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Julianne Moore believes the Hollywood lifestyle can leave people feeling "empty".
The 53-year-old actress stars in David Cronenberg's latest movie 'Maps to the Stars' as ruthless Havana Segrand, a fading star living among the Hollywood elite, and admits the character shows what can go wrong in the movie .
In an interview with The Guardian newspaper, she said: "Oh, I wouldn't say she's a monster, although it's true she does behave monstrously at times. She's one of these creatures that are very common in our industry, in that all of her self-worth and affirmation is projected from outside as opposed to inside. And the longer you live that kind of lifestyle, the more empty you become, until there comes a point when you just implode."
Moore - who is married to Bart Freundlich with whom she has son Caleb and daughter Liv - also says the film industry is too age obsessed, something she refuses to subscribe to.
She added: "You know, maybe that's a danger in any profession. But in the movie business it's heightened because it's all tied up with your face and how you look and the world's perception of that. "But the only people who can affirm you are your family. They are the ones who are close to you. They're the only ones who can really see you."
Julianne Moore: Hollywood can make you feel empty
Julianne Moore believes the Hollywood lifestyle can leave people feeling "empty".
The 53-year-old actress stars in David Cronenberg's latest movie 'Maps to the Stars' as ruthless Havana Segrand, a fading star living among the Hollywood elite, and admits the character shows what can go wrong in the movie .
In an interview with The Guardian newspaper, she said: "Oh, I wouldn't say she's a monster, although it's true she does behave monstrously at times. She's one of these creatures that are very common in our industry, in that all of her self-worth and affirmation is projected from outside as opposed to inside. And the longer you live that kind of lifestyle, the more empty you become, until there comes a point when you just implode."
Moore - who is married to Bart Freundlich with whom she has son Caleb and daughter Liv - also says the film industry is too age obsessed, something she refuses to subscribe to.
She added: "You know, maybe that's a danger in any profession. But in the movie business it's heightened because it's all tied up with your face and how you look and the world's perception of that. "But the only people who can affirm you are your family. They are the ones who are close to you. They're the only ones who can really see you."
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Candice Swanepoel has topped Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list.
The Victoria's Secret model - whose been working with the brand since 2007 - is thrilled to have been named the sexiest woman in the world by the American men's publication after beating a host of beautiful and "talented" ladies to the top spot.
The magazine announced the result on Twitter, posting: "And now the moment you've been waiting for. The 2014 #MaximHot100 number one is...@AngelCandice! (sic)"
The 25-year-old blonde beauty said: "It's a huge honour to be Maxim's No. 1, among so many beautiful and talented women! It's a great feeling."
Maxim creative director Paul Martinez, insists the model is the embodiment of perfection with a combination of beauty and brains.
He explained: "Candice Swanepoel is the ideal embodiment of the new Maxim brand: stunning, sophisticated, elegant. It's not only her flawless beauty and effortless grace that have garnered her the coveted 2014 Hot 100 number one placement, but also her business acumen.
"She has risen to become one of the world's top supermodels and has transcended the accolade to become a global brand. It's hard to imagine a woman more perfect."
Other notable entries include Scarlett Johansson, who climbed up from 15th spot in 2013's list to secure second place, while Katy Perry and Irina Shayk - the girlfriend of soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo - landed the third and fourth spots respectively.
'Hunger Games' actress Jennifer Lawrence also made the top five, retaining the same position as last year.
Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list top 10:
1. Candice Swanepoel
2. Scarlett Johansson
3. Katy Perry
4. Irina Shayk
5. Jennifer Lawrence
6. Zooey Deschanel
7. Alessandra Ambrosio
8. Jessica Alba
9. Mila Kunis
10. Cara Delevingne
Candice Swanepoel tops Maxim’s Hot 100 list
Candice Swanepoel has topped Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list.
The Victoria's Secret model - whose been working with the brand since 2007 - is thrilled to have been named the sexiest woman in the world by the American men's publication after beating a host of beautiful and "talented" ladies to the top spot.
The magazine announced the result on Twitter, posting: "And now the moment you've been waiting for. The 2014 #MaximHot100 number one is...@AngelCandice! (sic)"
The 25-year-old blonde beauty said: "It's a huge honour to be Maxim's No. 1, among so many beautiful and talented women! It's a great feeling."
