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Simon Cowell thinks it would be "odd" if his baby had an American accent.
The 54-year-old music mogul is expecting his first child with New York socialite Lauren Silverman and he has admitted he wants his heir to adopt his British accent.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Tuesday (11.02.14), he said: "That's true, I would like him to have a British accent. I'm British. I haven't thought about it a lot, but it would be quite odd, me being a Brit having a baby with an American accent."
The 'X Factor' star confirmed that his tot will be born in New York and is confident he will be a good father.
Quizzed if he's ready for fatherhood, Simon confidently claimed: "Of course. I'm good with kids and he'll be well looked after."
But don't expect a member of Simon's biggest music act One Direction to be named godfather to his son, as he couldn't choose between the five-piece, consisting of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson.
He said: "If you ask one you've got to ask all five, so I don't think I could do that."
Simon also revealed that his 'Britain's Got Talent' co-stars Alesha Dixon and David Walliams - both new parents - haven't offered him any parenting tips as he prepares for the imminent arrival of his bundle of joy.
He exclaimed: "None. They've given me none at all. Nothing."
Simon Cowell wants British accent for baby
Simon Cowell thinks it would be "odd" if his baby had an American accent.
The 54-year-old music mogul is expecting his first child with New York socialite Lauren Silverman and he has admitted he wants his heir to adopt his British accent.
Speaking to BANG Showbiz at the 'Britain's Got Talent' auditions at London's Hammersmith Apollo on Tuesday (11.02.14), he said: "That's true, I would like him to have a British accent. I'm British. I haven't thought about it a lot, but it would be quite odd, me being a Brit having a baby with an American accent."
The 'X Factor' star confirmed that his tot will be born in New York and is confident he will be a good father.
Quizzed if he's ready for fatherhood, Simon confidently claimed: "Of course. I'm good with kids and he'll be well looked after."
But don't expect a member of Simon's biggest music act One Direction to be named godfather to his son, as he couldn't choose between the five-piece, consisting of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson.
He said: "If you ask one you've got to ask all five, so I don't think I could do that."
Simon also revealed that his 'Britain's Got Talent' co-stars Alesha Dixon and David Walliams - both new parents - haven't offered him any parenting tips as he prepares for the imminent arrival of his bundle of joy.
He exclaimed: "None. They've given me none at all. Nothing."
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Eva Mendes is "not big" on Valentine's Day.
The 39-year-old actress insists she and boyfriend Ryan Gosling - who she was rumoured to have split from - have no plans to celebrate the romantic holiday on February 14, joking she will just watch the hunky actor's weepy movie 'The Notebook' at home alone.
She told TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres: "I'm not a big Valentine's Day person. I'll probably just order a deep dish and watch The Notebook or something."
The 'Place Beyond the Pines' actress also laughed off recent reports she is pregnant after refusing to go through airport security scanners.
Eva insisted it was a decision she always makes because she finds the security checks "creepy".
She said: "It's so ridiculous. Because it all started because I was didn't want to go through the scanners at the airport.
"You know those x-ray scanners, which are really creepy. They basically see you naked, right. And not only that, but there's a radiation aspect to it, so I always opt out. I always ask for a personal pat down."
Ellen then joked: "Alright, do you want to say is it a boy or a girl you're pregnant with?"
Eva replied: "Oh god, no no no! No!"
Eva Mendes ‘not big’ on Valentine’s Day
Eva Mendes is "not big" on Valentine's Day.
The 39-year-old actress insists she and boyfriend Ryan Gosling - who she was rumoured to have split from - have no plans to celebrate the romantic holiday on February 14, joking she will just watch the hunky actor's weepy movie 'The Notebook' at home alone.
She told TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres: "I'm not a big Valentine's Day person. I'll probably just order a deep dish and watch The Notebook or something."
The 'Place Beyond the Pines' actress also laughed off recent reports she is pregnant after refusing to go through airport security scanners.
Eva insisted it was a decision she always makes because she finds the security checks "creepy".
She said: "It's so ridiculous. Because it all started because I was didn't want to go through the scanners at the airport.
"You know those x-ray scanners, which are really creepy. They basically see you naked, right. And not only that, but there's a radiation aspect to it, so I always opt out. I always ask for a personal pat down."
