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Channing Tatum has started work on 'Magic Mike 2'.
The hunky actor announced he is working on the script for a sequel to his male stripper drama - loosely based on his own past - by posting a picture of him staring thoughtfully at a bust of his co-star from the original, Matthew McConaughey.
Referencing Matthew's character, he wrote underneath the picture: "What better way to start writing #MagicMike2 than with my old friend Dallas? #runatribe (sic)"
The first 'Magic Mike' movie had a surprisingly dark plot, but Channing claims the sequel will be more light-hearted.
He said: "It will essentially be the movie that everyone thought the first one was going to be: crazy and fun and less slice-of-life and less drama. The first one, we had to make not so cheesy and campy; this one we are going to swing for the fences."
Channing, 33, is also considering directing as well as starring in the movie, which would make it his debut feature.
He is also working on developing the film into a Broadway musical, which was announced last year.
Reid Carolin, who is helping write the new script, and was also co-producer of 'Magic Mike' said: "We are working on it as a Broadway show, which would be a different story. More of a romp, more of a fun night out at a club with a story."
Channing Tatum writing Magic Mike 2
Channing Tatum has started work on 'Magic Mike 2'.
The hunky actor announced he is working on the script for a sequel to his male stripper drama - loosely based on his own past - by posting a picture of him staring thoughtfully at a bust of his co-star from the original, Matthew McConaughey.
Referencing Matthew's character, he wrote underneath the picture: "What better way to start writing #MagicMike2 than with my old friend Dallas? #runatribe (sic)"
The first 'Magic Mike' movie had a surprisingly dark plot, but Channing claims the sequel will be more light-hearted.
He said: "It will essentially be the movie that everyone thought the first one was going to be: crazy and fun and less slice-of-life and less drama. The first one, we had to make not so cheesy and campy; this one we are going to swing for the fences."
Channing, 33, is also considering directing as well as starring in the movie, which would make it his debut feature.
He is also working on developing the film into a Broadway musical, which was announced last year.
Reid Carolin, who is helping write the new script, and was also co-producer of 'Magic Mike' said: "We are working on it as a Broadway show, which would be a different story. More of a romp, more of a fun night out at a club with a story."
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Matthew McConaughey lost weight until people worried he was ill for 'Dallas Buyer's Club'.
The actor shed 47lbs for his part as AIDS patient Ron Woodroof in the drama - which has gained him his first Best Actor Oscar nomination - and was quietly gauging people's reaction as he lost so much weight.
He told CBS news: "I think that adds up to [losing], like, three-and-a-half pounds a week.
"That's what I needed to do. That's where Ron was. I was measuring myself and also quietly measuring other people's reactions. And it went from, 'Oh, you're losing weight,' to, 'Oh, man, you look really skinny.
"And then it got to a point that people are like, 'Oh my God, are you OK?' And that's just what I needed to be for Ron."
Matthew's career has changed dramatically over the last few years, with him transitioning from a go-to actor for romantic comedy leads, to a number of striking, dark roles in films such as 'Mud' and 'Killer Joe', and he says as soon as he stopped worrying about how his movies came out, he started to gain recognition for them.
He added: "I un-branded, I think is the best way I could say it, I've been choosing the experience, and I've been loving the experience of it. And I've noticed if I stick to the process and love the process and what I'm doing, head down, but not thinking about results - I really haven't been thinking about results for some time - it's interesting, because now more results are coming my way."
Matthew McConaughey lost weight until people worried
Matthew McConaughey lost weight until people worried he was ill for 'Dallas Buyer's Club'.
The actor shed 47lbs for his part as AIDS patient Ron Woodroof in the drama - which has gained him his first Best Actor Oscar nomination - and was quietly gauging people's reaction as he lost so much weight.
He told CBS news: "I think that adds up to [losing], like, three-and-a-half pounds a week.
"That's what I needed to do. That's where Ron was. I was measuring myself and also quietly measuring other people's reactions. And it went from, 'Oh, you're losing weight,' to, 'Oh, man, you look really skinny.
"And then it got to a point that people are like, 'Oh my God, are you OK?' And that's just what I needed to be for Ron."