Maxim creative director Paul Martinez, insists the model is the embodiment of perfection with a combination of beauty and brains.
He explained: "Candice Swanepoel is the ideal embodiment of the new Maxim brand: stunning, sophisticated, elegant. It's not only her flawless beauty and effortless grace that have garnered her the coveted 2014 Hot 100 number one placement, but also her business acumen.
"She has risen to become one of the world's top supermodels and has transcended the accolade to become a global brand. It's hard to imagine a woman more perfect."
Other notable entries include Scarlett Johansson, who climbed up from 15th spot in 2013's list to secure second place, while Katy Perry and Irina Shayk - the girlfriend of soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo - landed the third and fourth spots respectively.
'Hunger Games' actress Jennifer Lawrence also made the top five, retaining the same position as last year.
Maxim magazine's Hot 100 list top 10:
1. Candice Swanepoel
2. Scarlett Johansson
3. Katy Perry
4. Irina Shayk
5. Jennifer Lawrence
6. Zooey Deschanel
7. Alessandra Ambrosio
8. Jessica Alba
9. Mila Kunis
10. Cara Delevingne
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Kim Kardashian has had her final wedding dress fitting.
The reality star is ready to walk down the aisle with Kanye West in Florence, Italy, this Saturday (24.05.14) after completing last minute checks on her top secret designer outfit.
The 33-year-old brunette shared the news during a private family dinner on Wednesday (21.05.14) at the exclusive Hotel Costes in Paris, revealing it fits "perfect".
A source told Us Weekly magazine that Kim announced, "Perfect. It's perfect. Yes, it's done", when quizzed about the gown.
Kim - who previously had several outfit changes during her televised wedding to her second husband Kris Humphries in 2011 - is expected to choose between Givenchy, Azzedine Alaia, Balmain and Lanvin on her big day.
The VOGUE cover girl and Kanye - who have 10-month-old daughter, North, together - are rumoured to have turned down offers of up to $1 million for their wedding pictures because of the 'Otis' rapper's desire for privacy.
Kim previously cashed in $1.5 million for her 2011 as well as receiving $300,000 for her engagement announcement, and the ceremony was recorded and aired on her family's E! reality show 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'.
However, Kim has bigger things to worry about since she is deeply concerned about the changeable weather in Europe.
She was overhead moaning: "I hope the rain doesn't ruin my wedding."
Kim Kardashian has final wedding dress fitting
Kim Kardashian has had her final wedding dress fitting.
The reality star is ready to walk down the aisle with Kanye West in Florence, Italy, this Saturday (24.05.14) after completing last minute checks on her top secret designer outfit.
The 33-year-old brunette shared the news during a private family dinner on Wednesday (21.05.14) at the exclusive Hotel Costes in Paris, revealing it fits "perfect".
A source told Us Weekly magazine that Kim announced, "Perfect. It's perfect. Yes, it's done", when quizzed about the gown.
Kim - who previously had several outfit changes during her televised wedding to her second husband Kris Humphries in 2011 - is expected to choose between Givenchy, Azzedine Alaia, Balmain and Lanvin on her big day.
The VOGUE cover girl and Kanye - who have 10-month-old daughter, North, together - are rumoured to have turned down offers of up to $1 million for their wedding pictures because of the 'Otis' rapper's desire for privacy.
Kim previously cashed in $1.5 million for her 2011 as well as receiving $300,000 for her engagement announcement, and the ceremony was recorded and aired on her family's E! reality show 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'.
However, Kim has bigger things to worry about since she is deeply concerned about the changeable weather in Europe.
She was overhead moaning: "I hope the rain doesn't ruin my wedding."
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Jennifer Lawrence screamed at Daniel Radcliffe when she first met him because she was so excited.
'The Hunger Games' actress is a huge fan of the Harry Potter books and films and couldn't contain her excitement when she met the actor - who played the titular wizard.
Speaking about the things she was interested in when she was younger on NBC's 'Late Night With Seth Meyers', she said: "I read 'Harry Potter' three times. *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, but it all changes when you get older. You meet everyone and you're like, 'Oh, we're all adults now'. It's not the same as in the '90s."
