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Benedict Cumberbatch thinks homophobia is "terrifying."
The British actor, who plays mathematician Alan Turing, who broke the Enigma code used by the Nazis during World War II and was later prosecuted for being gay, in his new movie, 'The Imitation Game,' says he would fight anti-gay extremists "to the death."
The 38-year-old star told the November issue of Out magazine: "People are being beheaded in countries right now because of their beliefs or sexual orientations. It's terrifying. It's medieval - a beheading!"
He added: "I'd take up arms against someone who was telling me I had to believe in what they believed or they would kill me. I would fight them. I would fight them to the death. And, I believe, the older you get, you have to have an idea of what's right or wrong. You can't have unilateral tolerance. You have to have a point where you go, 'Well, religious fundamentalism is wrong.' "
Benedict admits he knows lots of actors who are still scared to open up about their sexuality.
He said: "I think if you're going to sell yourself as a leading man in Hollywood to say 'I'm gay,' sadly, is still a huge obstacle. We all know actors who are [gay] who don't want to talk about it or bring it up, or who deny it. I don't really know what they do to deal with it."
He added: "Human rights movements and sexual and gay rights movements have made huge social progress in the last 40 years, without a doubt, but there's a lot more work to be done. I think it's extraordinary that every time we get to a point where there's any kind of trouble in society, people are scapegoated very, very, very quickly."
Benedict Cumberbatch thinks homophobia is ‘medieval’
Benedict Cumberbatch thinks homophobia is "terrifying."
The British actor, who plays mathematician Alan Turing, who broke the Enigma code used by the Nazis during World War II and was later prosecuted for being gay, in his new movie, 'The Imitation Game,' says he would fight anti-gay extremists "to the death."
The 38-year-old star told the November issue of Out magazine: "People are being beheaded in countries right now because of their beliefs or sexual orientations. It's terrifying. It's medieval - a beheading!"
He added: "I'd take up arms against someone who was telling me I had to believe in what they believed or they would kill me. I would fight them. I would fight them to the death. And, I believe, the older you get, you have to have an idea of what's right or wrong. You can't have unilateral tolerance. You have to have a point where you go, 'Well, religious fundamentalism is wrong.' "
Benedict admits he knows lots of actors who are still scared to open up about their sexuality.
He said: "I think if you're going to sell yourself as a leading man in Hollywood to say 'I'm gay,' sadly, is still a huge obstacle. We all know actors who are [gay] who don't want to talk about it or bring it up, or who deny it. I don't really know what they do to deal with it."
He added: "Human rights movements and sexual and gay rights movements have made huge social progress in the last 40 years, without a doubt, but there's a lot more work to be done. I think it's extraordinary that every time we get to a point where there's any kind of trouble in society, people are scapegoated very, very, very quickly."
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Uma Thurman's ex-fiancé is suing her for custody of their daughter.
French financier Arpad Busson, who split from the 44-year-old 'Jump!' actress in April, filed an emergency court order in Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City on Tuesday (14.10.14), seeking custody of their only child, Luna, two.
It is not yet known what caused the dispute between the former couple as the court documents were immediately sealed, according to the New York Post's Page Six.
The 'Kill Bill' star's attorney, James Adams, did not immediately return a request for comment.
The blonde beauty got engaged to Arpad, who also has two sons, Flynn, 16, and Cy, 11, with supermodel Elle Macpherson, for the second time in 2011 after calling off their first engagement in 2009, but they ended their relationship for good earlier this year.
Uma, who also has daughter Maya, 16, and son Levon, 12, with ex-husband Ethan Hawke, has since been linked to director Quentin Tarantino.
Earlier this year, the actress claimed she was happier than she had been in a long time.
She said: "I'm happier now than I've been in many, many years. I'm trying to live as peaceful a personal life as possible. I guess I'm less jaded now than I've ever been, definitely less than when I was younger."
Uma Thurman’s ex-fiancé sues for custody
Uma Thurman's ex-fiancé is suing her for custody of their daughter.
