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Brad Pitt’s wedding was ‘amazing’


Brad Pitt says his recent wedding was "amazing."
The 'Fury' star, who married his long-term girlfriend Angelina Jolie in a low-key ceremony in France in late August, admits their relationship feels even more secure since they tied the knot.
Asked about their intimate nuptials, the 50-year-old star, who has six children, Maddox, 13, Pax, 10, Zahara, nine, Shiloh, eight, and six-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox with the 'Maleficent' actress, 39, told 'Good Morning America,' today (17.10.14): "It was an amazing day and I think there's an added security that comes with it."
Despite being very happy in his personal life, the heartthrob admits he was left feeling exhausted and traumatised for some time after filming his new World War II drama.
He told E! News: "I've always heard these stories of actors having a hard time shaking a role. It was true this time. We were really embedded with this one. I think the biggest challenge was when the film starts...they're three-and-a-half years into the war. They've been through Africa, they've been through France, they've been through Belgium, now they're deep into Germany, and to feel that exhaustion, the years of just psychic trauma...I think we got that [feeling, too]."

David Beckham teams up with Guy Ritchie for whisky ad


David Beckham has teamed up with Guy Ritchie for a new short film.
The 39-year-old hunk has joined forces with the 'Snatch' director for a new advert for HAIG CLUB - the new Single Grain Scotch Whisky produced in partnership with David and Simon Fuller - and admitted he had a "rewarding" experiencing working with the filmmaker.
He said: "Working with Guy to bring this tradition to life in a new way has been so rewarding.
"I love the tradition of toasting, it's something I always do with friends and family.
"HAIG CLUB has always been about friends coming together and that's what we wanted to reflect with the advert. It's as simple as that."
The former footballer - who has children Brooklyn, 15, Romeo, 12, Cruz, nine, and Harper, three, with wife Victoria Beckham - looks extremely dapper in the clip in a green velour suit jacket as he clasps hold of a glass of his whisky.
What's more, the star gets to do what he does best in the advert - which is available to view on YouTube.com/HaigClub - as he is seen clad in a leather jacket while riding a motorbike through the picturesque Scottish Highlands.
David launched his HAIG CLUB whisky earlier this month at a star-studded bash at Gilmerton house on the outskirts of Edinburgh in Scotland over the weekend, which was attended by the likes of his wife Victoria as well as their pals Gordon and Tana Ramsay and Professor Jimmy Choo.
As well as promoting his whisky brand, David also does a lot for charity and recently took time of his busy schedule to meet 11-year-old fan Lloyd Burton, whose football career was tragically cut short when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour in May last year.
The surprise meeting - which is set to air on Stand Up To Cancer's TV show on Channel 4 tonight (17.10.14) - featured the pair chatting about their love of Manchester United, David's former club, and the soccer star tells Lloyd what he's been up to since he retired from the beautiful game.
Lloyd said: "I had no idea that I was going to meet David Beckham, it was such a brilliant surprise! He was really nice and we chatted lots.
"He told me a bit about his family and other normal stuff and we talked about football quite a lot too. I love football and Beckham is one of my favourite players so I'll always remember that day."

Chris Martin’s friends approve of Jennifer Lawrence romance


Chris Martin's friends aren't surprised he is smitten with Jennifer Lawrence.
The Coldplay frontman, who split from Gwyneth Paltrow in March after 10 years of marriage, is said to be very happy with the 'Hunger Games' actress and his pals believe she has a lot in common with his estranged wife.
A source close to the 37-year-old British rocker said: "Although Jennifer is different from Gwyneth, both girls are earthy. They like to play and act silly at times."
However, the 'Magic' hitmaker's close friends believe he has much more in common with the 24-year-old star.
The insider added: "Chris is happy because he and Jennifer are on the same wavelength."
Chris, who has daughter Apple, 10, and son Moses, eight, with Gwyneth has also helped Jennifer finally move on from her ex-boyfriend Nicholas Hoult, whom she split from earlier this year after four years together.
The source told PEOPLE magazine: "They found each other when both needed someone new."
Although their romance is still going strong, the couple are still eager to avoid being photographed together and prefer to spend quality time together at home.
The friend said: "They usually stay in for dinner."