Ellen then joked: "Alright, do you want to say is it a boy or a girl you're pregnant with?"
Eva replied: "Oh god, no no no! No!"
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Julia Roberts tried to get her half-sister to go to rehab in the months before her death.
The 'August: Osage County' actress had a "complex" relationship with Nancy Motes - who was found dead in a bathtub from an apparent drugs overdose on Sunday (09.02.14) - that was reportedly made worse by the former production worker's addiction, and Nancy's public attacks on her famous relative were often triggered by the actress' pleas for her to seek help.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "The sisters had a very complex relationship. They used to be very close when they were younger. Julia tried in vain over the years, even in the last six months, to get Nancy to go to rehab. Nancy refused the offers and that is when she would often publicly lash out at Julia.
"It hurt Julia, but she knew her sister was battling addiction.
"The addiction to prescription drugs made Nancy a totally different person. There would be periods of sobriety and with that brought clarity. It would be during those moments that the sisters would reconnect. Sadly, of course, those times became less frequent before her death."
The 46-year-old actress arranged for Nancy - the daughter of Julia's mother, Betty Lou, and stepfather, Michael Motes - to check into rehab last year, but she "backed out" shortly before she was due to enter the facility.
The source added: "She had agreed to go... this was about a year ago.
"At the last minute, Nancy backed out, gave no reason. Yet, Julia told Nancy if she was ready to get healthy, all she had to do was call. Julia never got that call.
"Julia is taking the death very hard. It's extremely difficult for her because it didn't have to happen. Julia has a great support network around her and she is relying on her husband [Danny Moder], more now than ever."
It has been reported that Nancy left a "ranting" suicide note in which she blamed Julia for her problems.
Julia Roberts wanted sister to go to rehab
Julia Roberts tried to get her half-sister to go to rehab in the months before her death.
The 'August: Osage County' actress had a "complex" relationship with Nancy Motes - who was found dead in a bathtub from an apparent drugs overdose on Sunday (09.02.14) - that was reportedly made worse by the former production worker's addiction, and Nancy's public attacks on her famous relative were often triggered by the actress' pleas for her to seek help.
A source told RadarOnline.com: "The sisters had a very complex relationship. They used to be very close when they were younger. Julia tried in vain over the years, even in the last six months, to get Nancy to go to rehab. Nancy refused the offers and that is when she would often publicly lash out at Julia.
"It hurt Julia, but she knew her sister was battling addiction.
"The addiction to prescription drugs made Nancy a totally different person. There would be periods of sobriety and with that brought clarity. It would be during those moments that the sisters would reconnect. Sadly, of course, those times became less frequent before her death."
The 46-year-old actress arranged for Nancy - the daughter of Julia's mother, Betty Lou, and stepfather, Michael Motes - to check into rehab last year, but she "backed out" shortly before she was due to enter the facility.
The source added: "She had agreed to go... this was about a year ago.
"At the last minute, Nancy backed out, gave no reason. Yet, Julia told Nancy if she was ready to get healthy, all she had to do was call. Julia never got that call.
"Julia is taking the death very hard. It's extremely difficult for her because it didn't have to happen. Julia has a great support network around her and she is relying on her husband [Danny Moder], more now than ever."
It has been reported that Nancy left a "ranting" suicide note in which she blamed Julia for her problems.
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Kylie Minogue "cried" the first time she heard her duet with Enrique Iglesias.
The 'All the Lovers' singer has teamed up with the 'Hero' hitmaker on ballad 'Beautiful' and she says it was an "honour" to work with him.
She said: "From my new album, 'Kiss Me Once,' this is the one and only true ballad. It's a duet with Enrique Iglesias and it's an honour singing with him. I actually cried the first time I heard it and I knew I had to be part of this incredible, romantic and touching song."
The 45-year-old singer is also a big fan of Marvin Gaye's 'Sexual Healing', which she thinks is the "ultimate sexy song".
Discussing her Valentine's Day playlist, she said: "What words can be added to this, the ultimate sexy song? Its magic never diminishes and it is still as hot as ever!"
When she's at home alone, Kylie enjoys singing other people's songs and is happy to give her private performances her all.
Continuing other songs on her Valentine's playlist, she said of Minnie Riperton's 'Lovin' You': "Everyone get ready....who will hit those high notes? Love this song and no-one does it like Minnie."
