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Melanie Griffith doesn't want to rush back into dating.
The 57-year-old actress - who split from Antonio Banderas in June after eight years of marriage - has revealed she is "laying low" but knows what kind of man she would be looking for.
When asked if she'd like to meet new people, she told television show, 'Extra': "I'm just kind of laying low.
"I think I'd like to meet a cowboy, like a real [man's] man. Somebody who's a man and is not concerned with this town."
Melanie - who has 18-year-old Stella Banderas with her ex-husband - also has two children from previous marriages: Alexander Bauer and Dakota Johnson and has revealed that she won't be going to see her daughter star in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.
The 'Crazy in Alabama' star explained: "It would just be too awkward. I think [Dakota] would be mortified if we came to see her movie. She said, 'You can see up 'til I lose my virginity and that's it."
Meanwhile, Melanie has revealed that her daughter was always keen to follow in her footsteps and become an actress.
Speaking of Dakota's childhood, she said: "She hated school. Around 11th grade, she was like, 'I'm going to be an actress. I'm going to be really big. I'm going to be bigger than you,' and she is... there is no lack of confidence with Dakota."
Melanie Griffith not keen to start dating again
Melanie Griffith doesn't want to rush back into dating.
The 57-year-old actress - who split from Antonio Banderas in June after eight years of marriage - has revealed she is "laying low" but knows what kind of man she would be looking for.
When asked if she'd like to meet new people, she told television show, 'Extra': "I'm just kind of laying low.
"I think I'd like to meet a cowboy, like a real [man's] man. Somebody who's a man and is not concerned with this town."
Melanie - who has 18-year-old Stella Banderas with her ex-husband - also has two children from previous marriages: Alexander Bauer and Dakota Johnson and has revealed that she won't be going to see her daughter star in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'.
The 'Crazy in Alabama' star explained: "It would just be too awkward. I think [Dakota] would be mortified if we came to see her movie. She said, 'You can see up 'til I lose my virginity and that's it."
Meanwhile, Melanie has revealed that her daughter was always keen to follow in her footsteps and become an actress.
Speaking of Dakota's childhood, she said: "She hated school. Around 11th grade, she was like, 'I'm going to be an actress. I'm going to be really big. I'm going to be bigger than you,' and she is... there is no lack of confidence with Dakota."
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Lily Allen thinks selfies are dishonest.
The 'Hard Out Here' hitmaker - who believes people who take selfies are hiding "how they really look" - credits the photograph method as helpful when it comes to her music career.
She told the Mexican edition of Marie Claire: "I try to be as honest with myself as I possibly can be and hope that comes across with my music.
"Taking selfies is not how you really look like, is what you want other people to think you look like. That's what I try to apply to my music; not to take selfies."
The 29-year-old singer also revealed that she likes to annoy people and feels that "if you are not p***ing people off then you are not doing it right".
Meanwhile, Lily recently admitted that she doesn't take selfies seriously and just started posting them for her fans.
She said: "I like Instagram and recently I've gotten into the selfie because I understand that my fans are interested in what I'm wearing and how I've done my make-up or nails, so that serves a purpose.
"But I don't know why everyone is quite so obsessed with taking carefully posed pictures of themselves, then putting them on the internet. Mine tend to be a bit of a LOL; I don't take myself too seriously."
Lily Allen: Selfies are dishonest
Lily Allen thinks selfies are dishonest.
The 'Hard Out Here' hitmaker - who believes people who take selfies are hiding "how they really look" - credits the photograph method as helpful when it comes to her music career.
She told the Mexican edition of Marie Claire: "I try to be as honest with myself as I possibly can be and hope that comes across with my music.
"Taking selfies is not how you really look like, is what you want other people to think you look like. That's what I try to apply to my music; not to take selfies."
The 29-year-old singer also revealed that she likes to annoy people and feels that "if you are not p***ing people off then you are not doing it right".
Meanwhile, Lily recently admitted that she doesn't take selfies seriously and just started posting them for her fans.