Robert Downey Jr. will introduce baby to Sherlock


Robert Downey Jr. wants to introduce his baby daughter to Sherlock when she's born.
The 49-year-old actor - who appeared as the titular character in the 2009 movie 'Sherlock Holmes' and the sequel 'Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows' - thinks the character is his film alter ego that he would most like his girl to meet, although he doesn't think the fictional detective would be a "good babysitter".
When asked which of his characters he would like to introduce her to, he told UK station BBC Radio 1: "Sherlock's kind of cool, but I don't know if Sherlock would be a good babysitter!"
The Hollywood star - whose wife, Susan Downey, is eight months pregnant - also revealed that their two-year-old son Exton Elias Downey is a fan of 'The Avengers', but isn't drawn to 'Iron Man' despite the fact that his dad has played armoured superhero several times.
He explained: "I have an almost three year old and I don't know why I'm such a company man, like, we'll take baths and I'll put little Avengers there and I'm like, 'Which one's that?' And he's like, 'Nick Fury.' I go, 'Which one do you like?' And I'm holding Iron Man in front of him, and he goes, 'Hawkeye!' "

The Edge’s cheese sandwich diet


U2 guitarist The Edge ate cheese sandwiches every day for his lunch for 14 years.
The 53-year-old musician admits his mother Gwenda was not a great cook and her packed lunches were particularly hit and miss so he asked her to make the one lunch that was consistently edible while he was at school..
In an interview with Christian O'Connell on his Absolute Radio Breakfast Show, he said: "My mum was a fantastic lady but the cooking was a bit sporadic and when it came to school lunches that's where her imagination seemed to kind of run out. So I think the first or second week of school I must have said something to the effect of, 'Mmm, I like the cheese sandwiches mum.' So henceforth every day for 14 years I had cheese sandwiches.
"I used to think, 'I must mention to mum that I'd rather like a bit of variety,' and then I'd forget."
The Edge's bandmate Bono - who he has been friends with since their childhood growing up in County Dublin - added the pair found ways to make the basic sandwich more exciting.
He quipped: "Yes we had a little heater, which we used to put The Edge's cheese sandwiches on and make them toasted cheese sandwiches so they would feel a little different."
During the interview the two stars addressed the criticism they received for making their new album 'Songs of Innocence' available as a free download to iTunes users, with Bono standing by his belief it was and still is a good idea.
He said: "Look, 25 million people have downloaded this album now and 85 million of them have checked us out. So, job done."

David Beckham joins fight against Ebola


David Beckham has joined the fight against Ebola and has called on the world to help "collectively halt" the "ferocious" illness.
The 39-year-old star has urged people to act against the deadly disease - which has a 70 per cent death rate - to help those in Sierra Leone and other countries because he believes the shocking sickness can be stopped if everyone works together.
Speaking in a video for charity Unicef - for which he is a Goodwill Ambassador - he said: "Six years ago, I travelled to Sierra Leone with Unicef. I was inspired and honoured to have met so many amazing people and to see the beautiful country.
"While there I was lucky enough to get a glimpse into the lives of children in remote villages and the challenges they faced in a country then devastated by civil war.
"Today, the courageous people of Sierra Leone are facing an invisible enemy - a ferocious Ebola disease that's spreading fast across West Africa.
"The good news is that this disease can be avoided if you take the correct measures ... together we can collectively halt this disease in its tracks. Let's start now."
The former footballer - who has children Brooklyn, 15, Romeo, 12, Cruz, nine, and Harper, three, with wife Victoria Beckham - also sympathised with the victims of the terrible disease.
He added: "The images are heart-wrenching. As a father, I can't imagine what it must feel like, seeing your child suffer and feeling so helpless. But there is something you can do.
"Unicef is on the ground, working around the clock to protect children and families from this deadly virus. Please give Unicef the help it needs to tackle this crisis. We're in a race against time."
While David always seems to be working, a new study, commissioned for the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 4 phone, has revealed the ex-England captain and his fashion designer wife have the best work/life balance out of any famous couple.
The pair beat off competition from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (12 per cent), Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie (eight per cent) and Jay Z and Beyoncé Knowles (seven per cent).
What's more, respondents of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 survey named David's career as the one they would like to have above any other male star.

