Monday, January 24, 2011

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Devastation: Carla Connor (Alison King) is comforted by Maria (Samia Smith) as Leanne's wedding blessing goes ahead


It wouldn't be a soap wedding if there wasn't at least one guest left in tears on the big day.

And true to form, one character in Coronation Street becomes very upset as Peter and Leanne Barlow have their marriage blessed.

New pictures from the filming of the dramatic scenes show Carla - played by Alison King - being comforted by Maria (Samia Smith) during the couple's big day.


Here comes the bride: Actress Jane Danson offered a glimpse of Leanne's wedding outfit between scenes - but it's set to be a dramatic day for her character


And fans are in for another treat with a glimpse of the bride, as Leanne (played by Jane Danson) was spotted on set with a white bathrobe on over what looked like a wedding gown.

Given recent storylines, it would come as no surprise to see Carla having such an emotional response to the events unfolding in Weatherfield.

The character has recently developed feelings for Peter Barlow after he helped her in her fight against alcoholism.


He previously rebuffed her advances, but she confessed to Leanne how she felt about her fiancee, after she has married him at his bedside following the recent devastating tram crash.


However Carla was secretly delighted when, prior to marrying Peter, Leanne confided in her that she was having an affair with her ex-husband Nick Tilsley.

Whether or not Carla has told Peter is unclear but it soon transpires that he knows all about his wife's fling - and that it is his motive for organising the wedding blessing.


The wedding guests: Anne Kirkbride (Deirdre), Kate Ford (Tracy) and Shobna Gulati (Sunita) are all set to share in Leanne's big day


Wrapping up: Samia Smith donned a warm coat and boots between scenes while Allison King kept the cold at bay with a blanket


Peter - who was seen in scenes last week hobbling along on crutches, having sustained serious injuries in the tram crash - has planned the blessing solely to humiliate Leanne after finding out about her infidelity.

Reports suggest that after he has exposed her affair to the guests, he will seek out Nick Tilsley - played by Ben Price - and subject him to a vicious attack with an iron bar, claiming he has 'nothing to lose'.

Viewers will be left in suspense as to whether Nick survives the assault after being left for dead.


Keeping warm: William Roache - aka Ken Barlow, and Anne Kirkbride (Deirdre Barlow) sipped hot drinks as they relaxed between takes


Peter and Leanne married shortly after Peter was injured in the now infamous Coronation Street tram crash.

Desperate to wed her beloved whether or not he survived, Leanne called a vicar into the hospital to conduct the ceremony while Peter lay dying in his hospital bed.

The wedding scenes, which featured in the live Coronation Street episode to celebrate the soap's 50th anniversary, garnered critical acclaim for the actors involved - specifically Danson.


The big day: But Peter Barlow (centre, played by Chris Gascoyne, centre) has organised the blessing only to expose Leanne's affair with Nick Tilsley


The cast singled her out for acclaim after they conducted a poll amongst themselves after filming the episode to find out who they thought the best live actor was.

A source revealed: 'Everyone put their nomination in a box and they could not vote for themselves. Jane won hands down.

'She's a smashing girl and a really strong actress. But they all performed well. Nobody let the side down at all.'

The wedding blessing scenes are scheduled to feature on the soap next month to coincide with Valentine's Day.

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Good to be back? Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Jason Statham appear to be a little down in the dumps as the land at LA airport following their month-long cruise of the Caribbean


You have to feel sorry for Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and beau Jason Statham.

After almost a month of cruising around the Caribbean, visiting tropical islands such as St Barts and Antigua, the pair have finally been forced to end their extended luxury holiday.

Looking somewhat down in the dumps, they arrived back at LA airport clearly dressed for chillier climes in their fleeces, hats, and puffer jackets.


Post-holiday blues: 23-year-old Rosie and action hero Jason, 39, have been cruising around the Caribbean in a rented yacht


Although they seem reluctant to give up their sunglasses just yet...