But when asked if it "wasn't a big deal" when she met Daniel when she was older, she admitted she got star-struck.
She said, "No! I screamed at him the first time that I met him", before joking: "Not like yelled at him, 'You son of a ... I never got my letter! I waited and waited.' "
Meanwhile, the 23-year-old actress also admitted she uses interviews to get revenge on her two older brothers Ben and Blaine for being mean to her when she was younger.
She said: "I don't really care, genuinely, because it's karma. I was the little sister, there was nothing I could do, they threw me downstairs, I thought I was gonna die, every day. Then I turned out to be famous and talked about it on talk shows. It's perfect karma for me, I don't feel bad about that."
Jennifer Lawrence screamed at Daniel Radcliffe
Jennifer Lawrence screamed at Daniel Radcliffe when she first met him because she was so excited.
'The Hunger Games' actress is a huge fan of the Harry Potter books and films and couldn't contain her excitement when she met the actor - who played the titular wizard.
Speaking about the things she was interested in when she was younger on NBC's 'Late Night With Seth Meyers', she said: "I read 'Harry Potter' three times. *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, but it all changes when you get older. You meet everyone and you're like, 'Oh, we're all adults now'. It's not the same as in the '90s."
But when asked if it "wasn't a big deal" when she met Daniel when she was older, she admitted she got star-struck.
She said, "No! I screamed at him the first time that I met him", before joking: "Not like yelled at him, 'You son of a ... I never got my letter! I waited and waited.' "
Meanwhile, the 23-year-old actress also admitted she uses interviews to get revenge on her two older brothers Ben and Blaine for being mean to her when she was younger.
She said: "I don't really care, genuinely, because it's karma. I was the little sister, there was nothing I could do, they threw me downstairs, I thought I was gonna die, every day. Then I turned out to be famous and talked about it on talk shows. It's perfect karma for me, I don't feel bad about that."
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Katharine McPhee and Nick Cokas are getting divorced.
The 30-year-old star - who was catapulted to the spotlight after finishing as runner-up in 'American Idol' in 2006 - is in the process of legally ending her six-year marriage to the 47-year-old hunk, who she wed at Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church in February 2008.
McPhee's publicist confirmed the news, telling People: "After six years of marriage, and having been separated for the past year, Katharine McPhee has filed for a dissolution of marriage from Nick Cokas.
"The two have an amicable relationship and will remain friends. They ask that people respect their privacy during this time."
The pair are believed to have "grown apart" and realised they weren't good together anymore.
A source close to the brunette beauty said: "It was just time.
"They'd grown apart and weren't right for each other anymore."
Katharine McPhee files for divorce
Katharine McPhee and Nick Cokas are getting divorced.
The 30-year-old star - who was catapulted to the spotlight after finishing as runner-up in 'American Idol' in 2006 - is in the process of legally ending her six-year marriage to the 47-year-old hunk, who she wed at Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church in February 2008.
McPhee's publicist confirmed the news, telling People: "After six years of marriage, and having been separated for the past year, Katharine McPhee has filed for a dissolution of marriage from Nick Cokas.
"The two have an amicable relationship and will remain friends. They ask that people respect their privacy during this time."
The pair are believed to have "grown apart" and realised they weren't good together anymore.
A source close to the brunette beauty said: "It was just time.
"They'd grown apart and weren't right for each other anymore."
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Will Smith wants to air a New Year's Eve TV special with David Beckham.
The 'I Am Legend' star and his production company Overbrook Entertainment are developing a new annual programme and want the retired soccer superstar to play a part in the show.
Will, 45, hopes to shoot the programme in Miami and feature close friend David's Miami MLS soccer team in the special.
Actor-and-rapper Will is also tipped to perform during the show - which will be similar to Dick Clark Productions' 'New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest' - but it remains unknown if his wife Jada, 42, and children Jayden, 15 and Willow, 13 will take part.
A source told the New York Post newspaper: "As of now, it's being shopped to the networks. It would feature musical performances, possibly one by Will.
"They want to do something with Beckham and his focus on his Miami soccer team."
Overbrook Entertainment was founded by Will and his partner James Lassiter in 1997.