Meryl Streep pays tribute to Misty Upham


Meryl Streep has paid tribute to her 'August: Osage County' co-star Misty Upham.
The 65-year-old star has spoken out following the news that a body found near a river in Seattle, Washington was confirmed to be that of the 32-year-old actress - who went missing nearly two weeks ago after admitting she was suicidal.
Meryl told The Hollywood Reporter: "So so sad to hear this news - all our thoughts are with her family and with her beautiful spirit."
Misty's co-star Melissa Leo, who she starred alongside in 'Frozen River', has also spoken of her sadness at hearing of the tragic death, saying: "Such a loss... so sad, so so sad."
Misty was last seen on October 5 near a relative's home in Auburn, Washington after returning to the Seattle area to help care for her father Charles Upham, who suffered a stroke last year.
After discovering his daughter had gone missing, Charles revealed that his daughter was upset and erratic and had stopped taking the medication for her anxiety and bipolar disorder.
Misty was a keen supporter of PETA, an animal rights organisation, who have also released a statement following her death.
Founder Ingrid E Newkirk said: "The world will be a colder place without Misty's warm heart, and she will be sorely missed at PETA. She was extremely kind and cared deeply about animals; constantly calling for protection for the bears suffering in roadside zoos on tribal land, a call we will carry forward in her honour. It's a tragedy whenever anyone dies before their time, but Misty Upham was a friend to us and to animals everywhere."
It is so far unclear what caused Misty's death, although Police Commander Steve Stocker said there was presently no evidence or information "to believe there is foul play".

Chloe Sevigny wants kids


Chloe Sevigny wants to start a family.
The 'Cosmopolitans' star recently moved to the upmarket New York City neighbourhood Park Slope in Brooklyn from the East Village and thinks it's the perfect place to raise kids.
She said: "Children would be nice at some point. I just bought a brownstone with the park across the street - it's the perfect setting for that storyline to play out. If you build it, they will come."
But the star says her future children won't have a conventional upbringing.
She said: "I'm as weird as you get. But that's OK."
The 39-year-old actress admits she wants to empower herself more and is a huge fan of actresses, like Mia Farrow, who speak their minds.
She added to Harper's Bazaar magazine: "I want to empower myself more, like Patti Smith or my friend Natasha Lyonne, not needing to bend to any ideals of beauty or fashion - being more female gangster.
"I also wish I weren't scared of taking a stand politically. It's heroic the way Mia Farrow is a public figure who speaks her mind on so many issues. I hope I'll become that. I mean, I'm in my apartment, sorting napkins. It's not very sexy."

Giuliana Rancic considering adopting


Giuliana Rancic is considering adopting a baby.
The E! News anchor, who has son Duke, two, with husband Bill Rancic, was devastated when their surrogate, Delphine, miscarried their second child earlier this year, but still hopes to have a big family.
Asked if they would ever adopt, the 40-year-old star said: "Absolutely! We're not looking at it now, but if one day we're settled in the suburbs of Chicago, why not have a bunch of happy kids running around having a great life?"
The reality TV star hopes that Delphine will agree to carry another child for them in the future, as she is unable to get pregnant due to medication she is still on after successfully beating breast cancer in 2011.
She added to In Touch magazine: "Delphine had great pregnancies with her two sons and she had an amazing pregnancy with Duke. When she's ready [to try again,] we're 100 per cent ready.
"We'd like to wait until things slow down a bit, but if Delphine is willing to do it this year, that's great.
"I'd love a little girl."

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