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Mila Kunis wants natural birth


Mila Kunis is planning to have a drug-free natural birth.
The 'Black Swan' actress is expecting her first child with fiance Ashton Kutcher and has vowed not to have a pain-numbing epidural injection to ease her labour, which may take place at home.
Speaking about her pregnancy for the first time, she said: "We thought about a home birth, we watched a couple of documentaries and spoke to some midwifes and people, and realised our hospital have the midwives and doulas who can do that.
"I'm going to do it as natural as I can, No epidural, I'm crazy, right. But I wanted this! I did this to myself, I might as well do it right. Well, I did have a little help..."
The brunette beauty also admitted Ashton has been so prepared during her pregnancy, he even stocked up on "goofy" foods he thought she might experience cravings for.
She told TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres: "He assumed that I was gonna have goofy cravings, so he stocked our secondary fridge with weird food. Just like pickles, and sauerkraut, or like anchovies, and ice creams...just in case at one point during this pregnancy I'd be like I really want something.
"And it happened last week, I was like, 'Oh my God, I need a pickle.' It was just the weirdest thing.
"I needed this pickle and he was like, 'Hold on a second' and disappeared in the backyard and came back with the most amazing dill pickle of all time."
Ashton, 36, is also taking Russian lessons so he can communicate with the baby in Ukranian-born Mila's native tongue.
She said: "He's been taking classes for six months, he does it twice a week, a woman comes to the house and gives him lessons."
And the 30-year-old star admitted she and the 'Two and a Half Men' star - who was previously married to Demi Moore - were engaged for some time before it became public knowledge.
She said: "We were able to keep this private for two months without anybody knowing, I think everybody assumed we were engaged for so long that I was wearing the ring in public for two months and nobody commented on single photograph."

Dean McDermott buys ring for Tori


Dean McDermott has splashed out on a vintage ring as a wedding anniversary gift to Tori Spelling.
The reality TV star - who is currently fighting to save his marriage to the actress after admitting cheating on her last year - bought a hand-engraved, Renaissance-inspired ring, which is set in 18-carat gold with pear-shaped sapphires, square-cut rubies and greenish yellow peridots, from celebrity jeweller Neil Lane as he wanted a "meaningful" present for his wife of eight years.
Neil told People: "Dean wanted to keep tradition and celebrate their anniversary and 'love story' with a very special, beautiful ring set in gold -- and this one is really cool with lots of colour.
"He loved the multi-color and he wanted gems. It's very stylish and different. He wanted to get a really special jewel, something meaningful -he wanted to show up for Tori with a beautiful ring."
And Dean - who buys a ring for Tori every anniversary - was delighted his choice was a hit with his spouse.
Neil added: "Dean seemed really excited to give her the ring. And he texted me and said Tori was thrilled, that she loved it. He said it was her favourite ring of all the years!"
Dean - who has children Liam, seven, Stella, five, Hattie, two, and Finn, 20 months, with Tori - was also seen shopping for gifts at Victoria's Secret earlier this week and on Wednesday (07.05.14), the day of their anniversary, the couple enjoyed an intimate sushi dinner at Los Angeles eatery Katsuya.

John Tiffany in talks to helm Harry Potter play


John Tiffany is in talks with J. K. Rowling to helm a Harry Potter play.
The stage director - who has worked on 'Black Watch' and 'Once' - is in the "early stages" of negotiations with the famed author, who penned the series of novels about the famous wizard boy, as they plan to take the story, which follows Harry in his younger years, to the theatre.
The production will follow Harry as an orphan and outcast and also explore his parents, Lily and James, who were killed by the dark Lord Voldemort when he was just 15 months old, reports the Daily Mail newspaper.
Meanwhile, playwright Jack Thorne, 35, is also being "actively" pursued and while "Rowling has met both men", "discussions have not been concluded."
Rowling, 48, won't be writing the show, but she will be collaborating.
She will also co-produce, alongside Sonia Friedman and Colin Callender.
Warner Bros, the studio behind the movies, which starred Daniel Radcliffe as Harry and Emma Watson and Rupert Grint as his pals Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley respectively, will also be involved.
A top executive at Warner's said: "We will see what we have when it's written, and proceed from there. Remember, it's a play, not a musical, so we may not require a great big theatre."