French financier Arpad Busson, who split from the 44-year-old 'Jump!' actress in April, filed an emergency court order in Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City on Tuesday (14.10.14), seeking custody of their only child, Luna, two.
It is not yet known what caused the dispute between the former couple as the court documents were immediately sealed, according to the New York Post's Page Six.
The 'Kill Bill' star's attorney, James Adams, did not immediately return a request for comment.
The blonde beauty got engaged to Arpad, who also has two sons, Flynn, 16, and Cy, 11, with supermodel Elle Macpherson, for the second time in 2011 after calling off their first engagement in 2009, but they ended their relationship for good earlier this year.
Uma, who also has daughter Maya, 16, and son Levon, 12, with ex-husband Ethan Hawke, has since been linked to director Quentin Tarantino.
Earlier this year, the actress claimed she was happier than she had been in a long time.
She said: "I'm happier now than I've been in many, many years. I'm trying to live as peaceful a personal life as possible. I guess I'm less jaded now than I've ever been, definitely less than when I was younger."
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Kelly Osbourne "might be" dating Didier Cohen.
The 29-year-old star, who ended her engagement to vegan chef Matthew Mosshart in January, poked fun at rumours she is in a new relationship with the 'Australia's Next Top Model' judge, but later admitted they could be true.
The 'Fashion Police' co-host - who flew to Sydney to be a guest judge on the reality TV show - initially played coy when asked if she is dating the US-born model, 29, on the 'Kyle and Jackie O Show.'
Didier then joined the interview and admitted: "We've known each other for a bit and we really enjoy ourselves with each other...and it bloomed a little bit."
Shortly afterwards he claimed he was only joking.
But Kelly added: "Well, you never know, we might be!"
The British star was most recently linked to model Ricki Hall and they were spotted attending her father Ozzy Osbourne's gig in London in July.
An insider previously revealed Kelly had a huge crush on Ricki, saying: "They recently started following each other on Instagram. He's got a huge beard, which Kelly finds really sexy, she loves guys with beards! She's definitely interested in seeing where it goes with him."
The purple-haired star was also linked to Puff Daddy's stepson Quincy Combs earlier this year, but a friend said their romance was casual, explaining: "Kelly is single, but she's having a lot of fun. She's been hooking up with Quincy, her really good friend lately. It's not serious but he's really hot and he's very into her!"
Kelly Osbourne ‘might be’ dating Didier Cohen
Kelly Osbourne "might be" dating Didier Cohen.
The 29-year-old star, who ended her engagement to vegan chef Matthew Mosshart in January, poked fun at rumours she is in a new relationship with the 'Australia's Next Top Model' judge, but later admitted they could be true.
The 'Fashion Police' co-host - who flew to Sydney to be a guest judge on the reality TV show - initially played coy when asked if she is dating the US-born model, 29, on the 'Kyle and Jackie O Show.'
Didier then joined the interview and admitted: "We've known each other for a bit and we really enjoy ourselves with each other...and it bloomed a little bit."
Shortly afterwards he claimed he was only joking.
But Kelly added: "Well, you never know, we might be!"
The British star was most recently linked to model Ricki Hall and they were spotted attending her father Ozzy Osbourne's gig in London in July.
An insider previously revealed Kelly had a huge crush on Ricki, saying: "They recently started following each other on Instagram. He's got a huge beard, which Kelly finds really sexy, she loves guys with beards! She's definitely interested in seeing where it goes with him."
The purple-haired star was also linked to Puff Daddy's stepson Quincy Combs earlier this year, but a friend said their romance was casual, explaining: "Kelly is single, but she's having a lot of fun. She's been hooking up with Quincy, her really good friend lately. It's not serious but he's really hot and he's very into her!"
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Josh Groban feels "very lucky" to be dating Kat Dennings.