And while Rosie, 23, strolled through the airport lounge carrying her blue tote bag, it was left to tough-guy Jason, 39, to push their very large luggage cart.

Although you have to wonder what on earth they have in there. The pair have been snapped wearing little more than bikinis and shorts during their romantic getaway.

They loved-up couple began their holiday just before new year and had been enjoying the company of other high profile stars as they rang in the new year at a star-studded bash held by Roman Abramovich.


Home sweet home: The love-up couple appeared less than excited at the prospecting of being back on dry land. And it looks as though they're feeling the cold after their winter sunshine break, and were trussed up for winter


Biker chic: Rosie was dressed casually but her leather trousers and studded boots gave her outfit a 'biker' edge


They joined Demi Moore, her husband Ashton Kutcher, Star Wars director George Lucas, chat show host Ellen DeGeneres, and movie mogul Harvey Weinstein at the Russian billionaire's swanky party.

Transformers actress Rosie and action hero boyfriend Jason were joined on their rented yacht in the Caribbean by Salma Hayak and family as well as fellow Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio.

But all good things must come to an end. Although let's hope that Rosie gets to wear her fabulous collection of bikinis again soon.


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By JODY THOMPSON

Higher, mommy! Mason grins as his mother Kourtney Kardashian prepares to give him a big push on the swings as they play at Coldwater Canyon Park in Los Angeles


She's a busy working mother who's juggling opening a new clothing store with filming a reality TV show - but Kourtney Kardashian still managed to find the time to take her son to the park.

The 31-year-old mother of one was at home in Los Angeles over the weekend and took 14 month old Mason, her son with partner Scott Disick, for a swinging time at Coldwater Canyon Park.

The former star of Keeping Up With The Kardashians is now starring with sister Kim in Kourtney And Kim Take New York, which follows their efforts to set up a fashion store called Dash - not to be confused with the 80s leisurewear company of the same name.


What a cutie: Kourtney looks on lovingly as Mason uses his mother's car keys as a teething ring


I can walk now! But Kourtney still can't resist whisking gorgeous baby Mason up into her arms


Dash, which also has branches in LA and Miami, sells boutique wear along side gear designed by the Kardashians themselves.

Kourtney and Kim have been spending a lot of time in Manhattan opening their latest store - which saw a surprise visit from Kanye West yesterday.

The rap superstar with diamond teeth was giving the sisters some style tips as they pored over plans for the new shop, as seen on cable channel E!


Hi five! Kourtney and Mason were having some great mother-and-baby-bonding time in the Los Angeles sun


Kourtney was also seen getting close to her baby's father Scott again despite their notoriously rocky relationship.

Disick was clearly seeing the move to New York as a chance to turn over a new leaf after his occasionally troubled appearances in previous spin off Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.


A little help: Kanye West pops in to Kourtney and Kim Kardashian's New York Dash store to give the sisters some style advice on the first episode of the show


Kourtney Kardashian Plays at Park With Mason



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Furry nice: Suri has been seen wearing her favourite brown faux fur coat several times recently - and it even followed her to Canada


It's not very often that you see Suri Cruise wearing the same thing more than once.
But the junior fashionista is clearly far too attached to her brown faux fur coat to leave it hanging in the wardrobe for long.

The four-year-old - known as one of the most stylish little girls in Hollywood - brought the $169 Eliane And Lena coat out again when she went on a shopping trip in downtown Vancouver with her mother Katie Holmes over the weekend.

And she looked as adorable as ever in the furry coat, this time teaming it with a purple dress and black patterned pumps - but while the top half of her was wrapped up warmly, she appeared to be braving the chilly Canadian weather with bare legs.

Katie, meanwhile, was kitted out casually in a checked shirt, black leather jacket, jeans and boots as the pair hit the shops.

They visited a number of stores including Baby Gap and Canadian chain Club Monaco, before stopping off at local juice bar Jugo Juice for a smoothie.


Furry nice: Suri has been seen wearing her favourite brown faux fur coat several times recently - and it even followed her to Canada


Katie and Suri are in Vancouver visiting Tom Cruise while he films scenes for Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.

