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27 September 2014

Britney Spears gets a haircut and is loving the single life

Los Angeles - Britney Spears is "pretty damn happy" being single.

The Piece of Me hitmaker split from boyfriend David Lucado last month after 18 months of dating but she isn't feeling too upset and is instead focusing on her goals.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt to play Edward Snowden

Los Angeles - Joseph Gordon-Levitt is in talks to play Edward Snowden in The Snowden Files.

The 33-year-old actor is believed to be in negotiations to play the role of the asylum-seeking CIA leaker, who fled to Russia after revealing disturbing information about the NSA's global surveillance tactics to the press, in Oliver Stone's biopic, according to Deadline.

Los Angeles - Bryan Singer will direct X-Men: Apocalypse.

The 49-year-old - who has worked on three previous instalments of the Marvel franchise - will return as the director of the next movie, Deadline reports.

Los Angeles - 2014 has seen a lot of films being released, many of these pieces of art have already had critics calling them one of the best films of all time.

However, in the movie industry there is no greater accolade than a good old Oscar. We have seen actors careers take off after simply being nominated for an Academy Award.

George Clooney is an apparent hit with his future father-in-law

Los Angeles - George Clooney's future father-in-law couldn't be "more delighted" about his marriage to Amal Alamuddin.

The 53-year-old actor will tie the knot with the human rights lawyer in Venice, Italy, later this month and her dad Ramzi is thrilled with his daughter's choice of husband.

Los Angeles - Joe Jonas is reportedly dating his brother's ex-girlfriend.

The 25-year-old singer has been spending a lot of time with 19-year-old Gigi Hadid, a model who Nick Jonas romanced before embarking on a relationship with Olivia Culpo.

Los Angeles - Bow Wow has got engaged.

The 27-year-old rapper - whose real name is Shad Moss - popped the question to his fiancée Erica Mena after six months of dating, and she has confirmed the pair are set to marry.

Los Angeles - Jessica Chastain has slammed hackers for the latest spate of nude celebrity photographs leaked online, insisting it is a "violation".

Los Angeles - Matt Damon is keen to secure the lead role in Legendary Pictures, The Great Wall.

The film, which will explore the mysterious origins of China's historic structure, is to be directed by Zhang Yimou, who made his directorial debut with Red Sorghum, in 1987.

Las Vegas — Retired boxer Mike Tyson may be famous for his aggressiveness, but he showed his compassionate side last week when he came to the rescue of an injured motorcyclist who had crashed on a Las Vegas interstate.

Cape Town - It’s almost time for us to go frolic in the daisies at the annual Rocking The Daisies (RTD) music fest.

We cornered some of our favourite bands from the line-up for a quickie.

We go behind-the-scenes at the Expresso show

Cape Town – It's Monday morning 4:40am and I’m driving down the N1, even for this early riser it’s a bit too early.

I arrive at my destination, take the lift to the 7th floor and it’s like its 10:00am instead of 05:00am.

The smell of coffee, the murmur of voices, the chirpy ‘good mornings’ ringing out are all very different from the quiet office I walk into most mornings.

Cape Town – We’ve always wanted to have a quickie with legendary Afrikaans singer and songwriter Valiant Swart, and our dream has finally come true!

New York - Here's something the folks at Disney can take real pride in: The Lion King is the top ticket of all time.

With a worldwide gross of over $6.2bn, The Lion King stage musical has now achieved the most successful box office total of any work in any media in entertainment history, The Associated Press has learned.

Johannesburg – Game of Thrones fans, you too can now sit on the Iron Throne.

Thanks to M-Net and Outsurance the real Iron Throne arrived in South Africa last week.

It made its first appearance at the Loeries this weekend and the queen of Cape Town, premier Helen Zille, wasted no time taking her seat on the throne.

Los Angeles - A woman has spent $20 000 on a third breast.

Jasmine Tridevil is so desperate to get a job in television that she splashed out thousands of dollars on a unique boob job in order to get noticed.

Los Angeles – Emma Watson has become the latest target of the shocking celebrity photo leak scandal.

The Daily star reports that the Harry Potter actress is being threatened by iCloud hackers who claim it is only a matter of time before steamy naked pics of her are released.

Los Angeles - Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith prefer to have date nights at home.

The couple, who got married in 1997, believe it's important to spend some time alone with one another in order to keep their romance alive, but they would rather bond at their house than sit in a luxury restaurant surrounded by people watching them.

Johannesburg - This spring and summer offers a guide to filling your weekends. From 20 September 2014 at 19:00, SABC3 gives you a new Afrikaans programme loaded with ideas and plans for weekends full of fun, adventure and new memories. NAweek – your guide to weekend entertainment!

Barack Obama sends tribute letter to Melissa Rivers

Melissa and Joan Rivers

Los Angeles - Barack Obama sent a message of condolence to Joan Rivers' daughter.

