Melissa McCarthy ‘fires extra’

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Melissa McCarthy reportedly fired an extra on the set of her new movie.

The Bridesmaids actress is currently recording a comedy titled Tammy in Wilmington, North Carolina.

On her first directing project with husband Ben Falcone, the star decided to get rid of an actress who allegedly mistreated her own child, according to TMZ.

The female in her 20s allegedly brought along her offspring, believed to be about four or five years old, while she was working by a lake for a $58 payment per day.

The website reports that the family was constantly disrupting the production of the movie as the parent shouted at the misbehaving youngster.

At one point in front of around 200 extras and crew, the unnamed mother is said to have abruptly lifted the child into the air by the wrist.

Melissa was apparently unhappy with the harsh discipline and ordered the worker off her set immediately.

Apparently Melissa’s personal assistants removed the person from her job on the motion picture.

Her movie starring Susan Sarandon and Kathy Bates is due out in cinemas on July 2 2014.

Will Ferrell and Adam McKay are producing the flick about a woman who has been cheated on and laid off from her job before embarking on a road trip with her grandmother.

The 42-year-old actress is making a name for herself in comedy movies at the moment and has been open about how keen she is for more women to follow in her footsteps.

“The crazy thing a couple of years ago was that people thought women weren’t funny. I thought, ‘What cave do you live in?’ But I’m so busy brushing my hair I don’t know what people think…” she recently said.

Matt Damon impressed by courageous Jolie

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Matt Damon is blown away by Angelina Jolie’s “awesome” decision to go public with her health issues.

Angelina recently announced she has undergone a double mastectomy. The actress decided on the procedure after discovering she carried the BRCA1 gene which dramatically increases a woman’s risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.

Matt has been friends with Angelina and her fiancé Brad Pitt for several years.

At The Cannes International Film Festival Matt revealed he is deeply moved by the stunning star’s bravery.

“She’s awesome,” he told Extra.

“There are a lot of women who are struggling with medical decisions, and when they hear that the undeniably most sexy woman on planet Earth, as far as we know, is willing to take control of her health and be public about it, I think it gives other people courage to do that, too.”

Matt is currently in France at the annual movie event promoting his and Michael Douglas’ new HBO film Behind the Candelabra.

Angelina, 37, and Brad, 49, share six children together. They become engaged in April 2012 and are rumored to be tying the knot later this year.

Matt has four children of his own with wife of eight years Luciana.

Angelina lost her mother, Marcheline Bertrand, to ovarian cancer in 2007. Marcheline was 56 when she passed away.

The actress said she made the difficult decision to have surgery so she could tell her children “they don’t need to fear they will lose me”.

Jenny McCarthy carries relationship bible

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Jenny McCarthy carries a “relationship bible” in her handbag.

The TV presenter-and-actress takes Byron Katie’s I Need Your Love – Is That True? around with her at all times as an advice guide.

However the 40-year-old is still a single woman despite repeatedly reading the handbook.

“I carry Byron Katie’s book I Need Your Love – Is That True? I’ve read it 150 times,” she joked to Us Weekly magazine. “It’s the relationship bible. Although… I’m still single.”

Jenny also keeps a spare bra, blank check and her vibrator on her person just in case.

Instead of toting an expensive designer item, the star claims to stuff all her belongings into a Caboodles makeup bag which cost her only $7.99.

“My philosophy is, ‘stay ready,’” she admitted. “So I carry as much sh*t as I can.”

The former Playboy Playmate is mother to 11-year-old son Evan and confesses to keeping candy in her bag too.

The star is big fan of chocolate but the sweets often create a mess among her other items.

“I keep Hershey’s Kisses and M&M’s,” she shared. “I find a lot of them melted into the spare change at the bottom of my bag.

“My mom gave me this St. Joseph statue. I wasn’t sure what to do with him, but I’d feel guilty leaving him in a drawer, so Joseph is living in my purse.”

The busy parent relies on clever beauty products to stop her hectic schedule from showing.

She also revealed that she uses her various personal contacts to keep her out of trouble.

“Eyedews are my secret weapon. They’re little gel pads that go under your eyes to fight bags and wrinkles. I put them on during trips,” she said.

“I get away with a lot. When I’m pulled over, I go ‘Heyyy,’ and show off the 8,000 business cards of my uncles, who are all cops. I look connected!”

Douglas dad traded him for Clooney

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Michael Douglas’ father picked George Clooney over him for a work assignment.

The actor’s famous film star dad Kirk Douglas traded his son in for the heartthrob when it came to writing part of his new book.