Matthew's career has changed dramatically over the last few years, with him transitioning from a go-to actor for romantic comedy leads, to a number of striking, dark roles in films such as 'Mud' and 'Killer Joe', and he says as soon as he stopped worrying about how his movies came out, he started to gain recognition for them.
He added: "I un-branded, I think is the best way I could say it, I've been choosing the experience, and I've been loving the experience of it. And I've noticed if I stick to the process and love the process and what I'm doing, head down, but not thinking about results - I really haven't been thinking about results for some time - it's interesting, because now more results are coming my way."
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Bruno Mars says you don't need a fragrance to be a star.
The 'Locked Out of Heaven' singer performed during the Super Bowl Half Time Show at the beginning of this month - one of the most watched TV moments of the year in the US - and is proud he achieved it without putting his name to an aftershave, which it has been suggested is a benchmark for stardom, after successful perfumes from stars including Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Beyonce.
Speaking to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, he said: "Listen, any young, aspiring musicians out there, if music is what you want to do, if music is what you love and your passion. It doesn't take a fragrance, its not about the tabloids, it's about you putting in the work, practicing everyday, practicing your vocals, practicing your instrument, practicing songwriting.
"Hopefully one day you write the song the whole world wants to get down to and I promise you, I promise you one day you're going to have your moment to shine."
Bruno, 28, also acknowledged his headline slot - which included him being joined by The Red Hot Chili Peppers for a rendition of their hit 'Give It Away' - came at the start of his career, but he was eager to seize the opportunity.
He added: "I know it was early; it's very early in my career. I've only got two albums so I don't have the legacy or anything like that, but you don't know you know tomorrow's not promised, so I had to go for it."
Bruno Mars: Fragrances don’t make you a star
Bruno Mars says you don't need a fragrance to be a star.
The 'Locked Out of Heaven' singer performed during the Super Bowl Half Time Show at the beginning of this month - one of the most watched TV moments of the year in the US - and is proud he achieved it without putting his name to an aftershave, which it has been suggested is a benchmark for stardom, after successful perfumes from stars including Lady Gaga, Britney Spears and Beyonce.
Speaking to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, he said: "Listen, any young, aspiring musicians out there, if music is what you want to do, if music is what you love and your passion. It doesn't take a fragrance, its not about the tabloids, it's about you putting in the work, practicing everyday, practicing your vocals, practicing your instrument, practicing songwriting.
"Hopefully one day you write the song the whole world wants to get down to and I promise you, I promise you one day you're going to have your moment to shine."
Bruno, 28, also acknowledged his headline slot - which included him being joined by The Red Hot Chili Peppers for a rendition of their hit 'Give It Away' - came at the start of his career, but he was eager to seize the opportunity.
He added: "I know it was early; it's very early in my career. I've only got two albums so I don't have the legacy or anything like that, but you don't know you know tomorrow's not promised, so I had to go for it."
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Liam Hemsworth has been spotted on a date with Nina Dobrev.
'The Hunger Games' star Liam - who split from fiancé Miley Cyrus last year - was in the Corner Tavern in Atlanta, US, on Friday (07.02.14) with 'The Vampire Diaries' actress and an eyewitness says they even ended their night with a "sensual" kiss.
Jahti Anderson told Celebuzz.com: "They stayed around two to three hours and Nina left before Liam, and as she was leaving they gave each other a good night kiss... [and] she ran off into a car service with her friend.
"The kisses were on the lips publicly outside of the bar ... and it was three sensual kisses on the lips. They stuck together pretty much the whole time, but I think Nina got sick of pictures [with fans] because Liam was the highlight, so to speak."
While they were with other friends and happily posed for pictures separately, Jahti claims they acted like they were on a date.
She added: "They were there together and were with a couple other friends.
"They were having a great time. They were definitely acting couple-y. They were drinking beers and mostly standing and talking near the bar."
Liam, 24, is in Atlanta filming 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay', while Nina, 25, is working on the latest episodes of 'The Vampire Diaries' in the same city.
Liam dated Miley for three years before getting engaged in June 2012, but called it off last September. Miley, now 21, later said she "wouldn't change" having been engaged, but thought she was too young to get married at the time.
Nina previously dated her 'The Vampire Diaries' co-star Ian Somerhalder for three years, but they split in May 2013.