The 'Brave' hitmaker was very nervous before singing in front of the '2 Broke Girls' actress for the first time at the Carousel of Hope Ball in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles on Saturday (11.10.14), where the duo made their first official outing as a couple.
Speaking before the event, the 33-year-old star told 'Entertainment Tonight': "I do have such a lovely date tonight. I'm very lucky my girlfriend has joined me tonight. It's her first time hearing me sing, so I'm going to do some extra warm-ups so I don't suck."
Prior to dating Josh, the 28-year-old beauty was in a relationship with Nick Zano, who she co-starred alongside on the American sitcom for two seasons.
Josh has previously dated January Jones and also been romantically linked to Katy Perry in the past.
The hunk recently admitted he quite enjoyed being single but sometimes found life a little bit lonely without a lover by his side.
He said last year: "I am single and I do enjoy it. I enjoy being in a relationship too, though.
"I like the saying, 'A good relationship is a friendship on fire.' It's nice to have a companion - especially when you're a solo artist, as it can be very lonely."
Josh Groban feels ‘very lucky’ to be dating Kat Dennings
Josh Groban feels "very lucky" to be dating Kat Dennings.
The 'Brave' hitmaker was very nervous before singing in front of the '2 Broke Girls' actress for the first time at the Carousel of Hope Ball in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles on Saturday (11.10.14), where the duo made their first official outing as a couple.
Speaking before the event, the 33-year-old star told 'Entertainment Tonight': "I do have such a lovely date tonight. I'm very lucky my girlfriend has joined me tonight. It's her first time hearing me sing, so I'm going to do some extra warm-ups so I don't suck."
Prior to dating Josh, the 28-year-old beauty was in a relationship with Nick Zano, who she co-starred alongside on the American sitcom for two seasons.
Josh has previously dated January Jones and also been romantically linked to Katy Perry in the past.
The hunk recently admitted he quite enjoyed being single but sometimes found life a little bit lonely without a lover by his side.
He said last year: "I am single and I do enjoy it. I enjoy being in a relationship too, though.
"I like the saying, 'A good relationship is a friendship on fire.' It's nice to have a companion - especially when you're a solo artist, as it can be very lonely."
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Jason Derulo insists his split from Jordin Sparks is permanent.
The 'Talk Dirty' hitmaker, who recently ended his relationship with the 'No Air' singer after three years of dating, has ruled out getting back together with the 24-year-old beauty in the future.
Asked if there is any chance of a reconciliation, the 25-year-old star said: "Oh boy. Nah, it's not a pause."
Jason says he is "doing good" and is ready for "new chapters in life."
He added: "This chapter is beginning awesome.
"It's been one heck of a ride, but a good one."
But the R&B heartthrob admits his split from Jordin has been "difficult."
He told E! News: "It's definitely a difficult thing. But you know, but I wasn't really thinking about myself, I was more thinking about how she was coping with it on the inside."
He added: "You go through things in life and you take it with a grain of salt. You keep moving."
The 'Marry Me' hitmaker claims he has already received a few private messages on Twitter from other celebrities, asking him out on dates.
He said: "I guess it's only natural right. If you have something in the back of your mind and you're like, 'It probably can't happen, it can't happen,' and then it finally can, you're like, 'Oh well.. [I'll send a message]' "
Jason Derulo won’t get back together with Jordin Sparks
Jason Derulo insists his split from Jordin Sparks is permanent.
The 'Talk Dirty' hitmaker, who recently ended his relationship with the 'No Air' singer after three years of dating, has ruled out getting back together with the 24-year-old beauty in the future.
Asked if there is any chance of a reconciliation, the 25-year-old star said: "Oh boy. Nah, it's not a pause."
Jason says he is "doing good" and is ready for "new chapters in life."
He added: "This chapter is beginning awesome.
"It's been one heck of a ride, but a good one."
But the R&B heartthrob admits his split from Jordin has been "difficult."
He told E! News: "It's definitely a difficult thing. But you know, but I wasn't really thinking about myself, I was more thinking about how she was coping with it on the inside."