The company produced his Academy Award nominated performances in 'Ali' (2001) and 'The Pursuit of Happyness' (2006).
Will Smith planning NYE TV special with David Beckham
Will Smith wants to air a New Year's Eve TV special with David Beckham.
The 'I Am Legend' star and his production company Overbrook Entertainment are developing a new annual programme and want the retired soccer superstar to play a part in the show.
Will, 45, hopes to shoot the programme in Miami and feature close friend David's Miami MLS soccer team in the special.
Actor-and-rapper Will is also tipped to perform during the show - which will be similar to Dick Clark Productions' 'New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest' - but it remains unknown if his wife Jada, 42, and children Jayden, 15 and Willow, 13 will take part.
A source told the New York Post newspaper: "As of now, it's being shopped to the networks. It would feature musical performances, possibly one by Will.
"They want to do something with Beckham and his focus on his Miami soccer team."
Overbrook Entertainment was founded by Will and his partner James Lassiter in 1997.
The company produced his Academy Award nominated performances in 'Ali' (2001) and 'The Pursuit of Happyness' (2006).
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Kim Kardashian will not sell her wedding pictures, despite receiving offers of up to $1 million.
The reality star is set to marry rapper Kanye West - with whom she has 10-month-old daughter, North - on Saturday (24.05.14) and although there is huge interest surrounding her nuptials, Kim and Kanye have decided to priorities their privacy and keep all photos of the big day to themselves.
Kim sold the pictures from her second marriage to Kris Humphries to People magazine for $1.5 million as well as receiving $300,000 for their engagement announcement, and the ceremony was recorded and aired on E! reality show 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'.
A source told the New York Daily News' Confidenti@l column: "Kim wants to handle the wedding with Kanye [West] in a more private manner.
"There is huge interest in the wedding and in her dresses, and she's the most famous girl in the world. She understands publicity. But selling the pictures after everything that happened with the last wedding [to Kris Humphries] isn't the way to go and she knows that."
Kim - whose union to Kris only lasted 72 days - could expect to receive a bumper pay day if she change her mind and take a publication's offer for images.
The source explained: "If any other celebrity had been married for a few months after a two-hour E! special, they'd be unable to go back to the same well. She keeps getting bigger and bigger.
"If she chooses to sell exclusive wedding pictures, she'll make more than she did last time."
Kim and Kanye turn down $1m for wedding photos
Kim Kardashian will not sell her wedding pictures, despite receiving offers of up to $1 million.
The reality star is set to marry rapper Kanye West - with whom she has 10-month-old daughter, North - on Saturday (24.05.14) and although there is huge interest surrounding her nuptials, Kim and Kanye have decided to priorities their privacy and keep all photos of the big day to themselves.
Kim sold the pictures from her second marriage to Kris Humphries to People magazine for $1.5 million as well as receiving $300,000 for their engagement announcement, and the ceremony was recorded and aired on E! reality show 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians'.
A source told the New York Daily News' Confidenti@l column: "Kim wants to handle the wedding with Kanye [West] in a more private manner.
"There is huge interest in the wedding and in her dresses, and she's the most famous girl in the world. She understands publicity. But selling the pictures after everything that happened with the last wedding [to Kris Humphries] isn't the way to go and she knows that."
Kim - whose union to Kris only lasted 72 days - could expect to receive a bumper pay day if she change her mind and take a publication's offer for images.
The source explained: "If any other celebrity had been married for a few months after a two-hour E! special, they'd be unable to go back to the same well. She keeps getting bigger and bigger.
"If she chooses to sell exclusive wedding pictures, she'll make more than she did last time."
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Jeremy Renner is "miserable" when he's away from his daughter.
The 43-year-old actor, who has a 14-month-old girl, Ava, with ex-girlfriend Sonni Pacheco, says becoming a father has been the best thing that's ever happened in his life and he tries to spend as much time as possible with his child.
Asked about his feelings on fatherhood, the 'Avengers' star said: "It's the best thing I've ever done. I like starting and ending my day with her. When I don't, life is quite miserable."
Renner admits that having a child has also completely changed his attitude to his career.