The 96-year-old planned to use his offspring as a second resort if he couldn’t get an alternative big name for I Am Spartacus!: Making a Film, Breaking the Blacklist.

“I read it in galleys,” Michael explained. “Dad said, ‘Would you do me a favor and write the introduction?’ I said, ‘Of course, dad, I’d love to do that.’ The next day. I get a text from him, ‘Don’t worry, I got George Clooney. But would you mind doing the audio?’ “

Michael revealed that his pensioner parent doesn’t actually use the technologies of mobile phones himself.

He has a person who helps him out with sending a brief SMS occasionally.

“He dictates them to whomever,” he admitted. “He’s a tremendous letter writer. He’s doing a book on his letters. He’s got a tremendous collection.”

Behind the Candelabra star Michael revealed that his father’s literature explores his younger years in the movie industry while promoting his film at the Cannes International Film Festival.

The Spartacus star was a big screen personality before moving behind the lens.

“It’s a great book. It’s all about him producing,” he added.

Madonna: I forgot Kardashian meeting

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Madonna forgot she had met Kim Kardashian.

The legendary performer bumped into the reality star at the Met Gala in New York earlier in May.

However upon greeting the pregnant TV star, she didn’t remember their previous encounter.

“I met her years and years ago when she was a little girl, believe it or not,” Madonna told Extra. “She told me she was a huge fan of mine, and it was during the time I was wearing all of the rubber bracelets on my arms.

“I took off all of the bracelets and gave them to her and then I completely forgot about it. She reminded me when I saw her the other night. Now she’s a pregnant lady!”

One celebrity she will have no problem holding onto memories of is Sir Elton John.

The musicians recently reconciled after an ongoing feud and the pianist was kind enough to buy her a meal.

“After we kissed and hugged, he paid for my dinner, as he should,” she joked.

As well as being a pop star, Madonna is a busy mother of four children.

She enjoys having them around her as she travels the globe so she can show them how to be excellent career people.

“It was great to have a working family… to me that’s my idea of fun, to be creative, to do what I love to do and see my kids working around me and earning their way in life,” she confessed. “My daughter worked in the costume department and she loved it. My son was in the show, and he loved it.”

The singer is parent to daughter Lourdes, 16, and son Rocco, 14. She also has two adopted children named David Banda and Mercy James, both eight.

“I try to find the right balance between being there for them and guiding them and also being an artist,” Madonna added. “I’m trying to find enough time in the day to do those jobs well.”

Stars send well wishes to Oklahoma victims

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Katy Perry was only one of the many stars who have taken to social media to send their well wishes to victims of the tornado that has devastated central Oklahoma.

Like millions of people all over the globe, the singer expressed her heartfelt sympathy for those whose lives have been irrevocably affected by the natural disaster.

On Monday, a huge twister tore across the US state and destroyed a suburb of Oklahoma City.

At least 24 people have been confirmed dead – despite earlier reports that 51 bodies were found, 20 of them children. However, these figures have since been revised as rescue teams continue to search for survivors.

“Sending out prayers for the people of Oklahoma tonight. Let’s help, just text REDCROSS to 90999 to donate 10 dollars to those in need,” Katy tweeted earlier today.

Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood was understandably shaken up by news of the tragedy.

The country star revealed she had grown up living with the fear of experiencing the destructive force of a wind storm.

“Growing up in tornado alley, you always know what could happen,” she wrote on Twitter. “It doesn’t change how devastating it is when something does happen … I’m thinking about and praying for my beautiful home state and the people in it tonight.”

Beyoncé Knowles published her thoughts on picture-sharing site Instagram.

“Prayers for #Moore Oklahoma,” she wrote, while younger sister Solange tweeted, “Oklahoma, you are in my thoughts”.

Rihanna and ex-boyfriend Chris Brown also expressed their sympathy.

Other stars sending their well wishes and prayers included Khloé Kardashian, Alyssa Milano, Ellen DeGeneres, Rosie O’Donnell, Olivia Munn and many others.

Mel C: I’m too young to marry

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Mel C sees herself as “too young” for marriage.

The former Spice Girl – real name Melanie Chisholm – was in a long-term relationship with property developer Thomas Starr but has been single since they split last year.

The 39-year-old is mother to four-year-old Scarlet but doesn’t see a wedding in her near future.

“No, I’ve never been married, I’m too young!” she exclaimed to the British edition of OK! magazine.

“[Bandmates] Mel B’s and Victoria [Beckham's] weddings were big OK! weddings and that was such an incredible time for the Spice Girls – we’d come off tour and the girl had just had babies and they were really special, crazy times.”

Mel’s superstar connections mean she has been to some amazing ceremonies.

The singer recalled her favourite famous nuptials.

