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Chris Pratt: Parks and Recreation bosses ran out of ideas


Chris Pratt thinks 'Parks and Recreation' bosses had to end the show because they "ran out of ideas".
The 35-year-old star rose to fame partly thanks to his role as Andy Dwyer in the NBC sitcom - which is set to return for its seventh and final season next year - but the actor admits it is about time the show came to an end.
He said: "I think there's a collective feeling that people are creatively spent. You kind of run out of ideas."
Since starring in 'Parks and Recreation' - which was renewed for its final season in March - Chris has gone onto appear in a number of films including 'The Lego Movie' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy', but he has already set his sights on directing because he wants to have creative control over his projects.
The 'Zero Dark Thirty' actor added to GQ magazine: "I'm always biting my tongue. When I'm on set, I kind of wish I could just tell everybody what to do.
"If I could tell everybody what to do, it would be great, and it would be done faster. And so that's what I'm working toward. I want control. I want control over something."

Willow Smith made miserable by school


Willow Smith claims school made her "depressed".
The 'Whip My Hair' singer - whose parents are Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith - entered mainstream education for one year and insists the only thing she discovered from the experience is that it makes kids unhappy.
She said: "I went to school for one year. It was the best experience but the worst experience. The best experience because I was, like, 'Oh, now I know why kids are so depressed.' But it was the worst experience because I was depressed."
Meanwhile, her brother Jaden, 16, insists people "never learn anything" from school and he and his 14-year-old sister will do better because their learning "will never end".
He said: "You never learn anything in school. Think about how many car accidents happen every day. Driver's ed? What's up? I still haven't been to driver's ed because if everybody I know has been in an accident, I can't see how driver's ed is really helping them out.
"Here's the deal: School is not authentic because it ends. It's not true, it's not real. Our learning will never end. The school that we go to every single morning, we will continue to go to."
Willow went on to claim she has been forced to write books for herself to read because no other novels interest her.
She said: "There're no novels that I like to read so I write my own novels, and then I read them again, and it's the best thing."
Jaden added in the joint interview with T magazine: "Willow's been writing her own novels since she was six."

Matthew McConaughey receives Hollywood star


Matthew McConaughey received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday (17.11.14).
The 'Dallas Buyers Club' hailed the honour as a "great moment" in his career as he made a speech to a watching crowd which included his 'Interstellar' director Christopher Nolan and co-stars Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain, his wife Camila Alves and their children Levi, six, Vida, four, and Livingston, 22 months.
He said: "It is a special day for me. This is a great moment in my career and my life...I only saw two or three films before I was 18 years old.
" I got my first job in Austin, Texas, on a film called 'Dazed & Confused'. Little did I know it'd turn out to be a career and something that I've learned to love and am learning to love even more."
The 45-year-old hunk went on to express his "pride" in his career and how lucky he feels to enjoy his work so much.
He added: "I am from Texas. We have a home in Texas, but this business and this industry, I feel like it's a privilege every single day that I get to get up on a Monday morning--I have a career that I look forward to Monday morning, to going to work. That I'm proud to be able to say.
"This industry has given me a lot, it's given me a chance to live out some dreams I didn't even know I had, dreams I'm still finding along the way, and what other business can you go live 'em out, but in this storytelling business?"
Following the ceremony, Matthew was seen speaking quietly to his eldest child, and later revealed he had been discussing how it was a "permanent" tribute to his work that the youngster could visit anytime.
He explained to E! News: "Oh, just sayin' that's there, and it's gonna be there. So I said, 'You can come back, with me or without me, and that'll still be there. You have kids one day, you can bring them here, that'll be there. Their kids can come back one day and they can see it. It's the most public and permanent award I've gotten, I mean there it is."
McConaughey said it wasn't for him to say whether this was a so-called "high point" of his career, but "it's a good point."