She said: "I like Instagram and recently I've gotten into the selfie because I understand that my fans are interested in what I'm wearing and how I've done my make-up or nails, so that serves a purpose.
"But I don't know why everyone is quite so obsessed with taking carefully posed pictures of themselves, then putting them on the internet. Mine tend to be a bit of a LOL; I don't take myself too seriously."
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Chris Brown has opened up about his past "mistakes".
The 'Yeah 3X' hitmaker - who was convicted of assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 - has revealed he is still paying the price for his crime.
Speaking on Hot 97's 'Ebro In The Morning' radio show about the assault, he said: "So at the end of the day, I knew that was a mistake I would never make again, but I take into consideration like, dang, I was like 17, 18 - I'm 25 now.
"So I look back at it now like, dang, and I'm still doing community service and seeing the judge every month and a half over that situation.
"It's something that, in your personal life, you definitely wanna keep those skeletons in your closet but because I'm an artist like me, you gotta be public about it."
The 25-year-old singer also admitted that he suffered from his own "demons" but found songwriting therapeutic.
He explained: "Everybody has their own demons and their own skeletons, but it's only how they handle it after when it's showcased.
"Some people have great political speeches, I can't do that. I can talk about it like this. I can give you a great song."
Meanwhile, Chris spoke up about his alleged feud with rapper Drake, who started dating Rihanna after the couple split.
He said: "I'm content with who I am, so whoever decides to move on or do their thing, that's cool. You gotta consider that was in the thug Chris Brown era when I was...that was when I was all up on runnin' up on dudes."
The star also admitted that he felt hurt by the 'Diamonds' hitmaker's decision.
He added: "In a way I do...It's understandable. It's the game ... we do that at that age. I think once we hit our 30s, we're in a mature stage of life and we're not focusing on that."
Chris Brown: I’ve made mistakes
Chris Brown has opened up about his past "mistakes".
The 'Yeah 3X' hitmaker - who was convicted of assaulting ex-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009 - has revealed he is still paying the price for his crime.
Speaking on Hot 97's 'Ebro In The Morning' radio show about the assault, he said: "So at the end of the day, I knew that was a mistake I would never make again, but I take into consideration like, dang, I was like 17, 18 - I'm 25 now.
"So I look back at it now like, dang, and I'm still doing community service and seeing the judge every month and a half over that situation.
"It's something that, in your personal life, you definitely wanna keep those skeletons in your closet but because I'm an artist like me, you gotta be public about it."
The 25-year-old singer also admitted that he suffered from his own "demons" but found songwriting therapeutic.
He explained: "Everybody has their own demons and their own skeletons, but it's only how they handle it after when it's showcased.
"Some people have great political speeches, I can't do that. I can talk about it like this. I can give you a great song."
Meanwhile, Chris spoke up about his alleged feud with rapper Drake, who started dating Rihanna after the couple split.
He said: "I'm content with who I am, so whoever decides to move on or do their thing, that's cool. You gotta consider that was in the thug Chris Brown era when I was...that was when I was all up on runnin' up on dudes."
The star also admitted that he felt hurt by the 'Diamonds' hitmaker's decision.
He added: "In a way I do...It's understandable. It's the game ... we do that at that age. I think once we hit our 30s, we're in a mature stage of life and we're not focusing on that."
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Ellie Goulding has revealed she likes to "have a drink" before she goes on stage.
The 'Burn' hitmaker admits her pre-show ritual involves some liquid courage as it helps her get more "pumped" for the performance.
PageSix.com reports that Ellie said: "I always have a drink before I perform.
"I'll just have a drink ... I feel a bit more pumped and excited, but I don't get drunk. That would be a very bad idea."
Meanwhile, the 27-year-old singer has revealed she is "excited about the direction" of her new album.
She said: "I kind of don't want to give it away so soon! I feel like if I start talking about it now, I'll put it in my own head and it'll affect the process.