The US president wrote a hand-written message to Melissa Rivers following the passing of the 81-year-old star - who died earlier this month after suffering a cardiac arrest while undergoing throat surgery - in which he praised her thought-provoking humour.

Jon Hamm in Million Dollar Arm

In a last-ditch effort to save his career as a sports agent, JB Bernstein concocts a scheme to find baseball’s next great pitching ace. Hoping to find a young cricket pitcher he can turn into a Major League Baseball star, JB travels to India to produce a reality show competition called Million Dollar Arm.

Julian Fellowes: George Clooney in Downton was great privilege

Los Angeles - Julian Fellowes admits it was a "great privilege" to have George Clooney star in a Downton Abbey special.

The creator of the ITV period drama heaped praise on the Hollywood actor for filming a cameo in an upcoming mini-episode of the programme for ITV's Text Santa charity, insisting it was "very sweet" of him to agree to be in the Christmas show.

New York - A familiar face is taking over for a familiar voice at Saturday Night Live.

The show announced on Thursday that Darrell Hammond, who spent 14 years on SNL, will replace longtime announcer Don Pardo for the 27 September season opener.

Los Angeles - Gwyneth Paltrow was "reprimanded" for taking her children to school on a scooter.

The Iron Man 3 actress and estranged husband Chris Martin had been using Vespas to take Apple, 10, and Moses, eight, to the Los Angeles building but after TMZ revealed the blonde beauty had a near-miss with a bus while riding one of the vehicles with one of her kids, the couple were reportedly advised to find a new mode of transport.

Johannesburg – After weeks of gruelling hard work, twists and controversy the grand finale of Strictly Come Dancing SA season 7 was a glitzy TV spectacular.

Hunky Top Billing presenter Jonathan-Boynton Lee and partner Hayley Bennett-Freidin won the coveted mirror ball trophy, the title and bragging rights from fellow finalists LeAnne Dlamini and Johannes Radebe and Leandi Du Randt and Brandon Eilers Le Riche.

Los Angeles - Even if you don't like them you have to admit that The Kardashians are very entertaining.

In the latest episode set to air this Sunday, Kim Kardashian goes in on Kendall Jenner after she nags about her mom.

Kate Hudson

Los Angeles - Kate Hudson has claimed she can see ghosts.

The 35-year-old actress believes she and her mother Goldie Hawn, 68, have the ability to feel the presence of people who have passed away.

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher at an LA Clippers Game.

Los Angeles - Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis visited the set of Downton Abbey.

The showbiz couple - who are expecting their first child together - took a trip to the set of the ITV period drama during the making of the upcoming fifth series, which will kicks off this weekend.

Matt Damon set to return as Jason Bourne

Los Angeles - Matt Damon is being lined up to reprise the role of Jason Bourne.

Deadline reports that the 43-year-old actor and director Paul Greengrass have entered into discussions with Universal Pictures to reunite for their third movie together in the Bourne franchise.

Los Angeles - Robert Downey Jr, Hugh Jackman and Samuel L Jackson are set for Star Wars Episode VII cameos.

The superstar trio are rumoured to have landed secret roles in the latest instalment of the George Lucas-penned franchise after being invited to the set at the Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, along with Paul actor Nick Frost.

Los Angeles - Katie Price has named her daughter Bunny.

The 36-year-old star has finally given her and Kieran Hayler's second child together a name, six weeks after she gave birth to the little one.

Los Angeles - Hollywood megastar George Clooney will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for his work on screen and off, the organisation said Monday.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which decides the awards, said Clooney was chosen in large part for his humanitarian work, in particular for speaking out against the genocide in Darfur.

The prize honors a celebrity who had a substantial impact on the entertainment industry and will be presented to Clooney at this year's Globes ceremony on 11 January.

Los Angeles - Eva Mendes has reportedly given birth to a baby girl.

The 40-year-old actress and her boyfriend Ryan Gosling, 33, welcomed their daughter into the world in Los Angeles last Friday, according to UsMagazine.com.

No other information has been released.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's secret to a successful marriage

Kim Kardashian West is the highest reality TV earner!

Los Angeles - Kim Kardashian shares the secret of a successful marriage. The 33-year-old Keeping Up With The Kardashians star has revealed why her marriage to Kanye West works so well.

She told The Project: "He makes me feel like woman of the year every day! He is really the most supportive person ever. We have a really good time together, he says, 'Let's treat each other like it's our birthday everyday.'"

Los Angeles - Filming for the new James Bond film is to begin in December.

Den of Geek reports that shooting for the eagerly-awaited new flick will start on 6 December 2014, with the star-studded cast set to get together at Pinewood Studios to read through the script in November.

Los Angeles - Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West are taking private yoga classes naked.

The superstar couple are said to have started the raunchy sessions as a way to keep the rapper calm, while also "spicing up their love life".