He added: "You go through things in life and you take it with a grain of salt. You keep moving."
The 'Marry Me' hitmaker claims he has already received a few private messages on Twitter from other celebrities, asking him out on dates.
He said: "I guess it's only natural right. If you have something in the back of your mind and you're like, 'It probably can't happen, it can't happen,' and then it finally can, you're like, 'Oh well.. [I'll send a message]' "
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Kesha is being countersued by her record company boss, Dr. Luke.
The 41-year-old music producer, who runs Kemosabe Records, claims the 27-year-old 'Tik Tok' singer is a liar and is trying to extort him after she accused him of sexually, physically and emotionally her for 10 years and forcing her to use drugs and alcohol.
In his lawsuit, filed just hours after the blonde beauty filed her own lawsuit, the music producer - real name Lukasz Gottwald - says her claims are lies being engineered by her mother, Pebe Sebert, and Kesha's new management firm, according to gossip website TMZ.com.
He also claims he's had a copy of a draft of Kesha's lawsuit for months and says she tried to extort him by threatening to file it and spread lies about him to a blogger who started a 'Free Kesha' website unless he released her from her recording contract.
In a statement, his lawyer, Christine Lepera, also said Kesha's claims are "scurrilous" and "false," and part of "a campaign of publishing outrageous and untrue statements."
She added: "Undoubtedly, Kesha's lawsuit is nothing more than a continuation of her bad and offensive acts."
The 'Blow' hitmaker, who sought treatment in rehab for an eating disorder earlier this year, has collaborated with Dr. Luke on a number of her hits, including 'Die Young'.
He has also produced songs for Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, Katy Perry and One Direction.
Kesha’s music producer hits back
Kesha is being countersued by her record company boss, Dr. Luke.
The 41-year-old music producer, who runs Kemosabe Records, claims the 27-year-old 'Tik Tok' singer is a liar and is trying to extort him after she accused him of sexually, physically and emotionally her for 10 years and forcing her to use drugs and alcohol.
In his lawsuit, filed just hours after the blonde beauty filed her own lawsuit, the music producer - real name Lukasz Gottwald - says her claims are lies being engineered by her mother, Pebe Sebert, and Kesha's new management firm, according to gossip website TMZ.com.
He also claims he's had a copy of a draft of Kesha's lawsuit for months and says she tried to extort him by threatening to file it and spread lies about him to a blogger who started a 'Free Kesha' website unless he released her from her recording contract.
In a statement, his lawyer, Christine Lepera, also said Kesha's claims are "scurrilous" and "false," and part of "a campaign of publishing outrageous and untrue statements."
She added: "Undoubtedly, Kesha's lawsuit is nothing more than a continuation of her bad and offensive acts."
The 'Blow' hitmaker, who sought treatment in rehab for an eating disorder earlier this year, has collaborated with Dr. Luke on a number of her hits, including 'Die Young'.
He has also produced songs for Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, Katy Perry and One Direction.
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Christina Aguilera will return to 'The Voice' USA next year.
The 'Your Body' hitmaker, who previously shared a rotating spot on the judging panel with Shakira, has been replaced by Gwen Stefani this season as she is taking some time off after welcoming her daughter, Summer Rain Rutler, into the world in August, but has already signed on to appear on the next series alongside Adam Levine, Pharrell and Blake Shelton.
Producers confirmed the 33-year-old singer is officially returning to the NBC musical competition for season eight via Twitter today (14.10.14), writing: "OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Say HELLO to your Season 8 coaches! @adamlevine @Pharrell @xtina @blakeshelton #TheVoice."
A source recently claimed Christina was upset about Gwen filling in for her and was concerned she wouldn't be asked to return to the show.
The insider said: "Christina is extremely threatened by [her temporary replacement] Gwen. She knows that if the ratings are higher on Gwen's season than they were on hers, the producers may have no choice but to ask Gwen to stay on. Christina's in a world of paranoid right now."