The blockbuster sequel, the fourth in the Mission Impossible series, is set for release in December 2011.

Suri has been seen wearing her brown fur coat a number of times in recent weeks, most notably when she visited Katie on the set of her latest film Jack and Jill.


Popular coat: It's not the first time that Suri has been seen in the brown fur, which has become a staple of her wardrobe in recent weeks


Time for a treat: Suri sipped a pink smoothie at a juice bar in Vancouver, where the pair are visiting Tom Cruise as he films Mission Impossible 4


And she's not the only celebrity child who is a fan of the coat.

Angelina Jolie's adopted son Maddox, eight, was also seen recently wearing the same coat as his mother and sisters went for a shopping trip in New York.

Unlike Suri, however, he teamed his with a matching fur hat with ear flaps.


There's that coat again: Suri was also seen wearing the faux fur on the set of Katie's new film Jack and Jill


Meanwhile Katie Holmes has recently revealed that Suri has been choosing her own outfits since she was one-and-a-half - and also designs all her own clothes.

'I grew up the youngest of five, so there were a lot of hand-me-downs that I would sort of change up,' Katie said.

'And Suri and I do that now with her clothes. Or rather, she does it. She says, "I want this sleeve cut," and it's like, "Okay, we'll cut it."'


Popular: Angelina Jolie's adopted son Maddox is also a fan of the fur coat, which is made by childrenswear designers Eliane et Lena


The four-year-old also has a say in what her mother wears - and said she even allows her to pick out what she wears on the red carpet.

Tom and I went to the Met ball a couple of years ago,' Katie revealed, 'and I had this beautiful red gown and these royal-blue shoes that I wasn't planning on wearing, but Suri made me put them on and so I was like, "Okay, I trust you."'


Katie Holmes And Suri Cruise Shop At The Grove.



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By ANDREA MAGRATH

Quality time with dad: Matthew McConaughey spent an afternoon at the beach with his cute children Levi, two, and Vida, one


His female fans regularly gush over the sight of bare-chested Matthew McConaughey jogging at the beach.

But the Ghosts Of Girlfriends Past actor barely registered a glance yesterday in Malibu, despite his buff and tanned body being on full display.

Instead, all eyes were on the actor's gorgeous children, Levi and Vida.

Matthew wore a pair of grey and yellow Nike shorts and oddly, a beanie hat, despite the warm Malibu weather.

There was no sign of Levi and Vida's mother Camila Alves, Matthew's partner of four years, but the trio seemed content to have some quality father-children time alone with the family dogs.

The 41-year-old spend an afternoon frolicking at the water's edge and building sandcastles with Levi, two, and Vida, one.

The adorable pair have taken after their father's bohemian disdain for appearing in public fully clothed, running around the beach in their nappies.


Who needs a shower? Bohemian Matthew takes his children for a dip in the ocean


Heave-ho! The Ghost Of Girlfriends Past star takes a laid back approach to toting one-year-old Vida


Both of the youngsters have inherited their model mother's Brazilian skin tone, with Levi sporting a head full of wild hair.

Sunday was something of a Daddy Day Care say in Los Angeles, with a number of celebrity dads spotted out and about doing some solo parenting.

New father Orlando Bloom was seen for the first time in public with three week-old Flynn.

The proud husband of Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr cradled his newborn protectively during an excursion to a Los Angeles park.


Scene-stealer: His toddlers managed to steal the spotlight from Matthew, who is usually the centre of attention at the beach


Sunday fun-day: The trio built sandcastles and tested the water


And Gavin Rossdale was left holding the kids while Gwen Stefani jetted out to Montreal.

The rocker made sure it was a fun-filled day with his children Kingston and Zuma, taking them to the premiere of Gnomeo and Juliet.

After dropping the children off at their nearby home, fitness junkie Matthew returned to the beach to get a jog in.

With his scene-stealing children not in sight, the actor managed to win back the admiring stares he is accustomed to.


