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Mel C hopes Miley Cyrus is savvy enough to handle her career.
The former Spice Girls star thinks the singer's provocative outfits and twerking antics are harmless but she hopes she knows what she is doing when it comes to flashing flesh and she can deal with the pressure.
Mel told BANG Showbiz: "We were so innocent but the funny thing is, back in the mid 90s, we were criticised for being too sexual because we wore cropped tops, and you think what Miley's doing now!
"People who've worked quite close to Miley think she's pretty savvy, I just hope that really is the case, it's mature of her, if that's all her own work."
The 40-year-old singer - who has a five-year-old daughter, Scarlet, - with ex-partner Thomas Starr - was a "huge" fan of Madonna in the 1980s and claims she wasn't affected by watching her raunchy performances so doesn't think Miley's behaviour on stage is damaging to young fans.
She explained: "She [Madonna] really pushed the boundaries, and I don't think it affected me too much, watching her in videos and live concerts being very provocative.
"We're living in a society where it's becoming more and more sexualised early on. I just think it's a wild horse, you can't tame it, it's your responsibility to guide your children in the best way you can."
Mel also thinks it's "unfortunate" than many artists in the entertainment industry are vulnerable and can be badly affected by fame.
She added: "There seems to be so many people who are classed as celebrities these days. It's quite scary. There's very few people that go through success in entertainment unscathed."
Mel is supporting the P&G and Asda Clean Water Campaign to help provide 75 million days of clean drinking water to children worldwide by the end of 2014.
From 27th February, for every purchase of a P&G product - like Ariel, Gillette or Pampers - in Asda, P&G will donate one day of clean drinking water. Visit asda.com/cleanwater to find out more.
Mel C hopes Miley Cyrus is ‘savvy’
Mel C hopes Miley Cyrus is savvy enough to handle her career.
The former Spice Girls star thinks the singer's provocative outfits and twerking antics are harmless but she hopes she knows what she is doing when it comes to flashing flesh and she can deal with the pressure.
Mel told BANG Showbiz: "We were so innocent but the funny thing is, back in the mid 90s, we were criticised for being too sexual because we wore cropped tops, and you think what Miley's doing now!
"People who've worked quite close to Miley think she's pretty savvy, I just hope that really is the case, it's mature of her, if that's all her own work."
The 40-year-old singer - who has a five-year-old daughter, Scarlet, - with ex-partner Thomas Starr - was a "huge" fan of Madonna in the 1980s and claims she wasn't affected by watching her raunchy performances so doesn't think Miley's behaviour on stage is damaging to young fans.
She explained: "She [Madonna] really pushed the boundaries, and I don't think it affected me too much, watching her in videos and live concerts being very provocative.
"We're living in a society where it's becoming more and more sexualised early on. I just think it's a wild horse, you can't tame it, it's your responsibility to guide your children in the best way you can."
Mel also thinks it's "unfortunate" than many artists in the entertainment industry are vulnerable and can be badly affected by fame.
She added: "There seems to be so many people who are classed as celebrities these days. It's quite scary. There's very few people that go through success in entertainment unscathed."
Mel is supporting the P&G and Asda Clean Water Campaign to help provide 75 million days of clean drinking water to children worldwide by the end of 2014.
From 27th February, for every purchase of a P&G product - like Ariel, Gillette or Pampers - in Asda, P&G will donate one day of clean drinking water. Visit asda.com/cleanwater to find out more.
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Kimberly Wyatt feels most "at home" in England.
The 32-year-old singer, who was born and raised in the US, married British model and writer Max Rogers last month and insists she couldn't think of another place she'd rather settle down and start a family.
She said: "England is where I feel more at home than anywhere else in the world - I'm a huge fan of the country. I've spent the last four years living and working here on 'Got to Dance' and this was where I first met Max and the place I see myself bringing up my family."
Kimberly's blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring echoes Duchess Catherine's - known as Kate Middleton before she marred into the Royal Family - pre-wedding jewellery, and her husband admits he chose it because it has a "British stamp" on it.