Liam Hemsworth dating Nina Dobrev?
Liam Hemsworth has been spotted on a date with Nina Dobrev.
'The Hunger Games' star Liam - who split from fiancé Miley Cyrus last year - was in the Corner Tavern in Atlanta, US, on Friday (07.02.14) with 'The Vampire Diaries' actress and an eyewitness says they even ended their night with a "sensual" kiss.
Jahti Anderson told Celebuzz.com: "They stayed around two to three hours and Nina left before Liam, and as she was leaving they gave each other a good night kiss... [and] she ran off into a car service with her friend.
"The kisses were on the lips publicly outside of the bar ... and it was three sensual kisses on the lips. They stuck together pretty much the whole time, but I think Nina got sick of pictures [with fans] because Liam was the highlight, so to speak."
While they were with other friends and happily posed for pictures separately, Jahti claims they acted like they were on a date.
She added: "They were there together and were with a couple other friends.
"They were having a great time. They were definitely acting couple-y. They were drinking beers and mostly standing and talking near the bar."
Liam, 24, is in Atlanta filming 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay', while Nina, 25, is working on the latest episodes of 'The Vampire Diaries' in the same city.
Liam dated Miley for three years before getting engaged in June 2012, but called it off last September. Miley, now 21, later said she "wouldn't change" having been engaged, but thought she was too young to get married at the time.
Nina previously dated her 'The Vampire Diaries' co-star Ian Somerhalder for three years, but they split in May 2013.
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley will marry Jason Statham this summer.
The pair - who live together in Los Angeles - have been dating since 2010 and are said to have plans to tie the knot near the blonde beauty's parents home town in south west England.
A source told Yahoo Celebrity: "They're getting married this summer, it'll be a country wedding where Rosie grew up in Devon, close to her parents' farm.
"They've finally set a date and both agreed England should be where they wed, despite their closest friends living in LA."
The pair split last September for a short period but it seems the Hollywood hunk is ready to fully commit to her since he knows how important marriage is to her.
The source added: "Rosie and Jason have had a few problems lately but they've come through because Jason finally understand how important it is for her that they tie the knot.
"Jason has always been reluctant, but Rosie's ready to become a mother and she wants to be married before they have a family."
Rosie recently revealed she's got "exciting" times coming up in her personal life but was keen to stay tight lipped about details.
She explained to The Times newspaper: "Well, a few things in my personal life [are coming up in the future] that are very exciting that I probably can't elaborate on. And very exciting work things."
She also implied that motherhood could be on the horizon and claims it's a role she's looks "forward to".
When asked if she's planning for a baby right now, she replied: "Maybe. I look forward to the many things that come with being a woman, having children, motherhood, and all of that."
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley plans summer wedding?
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley will marry Jason Statham this summer.
The pair - who live together in Los Angeles - have been dating since 2010 and are said to have plans to tie the knot near the blonde beauty's parents home town in south west England.
A source told Yahoo Celebrity: "They're getting married this summer, it'll be a country wedding where Rosie grew up in Devon, close to her parents' farm.
"They've finally set a date and both agreed England should be where they wed, despite their closest friends living in LA."
The pair split last September for a short period but it seems the Hollywood hunk is ready to fully commit to her since he knows how important marriage is to her.
The source added: "Rosie and Jason have had a few problems lately but they've come through because Jason finally understand how important it is for her that they tie the knot.
"Jason has always been reluctant, but Rosie's ready to become a mother and she wants to be married before they have a family."
Rosie recently revealed she's got "exciting" times coming up in her personal life but was keen to stay tight lipped about details.
She explained to The Times newspaper: "Well, a few things in my personal life [are coming up in the future] that are very exciting that I probably can't elaborate on. And very exciting work things."
She also implied that motherhood could be on the horizon and claims it's a role she's looks "forward to".
When asked if she's planning for a baby right now, she replied: "Maybe. I look forward to the many things that come with being a woman, having children, motherhood, and all of that."
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'Total Divas' star Brie Bella is a big fan of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' and 'Duck Dynasty'.