Daddy day care: Celebrity dads including Gavin Rossdale (left, with Kingston and Zuma) and Orlando Bloom (right, with newborn Flynn) also took on some solo parenting this weekend


The Texan star appeared to be enjoying the laid back afternoon during a period or rare downtime.

The busy actor has three completed films scheduled for release this year - including Killer Joe, an oddball comedy in which he stars as a young man who puts out a hit on his mother to collect her life insurance after getting into debt.

He also stars in Bernie, with Jack Black and Shirley MacLaine, and The Lincoln Lawyer - out in the UK in March - with Marisa Tomei, Ryan Phillipe, William H. Macy and Josh Lucas.

Matthew and his friend Woody Harrelson also look to be taking a gamble on Lindsay Lohan.

The duo have just signed on to a comedy, The Dry Gulch Kid, starring the troubled actress, Johnny Knoxville and Willie Nelson.


Now time for my close-up: After dropping of the children, Matthew returned to the beach later in the day for a solo workout... without his scene-stealing youngsters


The Lincoln Lawyer - Official Trailer



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Whip it up: The ten-year-old daughter of Hollywood royalty Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has been in front of the cameras again - this time causing a stir on the set of her new music video in Down Town Los Angeles


There's just no stopping pint-sized music phenomenon Willow Smith.

The ten-year-old daughter of Hollywood royalty Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith has been in front of the cameras again - this time causing a stir on the set of her new music video for her latest single 21st Century Girl.

The super-confident youngster was strutting her stuff on the brightly coloured set under the watchful gaze of her famous parents as well as film-star brother, Jaden.


Confident: The confident ten-year-old looks as though she has got her dance routine off to a tee as she struts her stuff on set dressed in eye-popping brights and of course, her trademark swishing hair


Her new single will follow hot on the heels of her smash hit Whip My Hair. And if these pictures are anything to go by, the video will be every bit as energetic as her debut.

Dressed in eye-popping yellows and reds and even a pair of on-trend leopard print leggings, Willow looks every bit the seasoned professional as she works her way through various high-energy dance routines.

But in true Smith family style, the shoot was also an opportunity for some bonding time. As brother Jaden got to grips with life behind a lens filming his younger sibling, proud parents Will and Jada could be seen sharing a tender hug.

Even movie veteran Jackie Chan made an appearance on set and was seen chatting to Willow's film-star brother Jaden.


Strutting her stuff: Willow displays a confidence not usually seen in ten-year-old girls. But then she is the offspring of Hollywood royalty Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith



On trend: Willow has become something of a fashion icon and has developed her own personal sense of style, as she displays here in this eye-catching ensemble


Energetic: 'I get my flow from my daddy, my singing ability from mommy, and the camera stuff from both' says the self-possessed performer who is already signed to Jay-Z's record label


Family affair: Willow was joined on set by her film-star brother Jaden who looked like he was taking a turn behind the lens as he filmed his famous sister


It looks as though it's going to be a busy year for the youngster.

Last week it was revealed that she is said to be in talks to star in a big screen remake of 1980's musical Annie.

The 10-year-old singer's father - movie heavyweight Will Smith - is 'exploring with Sony the potential' for the film, according to industry magazine, Variety.

Keeping it in the family, the Men In Black would produce the movie through his Overbrook Entertainment production company.


Proud parents: Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith share a tender moment on set at the shoot for daughter Willow's new music video


Famous friends: Even movie legend Jackie Chan popped down to see Willow at workd. Her brother Jaden Smith became close to the martial arts legend when the filmed the Karate Kid together. Not sure about the teddy bear though!


Smile! The Smith family looked like they were enjoying their time on set as they watched Willow perform her energetic dance routines. And it looks set to be a busy year for the family with Will Smith currently in talks with Sony bosses for Willow to star in a remake of musical Annie


Details are still in the beginning stages, but rapper Jay-Z, who worked with Willow on her hit Whip My Hair, is also said to be in talks to collaborate on the music.