He explained to Britain's HELLO! magazine: "I was going for British when I chose the ring. Kim is a bit of a Anglophile, so it was romantic point that we have an Anglo-American relationship, it was nice to have a little British stamp on it."
Kimberly Wyatt feels ‘at home’ in England
Kimberly Wyatt feels most "at home" in England.
The 32-year-old singer, who was born and raised in the US, married British model and writer Max Rogers last month and insists she couldn't think of another place she'd rather settle down and start a family.
She said: "England is where I feel more at home than anywhere else in the world - I'm a huge fan of the country. I've spent the last four years living and working here on 'Got to Dance' and this was where I first met Max and the place I see myself bringing up my family."
Kimberly's blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring echoes Duchess Catherine's - known as Kate Middleton before she marred into the Royal Family - pre-wedding jewellery, and her husband admits he chose it because it has a "British stamp" on it.
He explained to Britain's HELLO! magazine: "I was going for British when I chose the ring. Kim is a bit of a Anglophile, so it was romantic point that we have an Anglo-American relationship, it was nice to have a little British stamp on it."
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Barkhad Abdi is struggling financially.
The 'Captain Philips' star narrowly missed out on the Best Supporting Actor Oscar at the Academy Awards on Sunday (02.03.14) but is said to have spent most of the $65,000 he was paid to film the movie - which was made two years ago - and is still looking for his next role.
The Somalia-born star - who plays the ringleader of a group of pirates who capture an American ship in 'Captain Philips', based on a true story - was working in his brother's mobile phone shop until recently and had previously been a limousine driver before attending an open casting call and winning the part of Muse in the film.
Speaking about why he quit working at the mobile shop, he told The New Yorker magazine: "How I thought about it was, like, when the movie came out, reviews either gonna be good or bad. Either way, I cannot be working here."
The article says Barkhad, 28, is looked after by the film's studio when he is in Los Angeles, as they give him expense money each day and put him up at the Beverly Hilton hotel, although he has recently requested to stay in a much less grand hotel near to LAX airport so he can be near a Somali friend.
It also points out his clothes for the Oscars were loaned, as they are with almost every star.
Barkhad recently won the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor and said his co-star, Tom Hanks, had given him valuable advice for the future.
He said: "He tells me, career-wise, just use it wisely and work your hardest."
Barkhad Abdi struggling financially?
Barkhad Abdi is struggling financially.
The 'Captain Philips' star narrowly missed out on the Best Supporting Actor Oscar at the Academy Awards on Sunday (02.03.14) but is said to have spent most of the $65,000 he was paid to film the movie - which was made two years ago - and is still looking for his next role.
The Somalia-born star - who plays the ringleader of a group of pirates who capture an American ship in 'Captain Philips', based on a true story - was working in his brother's mobile phone shop until recently and had previously been a limousine driver before attending an open casting call and winning the part of Muse in the film.
Speaking about why he quit working at the mobile shop, he told The New Yorker magazine: "How I thought about it was, like, when the movie came out, reviews either gonna be good or bad. Either way, I cannot be working here."
The article says Barkhad, 28, is looked after by the film's studio when he is in Los Angeles, as they give him expense money each day and put him up at the Beverly Hilton hotel, although he has recently requested to stay in a much less grand hotel near to LAX airport so he can be near a Somali friend.
It also points out his clothes for the Oscars were loaned, as they are with almost every star.
Barkhad recently won the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor and said his co-star, Tom Hanks, had given him valuable advice for the future.
He said: "He tells me, career-wise, just use it wisely and work your hardest."
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Katy Perry broke up with John Mayer because he kept breaking promises.
The 'Teenage Dream' singer had an on/off relationship with the guitar player from 2012, but they decided to finally split last month, blaming her upcoming Prismatic tour, although a source claims there was more to it than conflicting schedules.
The insider told HollywoodLife.com: "The last time they broke up John won her back by making a ton of promises. He was going to put her first, but now he's falling back into his old patterns.