Los Angeles - The son of actor Robert Downey Jr pleaded guilty on Friday to cocaine possession and was sentenced to a drug diversion programme that could result in his conviction being dismissed.

London - Prince Harry celebrated his 30th birthday on Monday with a beer after the end of his multi-sport event for wounded troops, and with a windfall from his late mother Diana's estate.

Harry, fourth in line to the British throne, can put his feet up after organising the four-day international Invictus Games for injured veterans, which was deemed a success.

Los Angeles - Susan Sarandon says watching her daughter give birth to her granddaughter made her more pride than anything she has achieved in her acting career.

Is Beyoncé pregnant again?

Los Angeles - Are Beyoncé and Jay Z expecting a baby? Rumours have sparked that the couple are expecting their second child after Jay Z changed some of his song lyrics.

Numerous news outlets are reporting that Jay Z hinted that his wife was pregnant during Beach Is Better whilst the couple performed their On The Run tour in Paris.

The 32-year-old rapper reportedly changed the lyrics to say: "Cause she's pregnant with another one."

Los Angeles - Daniel Craig is set for a secret cameo appearance in Star Wars Episode VII.

The Skyfall star is a big fan of the science fiction saga, and he has reportedly filmed a mystery role in the upcoming seventh instalment of the franchise - but his face will be kept hidden.

An insider told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Daniel asked for some sort of secret cameo role - and was happy to have his name left off the posters.

Mark Ruffalo wants Star Wars role

Mark Ruffalo

Los Angeles- Mark Ruffalo wants a role in Star Wars: Episode VIII.

The Avengers actor has revealed that he'd love to star in the science fiction series, as he admitted to begging the director of the eighth film, Rian Johnson for a part.

Lady Ggaga

Los Angeles - Lady Gaga almost quit music earlier this year. The Applause hitmaker admits she almost gave up her career for good six months ago after her third album ArtPop received mixed reviews from critics.

Speaking in Parade magazine, she said: "Six months ago I didn't even want to sing any more. I was so sad. I couldn't sleep. I felt dead.

Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin.

Los Angeles - Chris Martin has introduced Jennifer Lawrence to his friends.

The 37-year-old Coldplay frontman reportedly invited The Hunger Games actress to a dinner at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood with his pals.A source told E! News: "They seem very comfortable in each other's company - and happy!

Lady Gaga smoked hookah and got painted in henna in a desert

Lady Gaga

Los Angeles - Lady Gaga smoked hookah in the desert. The Bad Romance hitmaker - who is currently enjoying a getaway in Dubai - took time out of her busy schedule on Thursday to relax with a shisha pipe after riding camels, watching belly dancers and having her hands decorated in henna.

Los Angeles - Iggy Azalea has denied claims she recorded a sex tape with an ex-boyfriend.

TMZ reports that a top Hollywood porn boss has claimed that he'd seen footage of Iggy with one of her ex-boyfriends - something the Fancy singer has strenuously denied.

Adrianne Palicki gets engaged to her stuntman bae Jackson Spidell

Adrianne Palicki

Los Angeles - Adrianne Palicki is engaged.

The Friday Night Lights actress is set to marry her stuntman boyfriend Jackson Spidell after he popped the question to the blonde beauty.

The 31-year-old actress' representative confirmed the news to website Just Jared. Adrianne met Jackson on the set of the couple's forthcoming film John Wick, which also stars Keanu Reeves, Willem Dafoe and Jason Isaacs.

Cape Town - South African TV personality Janez Vermeiren recently welcomed a baby boy into the world with his partner Juliana Vasconcelos.

The Man Cave presenter, who co-hosts the show with Lunga Shabalala, got his baby's name Vincent tattooed on his arm during filming of the their show which airs on SABC 3 every Wednesday at 20:00.

Jennifer Aniston at the premiere of Cake at the Toronto International Film Festival

Toronto - The sheer physicality of playing a character in chronic pain was the most challenging part of starring in the film Cake, Jennifer Aniston said of a leading role that turns one of the world's most glamorous actresses into a bitter, unpleasant woman.

In the film, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Monday, Aniston plays Claire Simmons, a woman suffering from constant pain and pill addiction who is haunted by hallucinations of a fellow support-group member who committed suicide.

To prepare for the role, the former Friends star drew on the experiences of two friends who lived with chronic pain. She also wore a brace that prevented her from slouching to mimic the stiff movement required.

Melissa and Joan Rivers

New York - Melissa Rivers hosted a private party to honour her mother Joan Rivers after her funeral.

The daughter of the late Fashion Police presenter held a small gathering on Sunday at Joan's home as a final tribute to her famous mother and she purposefully decorated the apartment with floral arrangements and plenty of candles in her mom's favoured style.

The insider told the New York Post's Page Six: "Melissa presented it just like Joan had done. It will probably be the last time we see the house that way. It was like Joan was going to come down the stairs."

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