Of course, Jay-Z famously sampled Annie's most famous song in one of his biggest hits, Hard Knock Life and worked with Willow on her Whip My Hair.

Project spokespeople were tight-lipped about whether the film would be a contemporary version and whether it will include any original songs.

Willow is no stranger to the movies though. She had a small part playing dad Will Smith's daughter in I Am Legend.


Girls just wanna have fun: Willow Smith is the leader of the pack as runs through the desert with her dancers. The youngster is also said to be in talks to star in a remake of the 1980's musical Annie


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Poking fun: Jonathan Ross mocked Cheryl Cole's 'complex relationship with the black community' at the British Comedy Awards on Saturday night


Talk about kicking someone when they're down...

Cheryl Cole may have put her 'annus horribilis' behind her, but Jonathan Ross decided to bring up some of her painful memories of 2010 at the British Comedy Awards.

The talk show host poked fun at the singer by referring to the 'Gamugate' X Factor scandal and her divorce from Ashley Cole as he hosted the ceremony on Saturday night.

Ross - who has interviewed Cole several times on his seminal BBC talk show - questioned whether the Girls Aloud star had a issue with race.

He said: 'What’s going on with Cheryl Cole’s complex relationship with the black community?

'It’s like she’s playing the world’s longest game of slap, marry, deport.'

Last year, Cole saw her 'nation's sweetheart' mantle slip when she was embroiled in a race row over her decision to reject Zimbabwe-born Gamu Nhengu for the X Factor live show.


Heartbreak: Cheryl with ex-husband Ashley Cole in 2009 before their split and subsequent divorce


At Gamu's expense, she put through controversial contestants Katie Waissel and Cher Lloyd - who both fluffed their auditions at the judges' houses.

At Gamu's reject, it later emerged she was facing deportation from the UK.
However, Cole insisted Gamu's immigration status or skin colour had nothing to do with her decision to not put the singer through.

'Gamugate' wasn't the first time the singer was accused of racism - she was infamously convicted of assaulting black nightclub toilet attendant Sophie Amogbokpa in 2003.

She was found guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, but cleared of racially aggravated assault and was ordered to complete 120 hours of unpaid community service.


Racial issues: Cole was accused of racism when she declined to put through Gamu Nhengu (left) on last year's X Factor and pictured right during her court case for assault in 2003


The singer punched Amogbokpa in the face as the latter tried to stop Cole taking some lollipops from the toilets of The Drink nightclub in Guildford, Surrey.

Cole - then known by her maiden name Tweedy - claimed she acted in self-defence, but was criticised by the judge for showing no remorse over the attack.

Ross also mocked Cole's fellow X Factor judge Simon Cowell over rumours about his sexuality.

He said: 'Simon Cowell’s just celebrated a landmark birthday, 50 not out. Or is that a rumour?'

In defence of his jokes, Ross said: 'Those I thought might be contentious I ran past the people involved to get the thumbs up.

'As for the jokes about Cheryl and Simon, I was talking about Cheryl’s past and it was an observation, and Simon’s was a well-meaning one and I know him well enough to know that he won’t have a problem with it.'

Ross hosted the British Comedy Awards live on Channel 4 on Saturday night from the Indigo venue at the O2 Arena in London.





Jonathan Ross Bits - British Comedy Awards 2010 Part 3 of 3 (22nd Jan 2011)


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By PAUL REVOIR and BAZ BAMIGBOYE

The right gear for cycling: Actor Colin Firth hits the streets in yellow waterproof jacket and helmet


It has been hard to avoid images of him in recent weeks dressed up in his regal finery as King George VI in the hit film The King’s Speech.

But you would be hard pressed to tell it was the same man after actor Colin Firth was spotted taking a ride on his bike wearing a decidedly dressed-down outfit.

The 50-year-old star was seen on a cycle in a fluorescent yellow and black anorak with a colour co-ordinated helmet, apparently out on a trip to the shops.