"Like, he shuts off his phone and disappears all day and night - he says it's because he needs alone time, but it's sketchy for sure."
Katy, 29, was left heartbroken when her marriage to Russell Brand ended after 14 months in December 2011, and is now not prepared to deal with difficult behaviour from the man in her life.
The source added: "Katy isn't willing to put up with any shenanigans. She's devastated but she felt she had to do this to take care of herself."
The duo released a romantic duet 'Who You Love' last December and looked cosy on Valentine's day when Katy was spotted with a ring on her wedding finger, but only weeks later they parted, although one friend thinks they could get back together in the future.
They said: "Not sure how long it will last this time but yes, it is off for now."
John Mayer broke promises to Katy Perry
Katy Perry broke up with John Mayer because he kept breaking promises.
The 'Teenage Dream' singer had an on/off relationship with the guitar player from 2012, but they decided to finally split last month, blaming her upcoming Prismatic tour, although a source claims there was more to it than conflicting schedules.
The insider told HollywoodLife.com: "The last time they broke up John won her back by making a ton of promises. He was going to put her first, but now he's falling back into his old patterns.
"Like, he shuts off his phone and disappears all day and night - he says it's because he needs alone time, but it's sketchy for sure."
Katy, 29, was left heartbroken when her marriage to Russell Brand ended after 14 months in December 2011, and is now not prepared to deal with difficult behaviour from the man in her life.
The source added: "Katy isn't willing to put up with any shenanigans. She's devastated but she felt she had to do this to take care of herself."
The duo released a romantic duet 'Who You Love' last December and looked cosy on Valentine's day when Katy was spotted with a ring on her wedding finger, but only weeks later they parted, although one friend thinks they could get back together in the future.
They said: "Not sure how long it will last this time but yes, it is off for now."
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John Travolta planned to party all night after the Oscars.
The 'Saturday Night Fever' star may have fluffed his lines introducing Idina Menzel at Sunday's (02.03.14)
Academy Awards, but wasn't letting it get him down, and looked to party the night away with his wife Kelly Preston after the event.
He told TV Show Entertainment Tonight: "Let me tell you what I do - I don't drink very much, but I wait until Oscar night to have my drinks. So now I'm ready to stay out until five in the morning.
"We're gonna do [the] Vanity Fair [party], then we're gonna do Madonna's party, and we're gonna have fun tonight. I'm not gonna be happy until we see the sun rise."
John was also full of enthusiasm for his 'Grease' co-star Olivia Newton-John's current residency in Las Vegas, but wouldn't let on if he plans to join her on stage at any point.
He said: "How exciting is that? But you know, I need rehearsal for that stuff, you know what I mean? She's like, so used to it, because she sings every night."
John Travolta partied all night after Oscars
John Travolta planned to party all night after the Oscars.
The 'Saturday Night Fever' star may have fluffed his lines introducing Idina Menzel at Sunday's (02.03.14)
Academy Awards, but wasn't letting it get him down, and looked to party the night away with his wife Kelly Preston after the event.
He told TV Show Entertainment Tonight: "Let me tell you what I do - I don't drink very much, but I wait until Oscar night to have my drinks. So now I'm ready to stay out until five in the morning.
"We're gonna do [the] Vanity Fair [party], then we're gonna do Madonna's party, and we're gonna have fun tonight. I'm not gonna be happy until we see the sun rise."
John was also full of enthusiasm for his 'Grease' co-star Olivia Newton-John's current residency in Las Vegas, but wouldn't let on if he plans to join her on stage at any point.
He said: "How exciting is that? But you know, I need rehearsal for that stuff, you know what I mean? She's like, so used to it, because she sings every night."
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Taylor Swift ran into Harry Styles at an Oscars party on Saturday night (01.03.14).
The '22' hitmaker saw her One Direction hunk ex-boyfriend at the Weinstein party held at the Montage Beverly Hills Hotel, but things weren't frosty between them and they happily chatted away.