And of Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', she added: "The ultimate power ballad. I love singing along to this and always, always include the 'air grab'."
To pre-order Kylie Minogue's new album 'Kiss Me Once,' please visit www.itunes.com/kylieminogue
Kylie Minogue cried over song
Kylie Minogue "cried" the first time she heard her duet with Enrique Iglesias.
The 'All the Lovers' singer has teamed up with the 'Hero' hitmaker on ballad 'Beautiful' and she says it was an "honour" to work with him.
She said: "From my new album, 'Kiss Me Once,' this is the one and only true ballad. It's a duet with Enrique Iglesias and it's an honour singing with him. I actually cried the first time I heard it and I knew I had to be part of this incredible, romantic and touching song."
The 45-year-old singer is also a big fan of Marvin Gaye's 'Sexual Healing', which she thinks is the "ultimate sexy song".
Discussing her Valentine's Day playlist, she said: "What words can be added to this, the ultimate sexy song? Its magic never diminishes and it is still as hot as ever!"
When she's at home alone, Kylie enjoys singing other people's songs and is happy to give her private performances her all.
Continuing other songs on her Valentine's playlist, she said of Minnie Riperton's 'Lovin' You': "Everyone get ready....who will hit those high notes? Love this song and no-one does it like Minnie."
And of Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', she added: "The ultimate power ballad. I love singing along to this and always, always include the 'air grab'."
To pre-order Kylie Minogue's new album 'Kiss Me Once,' please visit www.itunes.com/kylieminogue
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Babyface is engaged to his long-term girlfriend.
The record producer confirmed that he has popped the question to former dancer Nicole Patenberg after seven years together.
The star - real name Kenneth Edmonds - told The Los Angeles Times newspaper: "I'm happy to say I'm on the love marriage path. I'm a very lucky guy!"
The 54-year-old star - who has five-year-old daughter Peyton Nicole with his fiancee - insists honesty is the key to a happy relationship and thinks couples should deal with their problems head-on.
During an interview with BET, where he was discussing a collaboration between himself and Toni Braxton on their new record 'Love Marriage & Divorce', Babyface added: "The main thing is being honest with yourself and being honest with your feelings. When we're not honest with ourselves, we just accept situations, don't talk about them and, as you said, ignore the elephant in the room.
"You better recognise there is an elephant in the room and deal with it, because a lot of times the elephant in the room is the one that you put in there, so you have to deal with it."
Babyface split from ex-wife Tracey Edmonds in 2005 after 13 years of marriage and put their split down to irreconcilable differences. The pair have sons Brandon and Dylan Michael together.
Babyface is engaged
Babyface is engaged to his long-term girlfriend.
The record producer confirmed that he has popped the question to former dancer Nicole Patenberg after seven years together.
The star - real name Kenneth Edmonds - told The Los Angeles Times newspaper: "I'm happy to say I'm on the love marriage path. I'm a very lucky guy!"
The 54-year-old star - who has five-year-old daughter Peyton Nicole with his fiancee - insists honesty is the key to a happy relationship and thinks couples should deal with their problems head-on.
During an interview with BET, where he was discussing a collaboration between himself and Toni Braxton on their new record 'Love Marriage & Divorce', Babyface added: "The main thing is being honest with yourself and being honest with your feelings. When we're not honest with ourselves, we just accept situations, don't talk about them and, as you said, ignore the elephant in the room.
"You better recognise there is an elephant in the room and deal with it, because a lot of times the elephant in the room is the one that you put in there, so you have to deal with it."
Babyface split from ex-wife Tracey Edmonds in 2005 after 13 years of marriage and put their split down to irreconcilable differences. The pair have sons Brandon and Dylan Michael together.
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Sarah Silverman is dating Michael Sheen.
The comedienne was reportedly seen "making out" with the 'Frost/Nixon' actor at Hollywood nightspot Soho House last Thursday (06.02.14), and insiders have confirmed they are now a couple.
A source told Us Weekly magazine: "They were making out at Soho House. They were all over each other for a lot of the night."
The pair also seemed close at Michael's 45th birthday celebrations at Craig's last week, where they joined revellers including his 'Masters of Sex' co-star Lizzy Caplan, Nicole Richie, Kate Hudson, Demi Moore and his former partner Kate Beckinsale and her husband Len Wiseman.
