically excited about it! I've been working very closely with Sam, and it's been joyous to pick up from our work on Skyfall and just continue on with the storytelling.
The new movie continues the themes of Skyfall. Some of the characters and themes that we began to introduce in Skyfall will play out, I hope successfully, in the next movie."
He added: "You ain't seen nothing yet."
Logan's comments come after Daniel Craig, signed up to star as the 007 secret service agent on two more films, but the 52-year-old screenwriter remained tight-lipped as to whether those films will involve a part one and part two.
He said: "I'm just trying to get one done first! If I survive this one, we'll see about the next one! [But I] couldn't comment!"
'Bond 24' is released in the UK on October 23, 2015, and in the US on November 6, 2015.

Dannii Minogue owns a worm farm


Dannii Minogue has a worm farm.
The Australian star decided to take up the unconventional hobby of vermicomposting when she realised the wriggly creatures were the only pets she could keep alive because of her busy schedule.
The singer-and-presenter has teamed up with eBay to handpick items from the global commerce site to create her own custom-made list of her favourite things, and she confessed to using their brand new features including Collections, Follow and eBay Today to browse items that will keep her beloved worms healthy and happy.
Speaking at the eBay launch in London today (06.03.14), Dannii joked: "You're exposing stuff that you're into that people don't know. I was telling Reggie [Yates] earlier that I have worms.
"I have a worm farm. Other pets I can't take care of because I'm travelling between London and Melbourne. But that's the kind of thing I have on there ... I've also got clothes and shoes, I've got homeware. I like to find vintage stuff."
Dannii - who has a three-year-old son, Ethan, with former partner Kris Smith - claims the new personalised shopping experience, which allows you to follow other people's Collections and suggests must-see lists, has revolutionised her life because she is usually too impatient to hit the shops.
The 'X Factor' Australia judge said: "I don't really like to shop. I have a short attention span. To make collections is kind of a window into other people's souls. Clothes shopping for me, I'm lucky enough where a stylist will come in with an edited rack and I'll go, great - I'll take that that and that home. It's somebody else's job."
Dannii was joined by Blur rocker and cheese-maker Alex James, interior designer Kelly Hoppen and TV presenter Reggie Yates at the launch event, and father-of-five Alex joked that all his Collections feature a heavy dose of wellington boots, waterproofs and wet wipes.
He quipped: "I was thinking of it as a garden, I keep adding new elements to it. It's quite compulsive. It's sort of a widow to your soul shopping, it tells people everything about you ...
"All my collections feature wet wipes! It has everything from a tent to an art book. "

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis engaged for weeks


Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have been engaged for "a couple of weeks".
The 'Two and a Half Men' actor - who was previously married to Demi Moore - and the 'Friends With Benefits' actress sparked speculation last week that they are planning to marry after the brunette beauty was pictured with a ring on her engagement finger, but friends of the couple admit Ashton actually popped the question some time ago, though they still haven't started planning their wedding.
The source said: "It won't necessarily be a short engagement. They haven't begun planning the wedding yet."
Ashton, 36, is said to have chosen a "simple" engagement ring for the 30-year-old beauty - who he has been friends with since they worked on 'That 70s Show' 16 years ago - and the low-key style reflects their union.
The source told People magazine: "It's a simple band with a round diamond. No baguettes, no insets. It's not ostentatious, like a Kim Kardashian ring. She doesn't need a security team with her to wear it. It's a lot like her and Ashton."
The couple - who haven't confirmed their engagement and have rarely spoken about their two-year relationship - spend most of their time together at sporting events or family affairs but they did attend a party in New York last month where they appeared casual, despite being very serious about one another.
The source added: "They weren't overtly lovey-dovey, but they kissed and you could tell he was proud of her, and she was happy he was there."