But the blonde beauty previously insisted she was very excited about Gwen, 45, joining the show after she accidentally leaked the information in April.
She tweeted at the time: "So excited to have you join #TheVoice squad @GwenStefani! Welcome to our crazy fan! Kisses- xoxo #blondesdoitbest [sic]."
Christina Aguilera is returning to ‘The Voice’ USA
Christina Aguilera will return to 'The Voice' USA next year.
The 'Your Body' hitmaker, who previously shared a rotating spot on the judging panel with Shakira, has been replaced by Gwen Stefani this season as she is taking some time off after welcoming her daughter, Summer Rain Rutler, into the world in August, but has already signed on to appear on the next series alongside Adam Levine, Pharrell and Blake Shelton.
Producers confirmed the 33-year-old singer is officially returning to the NBC musical competition for season eight via Twitter today (14.10.14), writing: "OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Say HELLO to your Season 8 coaches! @adamlevine @Pharrell @xtina @blakeshelton #TheVoice."
A source recently claimed Christina was upset about Gwen filling in for her and was concerned she wouldn't be asked to return to the show.
The insider said: "Christina is extremely threatened by [her temporary replacement] Gwen. She knows that if the ratings are higher on Gwen's season than they were on hers, the producers may have no choice but to ask Gwen to stay on. Christina's in a world of paranoid right now."
But the blonde beauty previously insisted she was very excited about Gwen, 45, joining the show after she accidentally leaked the information in April.
She tweeted at the time: "So excited to have you join #TheVoice squad @GwenStefani! Welcome to our crazy fan! Kisses- xoxo #blondesdoitbest [sic]."
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Kesha is suing Dr. Luke for allegedly abusing her for almost 10 years.
The 'Tik Tok' hitmaker, who sought treatment in rehab for an eating disorder earlier this year, has filed a lawsuit against her record company boss and music producer - real name Lukasz Gottwald - claiming he began abusing her sexually, physically, verbally and emotionally shortly after she signed a contract with him when she was 18.
In court documents, obtained by gossip website TMZ.com, the 27-year-old singer, who is signed to Dr. Luke's record label Kemosabe Records, alleges he made repeated sexual advances toward her and forced her to use drugs and alcohol.
She claims he once forced her to snort an unknown substance before they boarded a flight together and says he forced himself on her while she was under the influence of the drug, and also alleges he once attacked her at his house in Malibu, California, where he was "violently thrashing his arms at her."
On another occasion, the blonde beauty claims she suffered memory loss after Dr. Luke, 41, gave her "sober pills" after forcing her to drink alcohol with him.
Kesha blames the music producer, who has also worked with Katy Perry, Pink and Kelly Clarkson, for her body image issues, claiming he once said to her: "You are not that pretty, you are not that talented, you are just lucky to have me."
The 'Blow' singer is asking a judge to release her from her contract with Luke.
Her lawyer, Mark Geragos, said: "This lawsuit is a wholehearted effort by Kesha to regain control of her music career and her personal freedom after suffering for ten years as a victim of mental manipulation, emotional abuse and an instance of sexual assault at the hands of Dr. Luke."
He added: "The facts presented in our lawsuit paint a picture of a man who is controlling and willing to commit horrible acts of abuse in an attempt to intimidate an impressionable, talented, young female artist into submission for his personal gain. Kesha is focused on moving her life and her career beyond this terrible time."
Dr. Luke has yet to comment on the allegations.
Kesha sues Dr. Luke for abuse
Kesha is suing Dr. Luke for allegedly abusing her for almost 10 years.
The 'Tik Tok' hitmaker, who sought treatment in rehab for an eating disorder earlier this year, has filed a lawsuit against her record company boss and music producer - real name Lukasz Gottwald - claiming he began abusing her sexually, physically, verbally and emotionally shortly after she signed a contract with him when she was 18.