With a plastic bag hung over the handle-bars, he wore ankle-reflectors, running shoes and flashy cycling glasses as he pedalled along the streets.

It is all a far cry from the bowler hats, tailored suits and military regalia he was seen wearing in The King’s Speech.

Mr Firth, who has just won the Golden Globe for best actor, is now a favourite for Oscar success for his part in the film which chronicles how George VI coped with a crippling speech impediment.


Costume drama: Colin with co-stars Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush in The King's Speech


The film has been taking over £1million a day at the UK box-office and has dramatically increased its odds on winning the top prize at the Academy Awards. So far the film had taken £17.1 million on its seventeenth day of release.

Meanwhile, over in Beverly Hills, the picture, which also stars Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush, scooped the Producers Guild of America best film trophy.
The win is of significance because the past three winners of the PGA Award,T

he Hurt Locker, Slumdog Millionaire, and No Country For Old Men, went to take the Academy Award for best film.


That's more like it: Firth dressed in more conventional mode when he collected his Golden Globe award last week


In fact the PGA triumph was something of a surprise for The King’s Speech and an upset for the Facebook movie The Social Network which had been winning awards almost on a weekly basis since early December, including last week’s Golden Globe.

The smart money had been on The Social Network to continue sweeping up honours. But now a movie about a monarch with a stammer that cost less than £9 million - a shoe-string budget as far as major film-making goes - could go on to collect the film world’s biggest prize.


Favourite: Firth is the frontrunner to pick up an Oscar for his portrayal of King George VI


Later this week The King’s Speech will pass the £18.3 million Billy Elliot took, and the £20million taken by Calendar Girls and Shakespeare In Love.

Oscar nominations are announced tomorrow and the Bafta ceremony is in a couple of weeks. Both events will help propel ticket sales.

The film-makers original estimate for box-office takings for the its entire run would have been in the £12million to £15million range.

Now it is thought the film could end up taking up to £30 million.



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Friends with benefits: Natalie and Ashton try to restrain themselves in a scene from No Strings Attached


It seems that everything Natalie Portman touches is turning to gold.

Not only is she winning a slew of Best Actress awards for her role in Black Swan, her latest film No Strings Attached has claimed top spot at the U.S. Box Office.

The movie, in which Natalie and Ashton Kutcher play 'friends with benefits,' earned an estimated $20.3 million on its opening weekend.

The domestic takings almost equal the film's production budget of $25 million and means the actress has two films in the top ten.

Her movie Black Swan is still in sixth place in the box office chart, and has grossed $83 million at the domestic box office .

And No Strings Attached performed well, despite lukewarm critical reviews.

It follows two friends, played by Ashton Kutcher and Natalie Portman, who try to maintain a purely sexual relationship with each other, even though they are falling in love.



Film hit: No Strings Attached has been a Box Office success in the U.S


It also stars Olivia Thirlby, Lake Bell and Kevin Kline.

Paramount Studio Executive Vice President Don Harris, says the chemistry between Natalie and Ashton could be the reason behind the film's success.

'Natalie Portman couldn't be any hotter, and I think this is the kind of movie Ashton Kutcher had hoped to make and be in during his career,' he says. 'They go well together.'


Awards wins: The actress, seen here on the Golden Globes red carpet, is an Oscar favourite


No Strings Attached beat Seth Rogen's movie The Green Hornet into second place, while Vince Vaughan comedy The Dilemma took third.

The box office success is the latest good news for Natalie who last weekend won a Best Actress Golden Globe Award for Black Swan.

She is also expected to receive an Oscar nomination for her role on Tuesday.

'It’s a big honour to have people be excited about a movie that you make,' Natalie told U.S. movie site Collider.com, about the awards buzz.

'That’s the one thing that you want, is for an audience to connect to what you make.
'So it’s always really exciting to have that feeling.'

The 29-year-old actress is expecting her first baby with fiance Benjamin Millepied, a dancer who choreographed Black Swan and also has a cameo in it.


No Strings Attached Trailer- HD Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher



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