Bob Geldof kicked off live TV


Bob Geldof was kicked off a TV appearance yesterday (18.11.14) for swearing twice.
The former Boomtown Rats frontman was being interviewed live on Sky News when he said "b******s" twice in response to questions about tax-dodging musicians.
When newsreader Jayne Secker brought up the issue of Band Aid's legacy and the hypocrisy of certain celebrities taking part in the single due to their history of tax avoidance, the 63-year-old organiser retorted, "I think you're talking b******s."
The news anchor continued the interview requesting that the star used less "colourful" language, but when asked a second question, he gave the same response which led to his microphone being muted and the interview being terminated.
Following the awkward appearance, Jayne slammed the star for his behaviour and accused him of dodging the question.
She tweeted: "Bob Geldof less willing to answer questions on pop star tax avoidance & criticism of band aid legacy (Well he did answer but with swearing) (sic)."
The singer and political activist recorded the fourth incarnation of the Band Aid single 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' on Saturday (15.11.14) with stars including Ed Sheeran, Bono, Sam Smith and Rita Ora singing lines on the track which is being sold to raise funds for the fight against Ebola in Africa.
The track was made available on Monday (17.11.14) and had already raised more than £1 million in pre-orders by Sunday evening (16.11.14), after it was premiered on 'The X Factor'.

Solange Knowles celebrated in the streets


Solange Knowles danced through the streets of New Orleans after her wedding.
The 28-year-old singer tied the knot with videographer Alan Ferguson on Sunday (16.11.14) and after the ceremony and a sit-down dinner, the couple loaded their guests onto three party buses, which drove to Esplanade Street, where a live band played and the group danced for 10 blocks before making their way to the New Orleans Museum of Art for a second reception.
And Solange's sister, Beyonce, and her husband Jay Z seemed to be having a particularly good time.
A source said: "Beyonce and Jay Z were totally into it and so affectionate. They both kept putting their hands on each other's butts and they were dancing up a storm. Beyonce and Jay Z were so friendly to everyone and very gracious. They seemed so genuinely happy. They were having the best night."
The happy couple - who live in New Orleans with Solange's son Julez, 10, from a previous marriage - arrived at the Holy Trinity Church on white bicycles, but the 51-year-old groom had to walk part of the way because he got a flat tire, much to their amusement.
The source told Us Weekly magazine: "They were giggling about it and didn't seem bothered at all. Passers-by were congratulating them, and they were overjoyed."
After the ceremony, the venue - which is also known as the Marigny Opera House - was transformed for the reception, where guests were seated on two long tables for a four-course dinner which included shrimp and grits, oyster and artichoke bisque, paupiette de poulet, and bread pudding and pineapple foster for dessert.
Solange donned two edgy looks for the wedding - a Stephane Rolland jumpsuit with an attached cape and Humberto Leon for Kenzo floor-length gown and cape - and insiders say the DJ was determined her big day would be "all about" music and fashion.
A source said: "The weekend was exactly what Solange wanted, friends and family in her favourite town. It was all about the fashion, it was all about the look and the music, because that's important to her. Alan's a great man and has made her very happy."

Zayn Malik furious over drug speculation


Zayn Malik is "angry and upset" after being accused of having a drug problem.
The 21-year-old singer is "gutted" to have missed a promotional trip to America to plug One Direction's new album 'Four' after falling ill at the weekend and was horrified when his bandmates were quizzed on live TV about the unsubstantiated allegations.
He told The Sun newspaper: "I'm really angry and upset by what was said on The Today Show. I was really ill at the weekend, that's why I couldn't fly to America.
"As soon as I'm feeling better I'm going to join the guys and carry on with the promotion for the album.
"I was gutted to have to miss album release day. But I'm going to be back as soon as I can."
The 'Steal My Girl' hitmaker spoke out after 'Today Show' host Matt Lauer queried his absence, asking the rest of the group: "There have been rumours of substance abuse, what's going on?"
As watching fans booed, Niall Horan shook his head in anger while Liam Payne replied: "No, he's just got a stomach bug, he's OK. He's just at home. He just needs to rest. He's OK.
"We only found out this morning, so we're really sad, he is as well, that he can't be here for our album release."
Zayn - who was the subject of a leaked video earlier this year in which he appeared to be smoking a marijuana-laced cigarette - recently missed another group commitment, leaving Liam, Niall, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson to shoot acceptance speeches for the three MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) they won earlier this month without him.