A source said: "Sarah and Michael came and left together. She drove. When they left, Sarah opened her trunk so Michael could put all of his gifts in and then they drove away."
Michael - who has 14-year-old daughter Lily with Kate - briefly dated VH1 presenter Carrie Keagan last year and was in a relationship with his 'Midnight in Paris' co-star Rachel McAdams for two years until February 2013.
Sarah was previously in a relationship with Jimmy Kimmel, but they split in 2009 after five years together.
Sarah Silverman dating Michael Sheen
Sarah Silverman is dating Michael Sheen.
The comedienne was reportedly seen "making out" with the 'Frost/Nixon' actor at Hollywood nightspot Soho House last Thursday (06.02.14), and insiders have confirmed they are now a couple.
A source told Us Weekly magazine: "They were making out at Soho House. They were all over each other for a lot of the night."
The pair also seemed close at Michael's 45th birthday celebrations at Craig's last week, where they joined revellers including his 'Masters of Sex' co-star Lizzy Caplan, Nicole Richie, Kate Hudson, Demi Moore and his former partner Kate Beckinsale and her husband Len Wiseman.
A source said: "Sarah and Michael came and left together. She drove. When they left, Sarah opened her trunk so Michael could put all of his gifts in and then they drove away."
Michael - who has 14-year-old daughter Lily with Kate - briefly dated VH1 presenter Carrie Keagan last year and was in a relationship with his 'Midnight in Paris' co-star Rachel McAdams for two years until February 2013.
Sarah was previously in a relationship with Jimmy Kimmel, but they split in 2009 after five years together.
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Enrique Iglesias says legs are the sexiest part of the female body.
The 'I'm A Freak' singer claims his dream woman would have a great set of pins and a good sense of humour as she would need to be able to laugh at his "immature" jokes.
Speaking about what he finds attractive in a woman, Enrique exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I love legs. I like women with a sense of humour, I don't like women who are too serious.
"I mean women that can laugh at stupid immature things because I am very much like that and I say stupid things, so if the girl can laugh and have a sense of humour I actually find that very sexy."
Meanwhile, the 38-year-old crooner explained the reasoning behind his suggestive album title 'Sex + Love', claiming the risqué nature of the record is something everyone can relate to.
Enrique explained: "It's one of the first things I thought about when I listened to the whole body of work. I think it's something we can all relate to no matter what religion no matter what personality, no matter what colour we can all relate to it."
'Sex + Love' is out March 17.
Enrique Iglesias thinks legs are sexy
Enrique Iglesias says legs are the sexiest part of the female body.
The 'I'm A Freak' singer claims his dream woman would have a great set of pins and a good sense of humour as she would need to be able to laugh at his "immature" jokes.
Speaking about what he finds attractive in a woman, Enrique exclusively told BANG Showbiz: "I love legs. I like women with a sense of humour, I don't like women who are too serious.
"I mean women that can laugh at stupid immature things because I am very much like that and I say stupid things, so if the girl can laugh and have a sense of humour I actually find that very sexy."
Meanwhile, the 38-year-old crooner explained the reasoning behind his suggestive album title 'Sex + Love', claiming the risqué nature of the record is something everyone can relate to.
Enrique explained: "It's one of the first things I thought about when I listened to the whole body of work. I think it's something we can all relate to no matter what religion no matter what personality, no matter what colour we can all relate to it."
'Sex + Love' is out March 17.
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Gary Oldman went commando on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'.
The actor confessed he wasn't wearing any underpants during his appearance on the US chat show on Tuesday night (11.02.14) due to an unfortunate chocolate-related mishap.
The 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' star accidentally got his crotch covered in sticky brown liquid when he was shooting a bizarre Valentine's Day sketch dressed as a dolphin for the show earlier in the day, in which the chocolate fired out of his "blowhole" onto his pants.
Gary told Jimmy: "Right now I'm commando. Some of the volcanic coco is... my underwear is in the dressing room."
The host joked, "That's a nice gift for Valentine's Day, 'Honey, I dipped my underpants in chocolate' ", to which Gary replied, "It looked like something else!"