In court documents, obtained by gossip website TMZ.com, the 27-year-old singer, who is signed to Dr. Luke's record label Kemosabe Records, alleges he made repeated sexual advances toward her and forced her to use drugs and alcohol.
She claims he once forced her to snort an unknown substance before they boarded a flight together and says he forced himself on her while she was under the influence of the drug, and also alleges he once attacked her at his house in Malibu, California, where he was "violently thrashing his arms at her."
On another occasion, the blonde beauty claims she suffered memory loss after Dr. Luke, 41, gave her "sober pills" after forcing her to drink alcohol with him.
Kesha blames the music producer, who has also worked with Katy Perry, Pink and Kelly Clarkson, for her body image issues, claiming he once said to her: "You are not that pretty, you are not that talented, you are just lucky to have me."
The 'Blow' singer is asking a judge to release her from her contract with Luke.
Her lawyer, Mark Geragos, said: "This lawsuit is a wholehearted effort by Kesha to regain control of her music career and her personal freedom after suffering for ten years as a victim of mental manipulation, emotional abuse and an instance of sexual assault at the hands of Dr. Luke."
He added: "The facts presented in our lawsuit paint a picture of a man who is controlling and willing to commit horrible acts of abuse in an attempt to intimidate an impressionable, talented, young female artist into submission for his personal gain. Kesha is focused on moving her life and her career beyond this terrible time."
Dr. Luke has yet to comment on the allegations.
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Amanda Bynes reportedly feels utterly betrayed by her parents.
The 28-year-old actress, who was recently arrested for driving under the influence [DUI] and accused of shoplifting, was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital in Pasadena, California on Friday (10.10.14) after her parents, Rick and Lynn Bynes, secretly arranged for a car service to bring her there from Los Angeles International Airport.
A source told gossip website TMZ.com that the 'Easy A' star says her relationship with her parents has been "destroyed forever" and she is furious with them for tricking her into seeking treatment.
Amanda's parents are expected to ask a judge to give Lynn legal control to make decisions for the troubled actress via another conservatorship before her involuntary hold comes to an end in two weeks time.
Sources believe it will be extremely difficult to manage Amanda given how angry she is with them.
But Rick and Lynn are relieved they managed to pull off the plan and are glad their daughter is "safe" and can now get the "help" she needs in hospital.
A source said previously: "They're happy she's safe and that Amanda is finally getting some help."
Amanda, who is believed to have been diagnosed with Bipolar and Schizophrenia, spent five months in a treatment facility in July 2013 when she was placed under involuntary psychiatric hold after she was arrested for starting a fire in a stranger's driveway.
She was released in December and appeared to be getting her life back on track until her conservatorship came to an end last month.
Amanda Bynes feels betrayed by parents
Amanda Bynes reportedly feels utterly betrayed by her parents.
The 28-year-old actress, who was recently arrested for driving under the influence [DUI] and accused of shoplifting, was involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital in Pasadena, California on Friday (10.10.14) after her parents, Rick and Lynn Bynes, secretly arranged for a car service to bring her there from Los Angeles International Airport.
A source told gossip website TMZ.com that the 'Easy A' star says her relationship with her parents has been "destroyed forever" and she is furious with them for tricking her into seeking treatment.
Amanda's parents are expected to ask a judge to give Lynn legal control to make decisions for the troubled actress via another conservatorship before her involuntary hold comes to an end in two weeks time.
Sources believe it will be extremely difficult to manage Amanda given how angry she is with them.
But Rick and Lynn are relieved they managed to pull off the plan and are glad their daughter is "safe" and can now get the "help" she needs in hospital.
A source said previously: "They're happy she's safe and that Amanda is finally getting some help."
Amanda, who is believed to have been diagnosed with Bipolar and Schizophrenia, spent five months in a treatment facility in July 2013 when she was placed under involuntary psychiatric hold after she was arrested for starting a fire in a stranger's driveway.
She was released in December and appeared to be getting her life back on track until her conservatorship came to an end last month.