"I'm excited about the direction. I think it's easy to do something new and crazy, but I don't really overthink it when I get in the studio. I start a lot of stuff on guitar and I always have someone who plays piano with me."
Ellie added: "I have such an affinity with electronic music, classical music and folk music that so much stuff comes into it. All I'd like to say really is that I'm really happy and excited about the direction."
Ellie Goulding’s pre-show drinking ritual
Ellie Goulding has revealed she likes to "have a drink" before she goes on stage.
The 'Burn' hitmaker admits her pre-show ritual involves some liquid courage as it helps her get more "pumped" for the performance.
PageSix.com reports that Ellie said: "I always have a drink before I perform.
"I'll just have a drink ... I feel a bit more pumped and excited, but I don't get drunk. That would be a very bad idea."
Meanwhile, the 27-year-old singer has revealed she is "excited about the direction" of her new album.
She said: "I kind of don't want to give it away so soon! I feel like if I start talking about it now, I'll put it in my own head and it'll affect the process.
"I'm excited about the direction. I think it's easy to do something new and crazy, but I don't really overthink it when I get in the studio. I start a lot of stuff on guitar and I always have someone who plays piano with me."
Ellie added: "I have such an affinity with electronic music, classical music and folk music that so much stuff comes into it. All I'd like to say really is that I'm really happy and excited about the direction."
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Sarah Hyland wants a boyfriend who can make her laugh.
The 'Modern Family' actress, who recently secured a three-year restraining order against ex-boyfriend Matthew Prokop after claiming he abused her for four years before she ended their relationship in August, says she is open to dating again but wants someone with a great personality.
The 23-year-old star told Life & Style magazine: "My type is people who make me laugh. I don't think it's so much about looks. It's about personality, honestly - a sense of humour, sincerity, ambition and drive."
The petite beauty recently insisted she is doing well following her personal struggles.
She said: "I'm great. Working on 'Modern Family' and spreading awareness for adoption and cleaning up after your pets."
Sarah was initially granted a temporary restraining order against Matthew last month after accusing the actor, 24, of terrorising her verbally and physically during the last four years of their romance.
Matthew also allegedly pinned her against a car during an argument about her outfit in May before repeatedly calling her a "****" and choking her.
The Emmy Award-winner stated in the court documents: "His grip was so tight that I could not breathe or speak. I was scared and in fear for my life."
Following their split, Sarah claimed her former boyfriend "relentlessly bombarded me with vile, threatening and emotionally disturbing texts and voice mails including his own suicide threats".
The former couple started dating after meeting while auditioning for 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year' in 2008. They later starred together in the Disney Channel film 'Geek Charming' in 2011.
Sarah Hyland wants funny boyfriend
Sarah Hyland wants a boyfriend who can make her laugh.
The 'Modern Family' actress, who recently secured a three-year restraining order against ex-boyfriend Matthew Prokop after claiming he abused her for four years before she ended their relationship in August, says she is open to dating again but wants someone with a great personality.
The 23-year-old star told Life & Style magazine: "My type is people who make me laugh. I don't think it's so much about looks. It's about personality, honestly - a sense of humour, sincerity, ambition and drive."
The petite beauty recently insisted she is doing well following her personal struggles.
She said: "I'm great. Working on 'Modern Family' and spreading awareness for adoption and cleaning up after your pets."
Sarah was initially granted a temporary restraining order against Matthew last month after accusing the actor, 24, of terrorising her verbally and physically during the last four years of their romance.
Matthew also allegedly pinned her against a car during an argument about her outfit in May before repeatedly calling her a "****" and choking her.
The Emmy Award-winner stated in the court documents: "His grip was so tight that I could not breathe or speak. I was scared and in fear for my life."
Following their split, Sarah claimed her former boyfriend "relentlessly bombarded me with vile, threatening and emotionally disturbing texts and voice mails including his own suicide threats".
