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Beyonce is the most searched for female star on Google in the UK this year. The 'XO' singer has come under the spotlight over the last 12 months, with rumours suggesting that her marriage to hip-hop superstar Jay Z was on the rocks after he was seen c...

Sienna Miller: Motherhood felt natural


Sienna Miller was "overwhelmed" by how "normal" things felt when she had a child.
The 'American Sniper' actress adores being a mother to two-year-old Marlowe - her daughter with partner Tom Sturridge - and says she realised what was missing from her life when the little girl was born.
She said: "I was overwhelmed by how normal it felt. It was like, 'There you are -- that's what I have been missing.' Like we're both in on something only we know. An amazing sense of being complicit with a little being."
Sienna has been in a relationship with Tom, 29, for three years and the 32-year-old beauty loves the fact there is no "drama" in their lives.
She told the new issue of Vogue magazine: "Tom is a grounded, intelligent, kind, and intact person. That's amazing to be around. That's the father of my child. There's no drama."
Though Sienna insists her life with Tom and Marlowe is very "normal", she is adamant their day-to-day domesticity isn't boring.
She said: "It's very normal, very kind of still.
"We go to the country. I like to cook and go to Whole Foods. I have a [Newfoundland[ dog - not a dog but a bear - who when I walk pulls me over flat on my face into the mud.
"My baby pukes on me. It's life. It's very much a normal life."
"I really don't want to sound boring. It's completely crazy and illicit behind closed doors."
And the 'Factory Girl' star says she and Tom inspire one another to do better in their careers.
She said: "As much as he helps my work, I help him. We're both completely supportive of that need for creative output. At the moment, we're just both trying to blast it, to get to a really great place."

Ben Stiller: I’m lucky to have known Robin Williams


Ben Stiller feels "lucky" to have got to spend time with the late Robin Williams while making the 'Night At The Museum' films.
The 49-year-old actor stars alongside Williams in the latest instalment in the trilogy, 'Night At The Museum: Secret of the Tomb', and he will forever be grateful to have got to know his idol over the last few years.
Stiller insists he was "excited" every time he got to work with Williams - who tragically committed suicide in August at the age of 63 - on the franchise and never took it "for granted".
When asked how Williams' passing affects his opinion of the new movie, Stiller said: "I don't how it affects how I look at the film, but, for me, I never took it for granted to be able to work with Robin because I was always a huge fan of his. Growing up he was one of my comedic idols and this was the only chance I ever had to work with him. So every time we got to work together on these movies I was always excited ... I feel really lucky to have had that opportunity and to have got to spend time with him and to be in the movies with him. It's great that the movies exist but for me it's the experience that I will take away."
Even though Stiller starred with Williams on three occasions he always felt in awe when he was sharing lines with the comedy legend, despite Williams' efforts to put everyone on set at ease.
Speaking at a press conference in London on Monday (15.12.14), Stiller told BANG Showbiz: "He was very generous and kind and would make everybody feel like an equal. It was great to be around him and have him treat you that way that but in reality, for me, under the surface I was always really just a fan."
Stiller reprises his role as museum night guard Larry Daley in the film - which is released on December 19 - and it also stars Owen Wilson, Sir Ben Kingsley, Rebel Wilson, Dan Stevens and Ricky Gervais among others.
'Night At The Museum: Secret of the Tomb' is one of the last movies Williams made before his passing and features a tribute to him and late actor Mickey Rooney, who makes a brief appearance, in the end credits, accompanied by the words "the magic never ends".

Sam Smith plans to be dumped


Sam Smith is planning to be dumped.
The 'Money on My Mind' hitmaker - who, just yesterday (15.12.14), confirmed he had started dating - is already hoping the relationship ends so he can find inspiration for his new album.
He told MTV News: "I'm just going to try to fall in love and make them dump me so I can write another record.
"I always thought I would wait [to write new songs], because I've got a long time to go before I'm even going to think of releasing, but I've already started writing some songs and have some ideas and stuff."
Earlier, the 22-year-old singer revealed that he had started dating Jonathan, an extra in his music video.
Speaking of his new man, he said: "It's very early days. I'm talking very, very, very early days.
"But he's really sweet. I met him on the video for 'Like I Can', he was one of 20 extras."
The 'Stay With Me' hitmaker revealed that the relationship was in its early stages, admitting that the pair hadn't even made it official.
He explained: "It's a surreal thing to be talking about because I haven't even confirmed with him that we're officially seeing each other."
Sam also revealed he had already started work on his second album, which follows his critically-acclaimed debut LP, 'In The Lonely Hour'.
He said: "I've already come up with the title, the concept, the artwork, everything.
"I'm already recording really rough demos on the road."