The strange skit saw the 55-year-old actor dress up as Danny The Dolphin to recreate a mock "unique British Valentine's Day tradition", which saw him hand out marshmallows to a group of kids, who sang about how they visit the beach on the most romantic day of the year to hear him "screech".
Gary also revealed during his interview that he turned to acting after his ambitions to become a professional soccer star were dashed because of his weakness for the opposite sex.
He admitted: "I was a football guy. I did play for the county - it was kind of what I was going to do, I was pretty good at it.
"Two things [ruined it]. I grew a couple of inches, I was quite small and fast. [Then] the balance wasn't the same. And girls, I got distracted by girls."
Gary Oldman goes commando on Jimmy Kimmel Live
Gary Oldman went commando on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'.
The actor confessed he wasn't wearing any underpants during his appearance on the US chat show on Tuesday night (11.02.14) due to an unfortunate chocolate-related mishap.
The 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy' star accidentally got his crotch covered in sticky brown liquid when he was shooting a bizarre Valentine's Day sketch dressed as a dolphin for the show earlier in the day, in which the chocolate fired out of his "blowhole" onto his pants.
Gary told Jimmy: "Right now I'm commando. Some of the volcanic coco is... my underwear is in the dressing room."
The host joked, "That's a nice gift for Valentine's Day, 'Honey, I dipped my underpants in chocolate' ", to which Gary replied, "It looked like something else!"
The strange skit saw the 55-year-old actor dress up as Danny The Dolphin to recreate a mock "unique British Valentine's Day tradition", which saw him hand out marshmallows to a group of kids, who sang about how they visit the beach on the most romantic day of the year to hear him "screech".
Gary also revealed during his interview that he turned to acting after his ambitions to become a professional soccer star were dashed because of his weakness for the opposite sex.
He admitted: "I was a football guy. I did play for the county - it was kind of what I was going to do, I was pretty good at it.
"Two things [ruined it]. I grew a couple of inches, I was quite small and fast. [Then] the balance wasn't the same. And girls, I got distracted by girls."
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Hugh Jackman will host the Tony Awards 2014.
The 'Wolverine' actor is set to present the show's 68th annual awards ceremony which will take place in New York City on June 8 and CBS Entertainment, who will broadcast the event, are delighted to have him on board.
Jack Sussman, Executive Vice President, Specials, Music and Live Events, CBS Entertainment, said in a statement: "We are thrilled to have Hugh Jackman return to host the Tony Awards. Hugh is the ultimate performer - actor, singer and dancer - he does it all, second to none. He is a consummate entertainer and the one you want out there hosting your live television event."
Hugh previously fronted the Tony Awards between 2003-2005 and this will be the fourth time the 'Les Miserables' star hosts the annual ceremony, which celebrates achievement in live Broadway theatre.
The actor - who has children Oscar, 13, and Ava, eight, with wife Deborra-Lee Furness - won a Tony Award in 2004 for his Broadway portrayal in 'The Boy from Oz', which is based on the life of singer/songwriter Peter Allen.
He was also honoured with a Special Award for Extraordinary Contribution to the Theatre Community at the 2012 Tonys.
Hugh Jackman to host the Tony Awards
Hugh Jackman will host the Tony Awards 2014.
The 'Wolverine' actor is set to present the show's 68th annual awards ceremony which will take place in New York City on June 8 and CBS Entertainment, who will broadcast the event, are delighted to have him on board.
Jack Sussman, Executive Vice President, Specials, Music and Live Events, CBS Entertainment, said in a statement: "We are thrilled to have Hugh Jackman return to host the Tony Awards. Hugh is the ultimate performer - actor, singer and dancer - he does it all, second to none. He is a consummate entertainer and the one you want out there hosting your live television event."
Hugh previously fronted the Tony Awards between 2003-2005 and this will be the fourth time the 'Les Miserables' star hosts the annual ceremony, which celebrates achievement in live Broadway theatre.
The actor - who has children Oscar, 13, and Ava, eight, with wife Deborra-Lee Furness - won a Tony Award in 2004 for his Broadway portrayal in 'The Boy from Oz', which is based on the life of singer/songwriter Peter Allen.
He was also honoured with a Special Award for Extraordinary Contribution to the Theatre Community at the 2012 Tonys.