The former couple started dating after meeting while auditioning for 'High School Musical 3: Senior Year' in 2008. They later starred together in the Disney Channel film 'Geek Charming' in 2011.
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Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian West have named their new home after the property from 'Downton Abbey'.
The loved-up couple - who wed in Florence, Italy in May, and have one-year-old daughter North West together - have named their new Los Angeles home Highclere Castle, which is where the programme is filmed, because they want their home to mimic the property's opulence.
An LA insider told The Sun newspaper: "Kanye loves calling Kim 'lady'. He basically thinks he's an even cooler version of Lord Grantham."
Kim, 34, and her 37-year-old beau have been constructing their new 1,050 sq ft home for several months and will finish off the property by erecting a sign proudly declaring the house's name.
The source continued: "He wants the home to resemble Downton in its grandeur and 'regalness' and there will be a sign naming it Highclere Castle."
The pair have previously gushed about the Julian Fellowes-produced show, with Kim declaring in September that she is desperate to have a cameo.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I'm a big fan. I'd love to be on it if they asked. I love things like that."
Kim and Kanye name new home after Downton Abbey property
Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian West have named their new home after the property from 'Downton Abbey'.
The loved-up couple - who wed in Florence, Italy in May, and have one-year-old daughter North West together - have named their new Los Angeles home Highclere Castle, which is where the programme is filmed, because they want their home to mimic the property's opulence.
An LA insider told The Sun newspaper: "Kanye loves calling Kim 'lady'. He basically thinks he's an even cooler version of Lord Grantham."
Kim, 34, and her 37-year-old beau have been constructing their new 1,050 sq ft home for several months and will finish off the property by erecting a sign proudly declaring the house's name.
The source continued: "He wants the home to resemble Downton in its grandeur and 'regalness' and there will be a sign naming it Highclere Castle."
The pair have previously gushed about the Julian Fellowes-produced show, with Kim declaring in September that she is desperate to have a cameo.
She told The Sun newspaper: "I'm a big fan. I'd love to be on it if they asked. I love things like that."
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Danny DeVito doesn't like One Direction, despite appearing in their video for 'Steal My Girl'.
The pint-sized 'Matilda' actor featured in a clip for their new single which was unveiled last week, but explained that he only did so because his relatives said he should and because he wanted the boys to take a photo with his foot which he dubs "Troll Foot".
He told The Sun newspaper: "I have many, many young kids in my family who would just beat me up if I didn't do [the video].
"I saw it as an opportunity to take a picture of them with Troll Foot. That's what I did!"
When asked if he was a fan of the 'Midnight Memories' crooners, he retorted: "No, no, I'm a Bob Dylan fan."
However, despite being uninterested in the chart-topping band's music, the 69-year-old actor explained that he was excited to be involved with them because of their cult status.
He added: "I was flattered and I was really happy to go do it. It was a ball.
"It was reminiscent of the days when you saw The Beatles go somewhere and there were always packs of people following them."
Danny DeVito doesn’t like One Direction, despite being in their video
Danny DeVito doesn't like One Direction, despite appearing in their video for 'Steal My Girl'.
The pint-sized 'Matilda' actor featured in a clip for their new single which was unveiled last week, but explained that he only did so because his relatives said he should and because he wanted the boys to take a photo with his foot which he dubs "Troll Foot".
He told The Sun newspaper: "I have many, many young kids in my family who would just beat me up if I didn't do [the video].
"I saw it as an opportunity to take a picture of them with Troll Foot. That's what I did!"
When asked if he was a fan of the 'Midnight Memories' crooners, he retorted: "No, no, I'm a Bob Dylan fan."
However, despite being uninterested in the chart-topping band's music, the 69-year-old actor explained that he was excited to be involved with them because of their cult status.
He added: "I was flattered and I was really happy to go do it. It was a ball.
"It was reminiscent of the days when you saw The Beatles go somewhere and there were always packs of people following them."
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Nicki Minaj has been dubbed "incredibly rude" after turning up six hours late for a photoshoot.