Angelina Jolie: Having kids on set was stressful


Angelina Jolie says taking her children to work made her "stressed".
The 'Maleficent' actress and her fiance Brad Pitt agreed to allow their six kids, Maddox, 12, Pax, 10, Zahara, nine, Shiloh, seven, and twins Vivienne and Knox, five, to visit them while making movies, but wanted them to have an honest portrayal of what life is like on a film set.
However, after just two days with the kids close by, the couple wanted the children to find new ways to entertain themselves.
She said: "Brad and I made the decision that we wouldn't keep them from sets and the fun of making movies, but we wouldn't [glorify it either].
"We wouldn't make it a good thing or a bad thing. But I would really prefer they do something else. After two days of it, Brad and I were so stressed we never wanted to do it again."
Angelina's youngest daughter appears in 'Maleficent' as young Princess Aurora and the actress thought she was perfect for the role as Vivienne is so devoted to her, she wouldn't be intimidated by her scary character.
Angelina explained to the new edition of America's Elle magazine: "For young Aurora, they needed a child who wouldn't be fazed by the Mistress of All Evil hissing, 'I don't like children' in her face.
"And my little Vivienne - we call her my shadow, because there's nothing I can do to shake her. I can be tired, I can be grumpy, I can be in a terrible mood, and she doesn't care. It's 'Mommy, Mommy,' and she'll cling to me.
"We knew that she would still do that thing, she'd still smile at me and insist that I pick her up. So we couldn't really cast anybody else."
The role was initially offered to the couple's older daughter Shiloh, but the tomboy insisted she would rather play a "horned creature" instead.
Angelina added: "I asked Shiloh about being Aurora, and she laughed in my face."

Hugh Jackman undergoes cancer treatment


Hugh Jackman has been treated for skin cancer again.
The 'Wolverine' actor - who had cancerous cells removed last November - has urged fans to protect themselves from the damaging rays of the sun after undergoing a proecudure to remove a Basel Cell Carsinoma (BCC).
Posting a picture on Instagram showing his bandaged nose, he wrote: "Another Basel Cell Carsinoma. All out now. Thanks Dr. Albom and Dr. Arian. PLEASE! PLEASE! WEAR SUNSCREEN! (sic).
"Huge thanks to Dr. Arian and Dr. Born for operating on my nose until 10:20pm! #SUNSCREEN (sic)"
BCC is a treatable and common form of skin cancer signified by lesions or growths on the outermost layer of the skin that "often look like open sores, red patches, pink growths, shiny bumps, or scars" and are "usually caused by a combination of cumulative UV exposure and intense, occasional UV exposure, the Skin Cancer Foundation says.
Although it generally doesn't spread, the organisation warn that it can be disfiguring if not treated quickly.
The 45-year-old actor was first treated for the disease last year after wife Deborra-Lee Furness - with who he has children Oscar, 13, and Ava, seven, - urged him to get a "mark" on his nose checked out.
He tweeted: ''Boy, was she right! I had basil cell carcinoma.
''Please don't be foolish like me. Get yourself checked. And USE sunscreen!!! (sic)''

Courtney Love turned down Russell Brand


Courtney Love turned down a night with Russell Brand.
The 49-year-old rocker - who was famously married to late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain until his death in 1994 - has claimed she spurned the comedian's advances because of his "musky" stench.
Appearing on British talk show 'Alan Carr: Chatty Man', which airs tonight (09.05.14), she recalled: "When we were friends, he tried to hit on me. He goes, 'I have had a lot of grand conversations, darling, but none of them have ended in an orgasm. Can we go in a room?'
"I said to him, 'Russell, you are too musky for me, man.' He is a little musky. We did yoga together and the musk was there."
While Courtney refused to be a notch on Russell's list of sexual conquests, the pair remain friendly and she even thinks of him as a British "national treasure".
The star added: "I do think he is a national treasure. God, I wish I was as good as him. He flirts with men openly too."
While the Hole singer wasn't won over by Russell, she has previously fallen for the charms of another British comedian, 'Alan Partridge' creator Steve Coogan, admitting she was smitten with him because of his portrayal of Factory Records boss Tony Wilson in 2002 movie '24 Hour Party People'.
Speaking some time after their fling, she has previously said: "All it was, was a couple of sh**s at the Sunset Marquis [hotel in Los Angeles,] and I did not know he was Alan Partridge.
"I thought he was Tony Wilson in '24 Hour Party People' - somebody I'd always had a daddy thing for. I had never seen 'Alan Partridge'. But I was in a band with people who did know about Alan Partridge, so I had to make a record with them constantly saying to me, 'Back of the net!' "
Russell, 39, was wed to 'Roar' hitmaker Katy Perry between 2010 and 2012, and is currently dating Jemima Khan.