He explained to the new issue of People magazine: "I thought I liked what I do for a living, but now I have this little wonderful creature, and she kind of squashes all that. She's messed up my life in the most beautiful way possible. She takes all of my love."
Aside from his success in Hollywood, Renner makes a lot of money from renovating old properties and selling them in Los Angeles.
The actor, who sold one mansion for $17 million profit, gets a kick from restoring old buildings back to their former beauty.
He said: "I could probably make a lot more money razing the structure and building something new. But in LA there's a lot of great architecture, especially from the 1920s. I find great homes that need some love and bring them back."
Jeremy Renner is ‘miserable’ without daughter
Jeremy Renner is "miserable" when he's away from his daughter.
The 43-year-old actor, who has a 14-month-old girl, Ava, with ex-girlfriend Sonni Pacheco, says becoming a father has been the best thing that's ever happened in his life and he tries to spend as much time as possible with his child.
Asked about his feelings on fatherhood, the 'Avengers' star said: "It's the best thing I've ever done. I like starting and ending my day with her. When I don't, life is quite miserable."
Renner admits that having a child has also completely changed his attitude to his career.
He explained to the new issue of People magazine: "I thought I liked what I do for a living, but now I have this little wonderful creature, and she kind of squashes all that. She's messed up my life in the most beautiful way possible. She takes all of my love."
Aside from his success in Hollywood, Renner makes a lot of money from renovating old properties and selling them in Los Angeles.
The actor, who sold one mansion for $17 million profit, gets a kick from restoring old buildings back to their former beauty.
He said: "I could probably make a lot more money razing the structure and building something new. But in LA there's a lot of great architecture, especially from the 1920s. I find great homes that need some love and bring them back."
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Tupac Shakur's final words were reportedly 'f**k you'.
The late rapper, who died from injuries sustained in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in September 1996, is said to have sworn at police officer Chris Carroll, who was one of the first responders on the scene.
According to the official, he repeatedly tried to ask Tupac - who was 25 at the time of his death - who had shot him but the 'Changes' star was uncooperative.
He explained: "I'm asking him, 'Who shot you? What happened? Who did it?' And he was just kind of ignoring me. He was making eye contact with me here and there, but he's trying to yell at Suge [Knight, Tupac's friend and record label boss]. And I kept asking over and over, 'Who did this? Who shot you?' And he basically kept ignoring me.
However, Chris claims he witnessed a swift change in the rapper's demeanour as he realised he wouldn't make it.
The now retired policeman told VegasSeven.com: "All of a sudden in the snap of a finger, he changed. And he went from struggling to speak to an 'I'm at peace' type of thing. Just like that.
"I looked at him and said one more time, 'Who shot you?' He looked at me and he took a breath to get the words out, and he opened his mouth, then the words came out: 'Fuck you.'
"After that, he started gurgling and slipping out of consciousness."
Tupac died six days later in hospital and has since become an influential figure in rap music, enjoying posthumous success and notoriety for both his music and personal life.
Tupac Shakur’s final words revealed
Tupac Shakur's final words were reportedly 'f**k you'.
The late rapper, who died from injuries sustained in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in September 1996, is said to have sworn at police officer Chris Carroll, who was one of the first responders on the scene.
According to the official, he repeatedly tried to ask Tupac - who was 25 at the time of his death - who had shot him but the 'Changes' star was uncooperative.
He explained: "I'm asking him, 'Who shot you? What happened? Who did it?' And he was just kind of ignoring me. He was making eye contact with me here and there, but he's trying to yell at Suge [Knight, Tupac's friend and record label boss]. And I kept asking over and over, 'Who did this? Who shot you?' And he basically kept ignoring me.
However, Chris claims he witnessed a swift change in the rapper's demeanour as he realised he wouldn't make it.
The now retired policeman told VegasSeven.com: "All of a sudden in the snap of a finger, he changed. And he went from struggling to speak to an 'I'm at peace' type of thing. Just like that.
"I looked at him and said one more time, 'Who shot you?' He looked at me and he took a breath to get the words out, and he opened his mouth, then the words came out: 'Fuck you.'
"After that, he started gurgling and slipping out of consciousness."
Tupac died six days later in hospital and has since become an influential figure in rap music, enjoying posthumous success and notoriety for both his music and personal life.
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