The 31-year-old rapper arrived at 2am to shoot photos for a future issue of Billboard magazine in New York, and has since been blasted by staff for her rude behaviour.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Nicki turned up six hours late - everyone had been waiting all night for her."
Unfortunately for the people working on the shoot, the New Yorker - who will release her second full-length studio album 'The Pinkprint' in December - was on poor form after her late arrival, and was feeling too sleepy to pose for the camera.
The insider continued: "Even then she wasn't apologetic. She just kept falling asleep. It was incredibly rude and everyone was getting really angry with her."
This isn't the first time that the 'Superbass' hitmaker has been branded a diva, as actor and television personality David McIntosh also slammed the musician for her attitude when filming her recent 'Anaconda' video with her.
The 28 year old said: "Did I like her? No. She's a bit of a diva to be honest."
Nicki Minaj slammed for arriving six hours late for photoshoot
Nicki Minaj has been dubbed "incredibly rude" after turning up six hours late for a photoshoot.
The 31-year-old rapper arrived at 2am to shoot photos for a future issue of Billboard magazine in New York, and has since been blasted by staff for her rude behaviour.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Nicki turned up six hours late - everyone had been waiting all night for her."
Unfortunately for the people working on the shoot, the New Yorker - who will release her second full-length studio album 'The Pinkprint' in December - was on poor form after her late arrival, and was feeling too sleepy to pose for the camera.
The insider continued: "Even then she wasn't apologetic. She just kept falling asleep. It was incredibly rude and everyone was getting really angry with her."
This isn't the first time that the 'Superbass' hitmaker has been branded a diva, as actor and television personality David McIntosh also slammed the musician for her attitude when filming her recent 'Anaconda' video with her.
The 28 year old said: "Did I like her? No. She's a bit of a diva to be honest."
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Jessie J says people can't understand how hard it it to be famous.
The 'Bang Bang' hitmaker likes to offer support and advice to other artists because it isn't "easy" being in the public eye.
She said: "We've all been there. And I know how hard it is. Until you're famous and you go through what we go through, you can't understand. No-one understands.
"I think that it's important for people that are in a similar situation to help each other out, when it's tough, so that's how I am as a person.
"And all my friends understand that about me and sometimes I put my hands out. And if people want it, then great.
"It's really important that we support each other because its not easy."
The 26-year-old singer admits she feels frustrated when people tell her not to listen to her critics because it isn't a "human reaction" to just ignore "bullying" remarks.
She added to BANG Showbiz: "I always try and explain to my team that when someone writes something evil about you or something untrue, everyone says, 'Just ignore it, they're haters' but if someone comes up to you in the street and shouted in your face something mean or brought up your girlfriend or boyfriend and told them a lie, you're not going to be like 'Oh they're a hater, it's OK'.
"That's not a human reaction. And I don't believe that it's haters, I think its bullying."
Jessie J: Fame is hard
Jessie J says people can't understand how hard it it to be famous.
The 'Bang Bang' hitmaker likes to offer support and advice to other artists because it isn't "easy" being in the public eye.
She said: "We've all been there. And I know how hard it is. Until you're famous and you go through what we go through, you can't understand. No-one understands.
"I think that it's important for people that are in a similar situation to help each other out, when it's tough, so that's how I am as a person.
"And all my friends understand that about me and sometimes I put my hands out. And if people want it, then great.
"It's really important that we support each other because its not easy."
The 26-year-old singer admits she feels frustrated when people tell her not to listen to her critics because it isn't a "human reaction" to just ignore "bullying" remarks.
She added to BANG Showbiz: "I always try and explain to my team that when someone writes something evil about you or something untrue, everyone says, 'Just ignore it, they're haters' but if someone comes up to you in the street and shouted in your face something mean or brought up your girlfriend or boyfriend and told them a lie, you're not going to be like 'Oh they're a hater, it's OK'.
"That's not a human reaction. And I don't believe that it's haters, I think its bullying."
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