The WWE Diva was a lover of reality TV before she began appearing in the E! fly-on-the-wall series with her twin sister Nikki - with whom she wrestles with as the tag team The Bella Twins - initially getting hooked on the Kim Kardashian-led show.
She then became an avid viewer of 'Toddlers & Tiaras' and 'Duck Dynasty', which chronicles the lives of the Robertson family and their successful duck-call manufacturing business 'Duck Commander.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, Brie said: "I used to absolutely love 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' but I've got really into 'Toddlers & Tiaras' lately. With those mothers it's like you can't make this up, this is amazing! 'Duck Dynasty' is fascinating to me, because it's just a world that I can't relate to at all. I really enjoy watching that."
Despite being a reality TV star and a regular on weekly WWE shows 'RAW' and 'SmackDown', Brie insists she and her fiancé, WWE Superstar Daniel Dryan, don't watch a lot of television.
The brunette beauty - who will be visiting the UK in May on the WWE tour - also admits it took her and Daniel a while to get used to being filmed round the clock for 'Total Divas' and constantly being followed by cameras.
The Bella Twins - whose fiancé Daniel will be competing on the 'WWE Elimination Chamber' pay-per-view on February 23, which is available to watch on Sky Sports Box Office - explained: "I'm not the biggest TV fan, Daniel and I don't even have cable at home, we're not TV people at all. I just watch whatever I can download on my computer.
"When we started 'Total Divas' it was really hard at first, because you notice the cameras. But after around two weeks we just totally didn't them. My sister is very loud and funny, and as you can see I'm much quieter than her and so is Daniel. He would just be at our house, staring at the crew and would say, 'We don't live an exciting life, is this fun for you guys? Because we don't know if this is fun.' They were like, 'This is great, pretend we're not here, don't talk to us.' Now we're so used to it, we'll say things and then we'll look at each other and be like, 'Gosh, did they catch that?' "
Brie Bella loves Keeping Up with the Kardashians
'Total Divas' star Brie Bella is a big fan of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' and 'Duck Dynasty'.
The WWE Diva was a lover of reality TV before she began appearing in the E! fly-on-the-wall series with her twin sister Nikki - with whom she wrestles with as the tag team The Bella Twins - initially getting hooked on the Kim Kardashian-led show.
She then became an avid viewer of 'Toddlers & Tiaras' and 'Duck Dynasty', which chronicles the lives of the Robertson family and their successful duck-call manufacturing business 'Duck Commander.
Speaking exclusively to BANG Showbiz, Brie said: "I used to absolutely love 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' but I've got really into 'Toddlers & Tiaras' lately. With those mothers it's like you can't make this up, this is amazing! 'Duck Dynasty' is fascinating to me, because it's just a world that I can't relate to at all. I really enjoy watching that."
Despite being a reality TV star and a regular on weekly WWE shows 'RAW' and 'SmackDown', Brie insists she and her fiancé, WWE Superstar Daniel Dryan, don't watch a lot of television.
The brunette beauty - who will be visiting the UK in May on the WWE tour - also admits it took her and Daniel a while to get used to being filmed round the clock for 'Total Divas' and constantly being followed by cameras.
The Bella Twins - whose fiancé Daniel will be competing on the 'WWE Elimination Chamber' pay-per-view on February 23, which is available to watch on Sky Sports Box Office - explained: "I'm not the biggest TV fan, Daniel and I don't even have cable at home, we're not TV people at all. I just watch whatever I can download on my computer.
"When we started 'Total Divas' it was really hard at first, because you notice the cameras. But after around two weeks we just totally didn't them. My sister is very loud and funny, and as you can see I'm much quieter than her and so is Daniel. He would just be at our house, staring at the crew and would say, 'We don't live an exciting life, is this fun for you guys? Because we don't know if this is fun.' They were like, 'This is great, pretend we're not here, don't talk to us.' Now we're so used to it, we'll say things and then we'll look at each other and be like, 'Gosh, did they catch that?' "
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Justin Bieber was reportedly caught on tape at the time of the egg attack on his neighbour's house.
New surveillance footage showing the 'Boyfriend' singer near the property in Calabasas, California - which suffered an estimated $20,000 of damage in the incident - when it was hit by eggs last month is being considered as critical evidence in the case against the star.