A source told E! News: "They've stayed in touch and were speaking for a while [at the party]. People think they don't talk but they're friends and on good terms. There are no bad feelings between them whatsoever."
Taylor, 24, and Harry, 20, dated for around three months before splitting in January 2013, and she went on to write the song 'I Knew You We're Trouble' about him. They both have a mutual friend in singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran, who Taylor was out partying with the next night, posing with him for pictures in the photo booth at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
British star Harry - who has recently been linked to Kendall Jenner - is a big fan of Los Angeles life, spending lots of time in the city as it's easy for him to remain anonymous.
The source added: "He likes being in Los Angeles because it's easier for him to go out and go unnoticed than it is for him in London."
Taylor Swift runs into Harry Styles
Taylor Swift ran into Harry Styles at an Oscars party on Saturday night (01.03.14).
The '22' hitmaker saw her One Direction hunk ex-boyfriend at the Weinstein party held at the Montage Beverly Hills Hotel, but things weren't frosty between them and they happily chatted away.
A source told E! News: "They've stayed in touch and were speaking for a while [at the party]. People think they don't talk but they're friends and on good terms. There are no bad feelings between them whatsoever."
Taylor, 24, and Harry, 20, dated for around three months before splitting in January 2013, and she went on to write the song 'I Knew You We're Trouble' about him. They both have a mutual friend in singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran, who Taylor was out partying with the next night, posing with him for pictures in the photo booth at the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party.
British star Harry - who has recently been linked to Kendall Jenner - is a big fan of Los Angeles life, spending lots of time in the city as it's easy for him to remain anonymous.
The source added: "He likes being in Los Angeles because it's easier for him to go out and go unnoticed than it is for him in London."
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Pharrell Williams' hat from the Grammy Awards sold for $44,100.
The 'Happy' singer auctioned off the striking headwear - a bold Vivienne Westwood Buffalo hat, which became a talking point at the music ceremony last month - to benefit his teen charity One Hand to Another, and it was snapped up by fast food chain Arby's.
After the auction had closed yesterday (02.03.14), Pharrell wrote on Twitter: "Thank you to whoever bought my Grammy hat on @eBay for $44,100. Your donation benefits From One Hand to Another. (sic)"
Arby's - whose corporate logo is a 10-gallon hat, bearing a strong resemblance to the one sported by the singer - jokingly tweeted back: "You're welcome. We're HAPPY to support a great cause & get our hat back. Good luck at the #Oscars tonight! (sic)"
Pharell played along with the chain, famous for its roast beef sandwiches, writing back: "What a pleasant surprise. Thank you @Arbys, our roast beef is now officially well done. (sic)"
Pharrell then sported another hat in the same style as he performed 'Happy' at the Oscars last night, but many people were more surprised by the suit he wore as he arrived, as it included shorts - although he defended himself, saying they were designer.
He said: "I can't take the credit for it. It's Lanvin! It's a whole Lanvin suit."
Pharrell Williams’ 44k Grammy hat
Pharrell Williams' hat from the Grammy Awards sold for $44,100.
The 'Happy' singer auctioned off the striking headwear - a bold Vivienne Westwood Buffalo hat, which became a talking point at the music ceremony last month - to benefit his teen charity One Hand to Another, and it was snapped up by fast food chain Arby's.
After the auction had closed yesterday (02.03.14), Pharrell wrote on Twitter: "Thank you to whoever bought my Grammy hat on @eBay for $44,100. Your donation benefits From One Hand to Another. (sic)"
Arby's - whose corporate logo is a 10-gallon hat, bearing a strong resemblance to the one sported by the singer - jokingly tweeted back: "You're welcome. We're HAPPY to support a great cause & get our hat back. Good luck at the #Oscars tonight! (sic)"
Pharell played along with the chain, famous for its roast beef sandwiches, writing back: "What a pleasant surprise. Thank you @Arbys, our roast beef is now officially well done. (sic)"
Pharrell then sported another hat in the same style as he performed 'Happy' at the Oscars last night, but many people were more surprised by the suit he wore as he arrived, as it included shorts - although he defended himself, saying they were designer.