“Liza Minnelli’s [wedding to David Gest] was amazing, I’ve never seen such a random mixture of superstars in one place,” she marvelled.

“Michael Jackson was best man, God rest his soul, and to be in the same room as him was incredible, as well as Elizabeth Taylor, Lauren Bacall, Mickey Rooney, David Hasselhoff, Petula Clark, and me – weird! It was a shame that marriage didn’t work out, but it was definitely a fun celebrity one to be at!”

Mel is certainly in no rush to settle down.

Right now, she is enjoying being single and having a good time with her pals.

“I’m having loads of fun reconnecting with all my female friends again – it’s very different going out on the town with all the single girls, it’s a lot more dangerous but I’m enjoying life a lot!” she smiled.

Katherine Heigl wants more kids

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Katherine Heigl hasn’t ruled out having biological children.

The 34-year-old actress raises two adopted daughters with her husband Josh Kelley.

In 2009 the couple welcomed four-year-old Naleigh from Korea, and last year they adopted a baby girl from the US, Adalaide Marie Hope.

Katherine reflected on her experience of motherhood, which she says has made her life truly fulfilled.

“I remember discussing starting a family with my husband one evening and I told him: ‘I’m tired of everything being about me. I’ve focused on my career for long enough.’ I haven’t ruled out having my own biological children either. Being a mother has made me less self-involved and anxious,” she told British magazine Look. “I’d like to adopt more – there are so many abandoned children who deserve a loving home.”

As a result of her two little arrivals, Katherine decided to take some time out from acting to focus on raising her brood. She has previously spoken about the heartbreak she went through when her first child initially rejected her.

The former Grey’s Anatomy star is now ready to return to the big screens and will star in The Big Wedding due for release in the UK later this month.

“I needed to concentrate on my daughter. Naleigh and I lived through some difficult moments,” she sadly explained. “When she first came home she became very attached to Josh but didn’t seem to seem to bond with me. That was very hard so work felt less urgent.”

Michael Douglas ‘breaks down’ at Cannes

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Michael Douglas broke down in tears as he spoke about the first acting role he took on after winning his battle with cancer.

The iconic actor got emotional at the Cannes Film Festival press conference for his new movie Behind the Candelabra, in which he plays flamboyant pianist and singer Wladziu Valentino Liberace.

The drama tells the life story of the artist and focuses on his tempestuous six-year relationship with younger lover Scott Thorson, played by Matt Damon.

Directed by filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, it was the first movie role Michael took on after being given the all-clear in 2011, following his battle with throat cancer.

“It was an eternal gift. It was right after my cancer,” the star told press in the South of France.

Michael added that the movie made uncomfortable viewing for his family when his character dies of AIDS-related pneumonia.

The Hollywood legend said it was difficult to watch for his famous father Kirk, a movie star himself.

“I think he was very uncomfortable with my death scene,” Michael said.

The 68-year-old recently revealed he was lucky to be alive after the stage IV illness was missed by two doctors before he was correctly diagnosed in 2010.

Michael believes the cancer was “karmic retribution” for his successful career, but has ultimately led to renewed interest from movie producers.

“That’s life. Things had been going good for me for a long time. I was ready for some karmic retribution,” he told New York Magazine.

Duchess of Cambridge ‘considers hypno-birth’

Posted on May 21, 2013 by

Britain’s Duchess of Cambridge is reportedly considering a hypno-birth.

Catherine is expecting her first child with husband Prince William, with her due date believed to be July 13. It has been claimed that the 31-year-old royal has been putting together a birth plan and may decide against a traditional method.

According to sources, Catherine wants a completely natural labour, and is considering hypno-birthing while submerged in an inflatable pool filled with water.

If she chooses this plan, she will learn hypnosis techniques which she can use during the birth to help avoid relying on pain medication.

“Kate has researched various birthing methods. She wants it to be natural, so hypno-birthing is one option that appealed and she has been reading up on it and listening to CDs to get into the right frame of mind,” a source told British magazine Grazia. “Some of her friends have used this method and swear by it. Kate wants to do it her way and to be relaxed.”

Catherine is reportedly planning to give birth in a private wing at St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, London, where William was born.

William is apparently determined to remain by his wife’s side throughout the labor.

Catherine has been joking to friends about heading to her local coffee shop once the baby has arrived.

“She’s been telling everyone that she’s absolutely desperate for a latte [they've apparently been making her feel sick],” added the insider.

It was recently reported that the duchess is taking cooking lessons. Catherine’s new housekeeper Antonella Fresolone is apparently teaching the pregnant royal to whip up sumptuous Italian dishes.