Jay Z eyes Beyoncé and Taylor Swift duet


Jay Z wants Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to duet.
The 'Empire State of Mind' hitmaker is reportedly keen for his wife and the 'Shake It Off' singer to collaborate on a new track and treated their attendance at her birthday party as a "business meeting".
A source revealed: "Taylor Swift's birthday was not just a fun celebration, it was also a business meeting for her, Jay Z, Beyonce and Justin Timberlake.
"Name me four other people that are more powerful in the music world right now. Jay Z is obviously aware of this and he is the ultimate business man."
The 45-year-old rapper and music producer wants to use Taylor's "powerhouse" status to develop his brand.
The source continued to HollywoodLife.com: "He knows that Taylor is an extreme powerhouse. He has told Taylor his ideas - he wants to do music with her, and he also wants her to do music with Beyoncé.
"Jay Z wants her brand to go in with him for other business ventures as well. If those four walk into a room, who is going to say no to them? Nobody!
"Jay Z is a mogul, he wants to make the most out of their friendship and business relationship and make the Mount Rushmore of music!"

Kris Jenner sick of prying daughters


Kris Jenner is sick of her daughters getting involved in her love life.
The 59-year-old television personality - who has Kim Kardashian West, 34, Khloé Kardashian, 30, Kourtney Kardashian, 35, Rob Kardashian, 27, Kendall Jenner, 19, and Kylie Jenner, 17 from her previous relationships - was encouraged to have a "fling" by her children in the summer this year, before she started dating Corey Gamble.
In an episode of 'Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons', as obtained by E! News, Kourtney tells her mother: "We just thought you needed a fling to let some of your -you've been in a pissy mood."
Kris immediately shoots back: "I can take care of myself!" before backtracking and telling her children to "keep looking if you see somebody, but just let me know. Maybe just someone a little bit older."
Despite falling out with her kids over her love life, Kris has admitted she is dreading the day all her children leave home.
Trying to contain her emotions, she explained: "One day, I know that I'll look around and they'll all be gone. It's so fast.
"[Kylie] keeps reminding me daily that she's 17 and there's only a few months left until she's 18. I ignore her because that's going to be weird and hard."
She added: "Khloé bought a house this year, and Kourtney bought a house this year, and Kendall bought a house this year, and Kim bought a new house this year. I do feel a little bit like it's an empty nest."

Kris Jenner wanted Kourtney Kardashian to film birth


Kris Jenner caused "tension" at the birth of Kourtney Kardashian's new baby.
The 59-year-old mother-of-six was reportedly the source of a lot of "drama" for the 35-year-old television personality and her partner, Scott Disick, whose third child was born on Sunday (14.12.14).
A source revealed: "There was drama surrounding the birth. But for the first time in quite a while, it was not centred around Scott!
"Kris wanted the cameras to roll on the birth and Kourtney had to fight with her to keep it private. Kris just wants to exploit anything that she can, so of course this is no different."
Despite the "drama", Scott and Kourtney - who already have Mason, five and Penelope, two - are hoping the new arrival can give them a "fresh start" in their relationship.
The source shared to RadarOnline.com: "[Scott] has been sober recently and totally stepped up to the plate for her, as he knew that she was going to give birth to their child.
"Hopefully this can be a fresh start for them. They are very happy parents right now and, regardless of what is going on in their relationship, sometimes a baby can make things all better.
"They have a brand new healthy boy and right now that is all that matters to her and her children."

First BRIT Awards performers announced

Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith are the first artists confirmed to play the BRIT Awards next year. The annual ceremony will take place on February 25th 2015 at London's O2 Arena. The 'Shake It Off' hitmaker is no stranger to the BRIT Awards st...

Eddie Redmayne marries


Eddie Redmayne has married Hannah Bagshawe.
The 32-year-old actor tied the knot with his fiancée at Babington House in Somerset, south-west England yesterday (15.12.14).
His representative told PEOPLE.com in a statement: "I am happy to confirm that Hannah and Eddie married today.
"They celebrated with a small number of close family and friends."
Yesterday (15.12.14), reports revealed that the couple were having a winter-wonderland themed event.
'The Theory of Everything' star admitted: "We like the hymn 'In The Bleak Midwinter' and wanted an excuse to sing that at a wedding."
The theme was reportedly brought alive by a special effects team at the Grade II* listed manor house, which is no stranger to celebrity weddings with reality TV star Millie Mackintosh and rapper Professor Green recently tying the knot at the venue.
Eddie announced the couple's engagement in The Times newspaper's Marriages, Births and Deaths column earlier this year.
The announcement read: "Mr E.J.D. Redmayne and Miss H.J. Bagshawe. The engagement is announced between Edward, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Redmayne of London, and Hannah, daughter of Mr Nicholas Bagshawe and Mrs Caryl Bagshawe, both of London."
Meanwhile, Eddie previously revealed that he measured Hannah's finger in her sleep so he knew what size engagement ring to buy for her.
He waited for "the middle of the night" before "taking her hand, and putting her finger next to my finger" to guess the right size.

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