He said: "I can't take the credit for it. It's Lanvin! It's a whole Lanvin suit."
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Scarlett Johansson is pregnant.
The 'Lost in Translation' actress is expecting her first child with French creative agency boss fiancé Romain Dauriac, according to E! news.
Speaking about her desire to start a family in December 2013, she told the Daily Mail newspaper: "I would like to have my own family, that would be nice.
"They say it's never the right time and I am sure that's true, but I think you have to plan it like anything else.
"At some point it is something I look forward to."
Scarlett, 29, and Romaine, 31, got engaged in August last year after he proposed with a vintage Art Deco ring.
The 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' star has previously said she and Romain don't want to "rush through" tying the knot, as "being engaged is an exciting time to enjoy and to really savour."
The marriage will be Scarlett's second after she was wed to actor Ryan Reynolds between 2008 and 2011.
She has previously said of Romain: "I'm very happy. He's my buddy."
Scarlett Johansson is pregnant
Scarlett Johansson is pregnant.
The 'Lost in Translation' actress is expecting her first child with French creative agency boss fiancé Romain Dauriac, according to E! news.
Speaking about her desire to start a family in December 2013, she told the Daily Mail newspaper: "I would like to have my own family, that would be nice.
"They say it's never the right time and I am sure that's true, but I think you have to plan it like anything else.
"At some point it is something I look forward to."
Scarlett, 29, and Romaine, 31, got engaged in August last year after he proposed with a vintage Art Deco ring.
The 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' star has previously said she and Romain don't want to "rush through" tying the knot, as "being engaged is an exciting time to enjoy and to really savour."
The marriage will be Scarlett's second after she was wed to actor Ryan Reynolds between 2008 and 2011.
She has previously said of Romain: "I'm very happy. He's my buddy."
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Halle Berry is "juggling working and being a mom".
The 47-year-old actress gave birth to her second child, son Maceo, with husband Oliver Martinez last October and she's getting used to caring for her young one as well as her job acting in TV show 'Extant'.
She told People.com: "You know, I'm working on a television show now, so I'm juggling working and being a mom and breast feeding while I'm working.
"It's a whole new life for me now all over again, having a new little baby again."
Halle - who is also mother to Nahla, five, with ex-partner Gabriel Aubry - also said she has been "working hard" to lose her baby weight and chose a specific dress to suit her figure as she attended an Oscars party in Hollywood over the weekend.
She added: "This is vintage Versace. It's one of Gianni's last pieces. I never go wrong with Versace. I love Versace. And you know, I'm not quite where I want to be with my body, so this was a great dress for me to wear tonight."
Halle also added motherhood is "fantastic" but she's not planning on any more children.
She said: "I'm surprised I had the one I just had! So I doubt God is going to bless me again. I think I'm done!"
Halle Berry juggling motherhood and work
Halle Berry is "juggling working and being a mom".
The 47-year-old actress gave birth to her second child, son Maceo, with husband Oliver Martinez last October and she's getting used to caring for her young one as well as her job acting in TV show 'Extant'.
She told People.com: "You know, I'm working on a television show now, so I'm juggling working and being a mom and breast feeding while I'm working.
"It's a whole new life for me now all over again, having a new little baby again."
Halle - who is also mother to Nahla, five, with ex-partner Gabriel Aubry - also said she has been "working hard" to lose her baby weight and chose a specific dress to suit her figure as she attended an Oscars party in Hollywood over the weekend.
She added: "This is vintage Versace. It's one of Gianni's last pieces. I never go wrong with Versace. I love Versace. And you know, I'm not quite where I want to be with my body, so this was a great dress for me to wear tonight."
Halle also added motherhood is "fantastic" but she's not planning on any more children.
She said: "I'm surprised I had the one I just had! So I doubt God is going to bless me again. I think I'm done!"