Noel Gallagher’s daughter to present on CBBC


Noel Gallagher's daughter has secured her first job as a TV presenter.
The 46-year-old rocker's 14-year-old daughter Anaïs, from his first marriage to interior designer Meg Matthews, has been hired by UK children's channel CBBC to present the 'Friday Download' series, giving advice on fashion and style to viewers.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Bosses see great potential in Anaïs. She auditioned and was an instant hit.
"Anaïs is a quick learner and very natural on screen. Of, course her connections played a part."
The aspiring TV star will join a number of other young presenters on the show, including 18-year-old singer Dionne Bromfield, who will return for a second series.
Anaïs mother is said to be encouraging her daughter to pursue a career in television, and CBBC are reportedly keen to help the youngster to become a regular face on the network.
The sourced added: "All going well they could develop her within the company as a future star.
Although Anaïs has no previous television experience, the young blonde has worked as a presenter for fashion store Claire's Accessories' website, which involved filming alongside 'Wild Heart' hitmakers The Vamps.

Katie Price banishes Kieran Hayler to log cabin


Katie Price has banished Kieran Hayler to a log cabin at the bottom of her garden.
The glamour model is punishing her husband by making him sleep in the shed at the edge of her £2.5 million home after discovering he was having a "full blown sexual affair" with her married best friend, Jane Pountney.
Kieran - who is the father of her nine-month-old son Jett as well as the pregnant star's unborn baby - has been subjected to a worse fate than Katie's former exes since she moved both Alex Reid and Leandro Penna to plush guest bedrooms following the breakdown of their relationships.
An insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Katie had the cabin built for [her 12-year-old son] Harvey for when he grows up. But now she has suggested Kieran stays there while she figures everything out.
"In the end, she ended up throwing Leo and Alex out, but at the moment it looks like Kieran is getting the long stay car park treatment for now.
"She is feeling very vulnerable and is at a real loss. It is all so sad. By having Kieran in the log cabin, it gives her the space to sort her head out and keep tabs on what he is doing."
Meanwhile, Katie - who is also a mother to Junior, seven, and six-year-old Princess Tiaamii - is determined to divorce the builder after discovering he might have had a second fling with none other than Prince Harry's on/off girlfriend Cressida Bonas' cousin.
The 35-year-old reality star confronted Kieran's ex April Bonas over the phone about rumours she had cheated with him just days before the couple's romantic beach wedding last year.
A friend told The Sun newspaper: "Katie and April spoke on the phone and she asked outright if she had slept with Kieran while they were together.
"April admitted they'd had a fling in the past, but was adamant that nothing had happened during Kieran's relationship with Katie.
"Katie quizzed April about everything she knew about what Kieran was doing before their wedding."
Kieran has reportedly reached out to Jane's husband Derrick Pountney - who has claimed the infidelity was just a "storm in a teacup" - for help persuading Katie to forgive him.

Gwyneth Paltrow wants to end ‘mommy wars’


Gwyneth Paltrow wants to end the "mommy wars".
The 'Iron Man' actress caused outrage when she appeared to suggest being a Hollywood mother was a far tougher job than being a regular 9-5 desk job mum during a recent interview, and has now taken to her website Goop to defend her comments and encourage women to "cut each other some slack".
Gwyneth - who has nine-year-old daughter Apple and eight-year-old son Moses with her estranged husband Chris Martin - wrote: "A few weeks ago during an interview, I was asked why I have only worked on one film a year since having children. My answer was this: Film work takes one away from home and requires 12-14 hours a day, making it difficult to be the one to make the kids their lunch, drive them to school, and put them to bed.
"So I have found it easier on my family life to make a film the exception, and my 9-5 job the rule. This somehow was taken to mean I had said a 9-5 job is easier, and a lot of heat was thrown my way, especially by other working mothers who somehow used my out-of-context quote as an opportunity to express feelings (perhaps projected) on the subject.
"As the mommy wars rage on, I am constantly perplexed and amazed by how little slack we cut each other as women."
The 41-year-old star wants mothers to stop criticising each other for their parenting styles and voicing negative opinions because they're all doing the same difficult job.
She concluded: "We see disapproval in the eyes of other mothers when we say how long we breastfed (Too long? Not long enough?), or whether we have decided to go back to work versus stay home.
"Is it not hard enough to attempt to raise children thoughtfully, while contributing something, or bringing home some (or more) of the bacon? Why do we feel so entitled to opine, often so negatively, on the choices of other women? Perhaps because there is so much pressure to do it all, and do it all well all at the same time (impossible)."

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