According to gossip website TMZ, Justin isn't seen holding any eggs but he is reportedly heard shouting abuse at his neighbour.
In the short clip, a man thought to be Bieber is heard shouting: "F**k you! I got another one for you actually."
However, sources close to the star have disputed the authenticity of the video, which is too dark to clearly make out the 'Baby' hitmaker.
The reports come after the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department passed the case on to the Los Angeles County District Attorney and strongly recommended that the 'Beauty and a Beat' singer be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
The District Attorney is expected to make a decision on the case - which was originally filed as a misdemeanour but could become a felony due to the extent of the damage - in approximately one week.
Justin Bieber ‘caught on tape’ during egg attack
Justin Bieber was reportedly caught on tape at the time of the egg attack on his neighbour's house.
New surveillance footage showing the 'Boyfriend' singer near the property in Calabasas, California - which suffered an estimated $20,000 of damage in the incident - when it was hit by eggs last month is being considered as critical evidence in the case against the star.
According to gossip website TMZ, Justin isn't seen holding any eggs but he is reportedly heard shouting abuse at his neighbour.
In the short clip, a man thought to be Bieber is heard shouting: "F**k you! I got another one for you actually."
However, sources close to the star have disputed the authenticity of the video, which is too dark to clearly make out the 'Baby' hitmaker.
The reports come after the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department passed the case on to the Los Angeles County District Attorney and strongly recommended that the 'Beauty and a Beat' singer be punished to the fullest extent of the law.
The District Attorney is expected to make a decision on the case - which was originally filed as a misdemeanour but could become a felony due to the extent of the damage - in approximately one week.
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Zayn Malik is being forced to help plan his wedding.
The One Direction hunk got engaged to Perrie Edwards five months ago and the Little Mix singer says he tried to "get out" of organising their nuptials by saying she could make all the decisions, but she has insisted he do some of the work too.
Perrie said: "He tried to get out of it. He said, 'You know what? The wedding, it's all about the lady.' He went, 'Honestly, it's your day. You're the princess. You go all out and then just let me know what you want.
"I went 'You're not getting out of it that easy, love. You're planning it with me, thank you very much.' He thought he was clever, but no, I'm one step ahead."
The 20-year-old singer joked her stunning diamond ring is the "best part" of being engaged, before admitting she loves the fact she can settle down with Zayn "forever".
Asked the best part of being engaged, she told MTV News:"The rock...isn't that the best part? When everyone is like 'Wow'.
" No I was joking...just knowing that I'm going to be with someone that I love forever."
While the couple haven't yet set a wedding date, Zayn's mother, Trisha Malik, recently said she expects them to tie the knot later this year.
Speaking in December she said: ''Perrie is a lovely girl and I get on really well with her.
"They're thinking of the end of next year, although no date has yet been set yet.
"If they have children I wouldn't like to be so far away from them. I would really like to still be part of their lives."
Zayn Malik forced to help with wedding plans
Zayn Malik is being forced to help plan his wedding.
The One Direction hunk got engaged to Perrie Edwards five months ago and the Little Mix singer says he tried to "get out" of organising their nuptials by saying she could make all the decisions, but she has insisted he do some of the work too.
Perrie said: "He tried to get out of it. He said, 'You know what? The wedding, it's all about the lady.' He went, 'Honestly, it's your day. You're the princess. You go all out and then just let me know what you want.
"I went 'You're not getting out of it that easy, love. You're planning it with me, thank you very much.' He thought he was clever, but no, I'm one step ahead."
The 20-year-old singer joked her stunning diamond ring is the "best part" of being engaged, before admitting she loves the fact she can settle down with Zayn "forever".
Asked the best part of being engaged, she told MTV News:"The rock...isn't that the best part? When everyone is like 'Wow'.
" No I was joking...just knowing that I'm going to be with someone that I love forever."
While the couple haven't yet set a wedding date, Zayn's mother, Trisha Malik, recently said she expects them to tie the knot later this year.
Speaking in December she said: ''Perrie is a lovely girl and I get on really well with her.
"They're thinking of the end of next year, although no date has yet been set yet.
"If they have children I wouldn't like to be so far away from them. I would really like to still be part of their lives."