Rebecca Ferguson wants ‘millions’ of babies


Rebecca Ferguson wants to have "millions" of babies.
The 28-year-old singer has admitted she would love to expand her family, despite being ditched by her ex-boyfriend while she was pregnant with her third child, Arabella.
Rebecca - who also has Lillie, 10, and Karl, eight, from a former relationship - admitted looking after her three-week-old daughter has made her realise she wants to have a large family.
She said: "While I was pregnant I said I'd never have any more children, but after having her, I'd have a million now. I know that sounds bonkers.
"Getting your body back is the worry, but I love having kids; I'd love to have more.
"I'd love to get married and settle down and have more kids. I don't see a reason why not, it's just the case of finding the right man."
Rebecca - who came second on 'The X Factor' in 2010 - revealed the father of her two older children, Karl Dures, has offered to step in and even adopt her newborn, after the biological father walked out on her during her pregnancy.
Despite saying she thinks of her former love like a "brother", the brunette beauty hinted that their relationship could become romantic again in the future.
She told HELLO! magazine: "I wouldn't like to say. I'd never say never, but at the moment I just need time to heal. I think I'll probably like a good year of just being a single woman.
"I know it's a weird relationship for people to look at because we're not together, but [Karl] is like a brother to me."

Eddie Redmayne’s ‘horrific’ tweets


Eddie Redmayne insists he would be "horrific" if he joined Twitter.
The 'Les Miserables' star has no desire to join the social networking site because he knows he would spend far too long deliberating over what messages to send and whether his grammar and spelling were correct.
He said: "I guess you struggle enough to be present in the world at all.
"When I was younger, I tried to write a diary, and I felt so self-conscious, 'Who am I writing this for? I'm clearly not writing it for myself.'
"I think with tweeting, I'd be horrific. I'd always be looking down and asking, 'Is this the version that I want?' "
Instead, the 32-year-old star has turned to more traditional methods to inform the public of changes in his life, recently announcing his engagement to girlfriend Hannah Bagshawe in The Times newspaper.
When asked why he used this format to share the news, he told The Sunday Times Culture magazine: "[It's] a tradition, a lovely tradition."
Eddie popped the question to his fiancée while they were on holiday.
A source said at the time: "He had been planning it for a while. They have a very relaxed and supportive relationship ... they seemed to have always known they were going to spend the rest of their lives together."

Patrick Schwarzenegger ‘falling’ for Miley Cyrus


Patrick Schwarzenegger is "falling hard" for Miley Cyrus.
The 21-year-old model and actor and the 'We Can't Stop' hitmaker - who appeared to confirm their relationship when they were photographed kissing on Thursday night (13.11.14) - are reportedly in the relationship for the long haul.
A source revealed: "He is definitely falling hard for her and she really is liking all the attention he is giving her.
"This is something that is going to last."
When prompted about the possibility of their relationship developing further, the source added to HollywoodLife.com: "It could definitely lead that way and if Patrick gets what he wants it will, but they don't say 'I love you' to each other yet. Way too early!"
Meanwhile, the 21-year-old singer has reportedly begun to "impress" Patrick's mother.
The 'Stuck In Love' star - whose parents are Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver - is believed to have encouraged his mother to "warm up" to the idea that him and Miley are an item.
A source previously revealed: "Maria is still not convinced that Patrick should be focusing all his attention on Miley and isn't thrilled that a romance is brewing.
"But she is warming up to the idea that her feelings may change because she was impressed with the way Miley handled herself during the AFI event.
"There is still a lot more convincing to be done but cracks in the armour have begun."

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