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Jones: Awards ceremonies scare me

Toby Jones has admitted he still finds awards ceremonies terrifying.

Cullum: Parenthood is so intense

Jamie Cullum has said becoming a father hasn't given him perspective - it's made life even more confusing.

Carey: I'd never played pretty role

Carey Mulligan has claimed she'd never had to look pretty before filming The Great Gatsby.

Kendrick joins Braff indie film

Anna Kendrick is set to star in the Zach Braff indie film Wish I Was Here.

Capaldi: Musketeers "like a movie"

Peter Capaldi has said the new BBC adaptation of The Three Musketeers is so good it looks like a film.

Helberg: Big Bang not stale yet

The Big Bang Theory star Simon Helberg has said the show feels stronger than ever, as the sixth series ended on US screens.

Smith to appear on My Secret Past

Louis Smith MBE is set to reveal the truth about living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for the third series of My Secret Past.

BGT stage is like an animal farm

A dancing raccoon and a painting donkey will be seen trying to steal Pudsey's crown as the nation's most skilful pet on Britain's Got Talent.

Denmark tipped to win Eurovision

Favourites Denmark could prove a disaster for bookies if they land their predicted win at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Alesha attracts the acts on BGT

Alesha Dixon proved a hit with the male contestants in this week's Britain's Got Talent auditions.

We Are Young is most streamed song

We Are Young by Fun Ft Janelle Monae has been named the most streamed song of the year.

George Michael injured in car crash

Chart star George Michael has been airlifted to hospital for treatment to head injuries after a motorway accident - the latest car drama for the troubled singer.

Corrie's Le Vell pleads not guilty

Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell, 48, today entered not guilty pleas to a series of alleged child sex offences at Manchester Crown Court.

Yeoh faces Yen in Crouching Tiger 2

Michelle Yeoh is set to return for the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon sequel.

Idol finale has record low ratings

Ratings for the American Idol finale plunged to a record low for the 12-year-old show.

Sir Bruce signs up for Strictly

Sir Bruce Forsyth has ended speculation by signing up for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Making Your Mind Up Gets Top Vote

Bucks Fizz hit Making Your Mind Up has been named the nation's favourite UK Eurovision song more than three decades after its triumph.

Denmark tipped to win Eurovision

Favourites Denmark could prove a disaster for bookies if they land their predicted win at the Eurovision Song Contest tomorrow night.

Womack set for Albert Square return

Samantha Womack is to return to EastEnders two years after featuring in a controversial storyline that left her so stressed she needed to take a break.

Bieber faces pet monkey deadline

Justin Bieber has just hours to reclaim his pet monkey from the animal shelter where it has been since it was seized by German customs, officials say, but he will have to pay thousands for the two-month stay even if he doesn't take the animal back.

Beyonce has special voice for Blue

Beyonce has revealed she has a special voice she reserves for singing lullabies to her daughter Blue Ivy.

TV baker Hollywood splits from wife

Culinary TV star Paul Hollywood has split from his wife after 15 years of marriage.

George Michael injured in car crash

George Michael has received minor injuries in a car crash, his publicist said today.

Johansson to make directorial debut

Scarlett Johansson is set to make her directorial debut with an adaptation of a Truman Capote novel.

One Direction's underwhelming news

One Direction announced their first stadium tour yesterday - but many of their fans branded the news a disappointment.

Justin Timberlake parties in Cannes

Justin Timberlake has been partying 70s style in Cannes to celebrate the unveiling of Spinning Gold, a biopic in which he stars as legendary record executive Neil Bogart.

Slater will marry in back garden

Christian Slater has revealed he will get married in his back garden to girlfriend Brittany Lopez this summer.

Ewan totally up for Trainspotting 2

Ewan McGregor has reportedly said he is "totally up for" starring in the Trainspotting sequel, Porno.

Cooper's life changing Hangover

Bradley Cooper has admitted the success of The Hangover completely changed his life.

Halliwell going for rockier sound

Geri Halliwell has revealed she is working on a more alternative sound for her new album.

Stalker swims to Taylor Swift home

Taylor Swift has suffered another stalker scare, as a man was arrested after swimming a mile through icy waters to reach her home.

Lemon heads Through The Keyhole

Keith Lemon is set to host the newly revived series Through The Keyhole, with the approval of previous hosts Sir David Frost and Loyd Grossman.

Gaga is back on high-heeled feet

Lady Gaga is back on her feet and back into her towering platform heels less than three months after having hip surgery.

Thurman to play anti-gay activist

Uma Thurman will star as a notorious anti-gay activist in new film Anita.

Diesel: Fast films success surreal

Vin Diesel has admitted he is amazed by the box office success of the Fast And Furious films.

Hi-de-Hi! star Paul Shane dies

Hi-de-Hi! actor Paul Shane has died at the age of 72 following a short illness.

Emma used reality TV for Bling role

Emma Watson has told how she turned to reality TV shows like Keeping Up With The Kardashians to perfect her Hollywood accent for new movie The Bling Ring.

DiCaprio: We're true to Gatsby book

Leonardo DiCaprio has revealed The Great Gatsby film has tried to be faithful to the book.

Tyler wishes parents saw Eurovision

Bonnie Tyler has said her one Eurovision regret is that her song contest superfan parents won't see her perform.

Moore didn't identify with bad mum

Julianne Moore sometimes identifies with the characters she plays but when it came to playing a bad mother in What Maisie Knew, she couldn't relate.

Orla: Jean Reno made us his guests

Orla Brady has said working on new crime show JO with Jean Reno, was like being his guest at a summer-long lunch party in Paris.

Sande takes two at Ivors Awards

Chart-topping songwriter Emeli Sande was a double winner at the Ivor Novello Awards.

Williams joins Rihanna on TV show

Pharrell Williams is set to join Rihanna as a mentor on the US version of her fashion show, Styled To Rock.

Gallagher: I'll never co-write

Noel Gallagher has said he would never "stoop" to co-write a song with another artist.

One Direction announce stadium tour

One Direction have announced plans for a stadium world tour in 2014.

Candice Glover wins American Idol

It was third time lucky for soul singer Candice Glover as she finally triumphed on American Idol.

Kourtney faces paternity demand

Kourtney Kardashian has been hit with a demand from a model claiming he had a fling with her and demanding she submit her son Mason to a paternity test.

Tina Malone is pregnant aged 50

Shameless actress Tina Malone has announced she is pregnant at the age of 50.

Dermot: Sharon is a lot of fun

Dermot O'Leary has said if Sharon Osbourne does return to the X Factor judging panel, she will bring a lot of fun to the show.

Jepsen: Bieber should be Idol judge

Justin Bieber would make an "awesome" judge on American Idol, according to fellow Canadian popstar Carly Rae Jepsen.

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