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50 Cent: 'I'll be more popular when I die'
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50 Cent has declared that he will be more popular after he dies. Despite having sold over 30 million records, the rapper claimed that the media and public are yet to give his talent due credit. He told The Observer: "As an artist you're greater in your absence than in your presence. Everyone liked Michael Jackson more the week after he passed away than the week before. "Maybe they'll like me more when I'm gone. I'd definitely like to be remembered as a great artist." The Dead Man Running actor also (more)
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- By Oli Simpson
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Geoff Johns reveals 'Flash' plans
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Writer Geoff Johns has revealed which direction he is taking DC Comics' the Flash in. The scribe reintroduced the Silver Age version of the superhero in Flash: Rebirth earlier this year. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Johns explained that he was laying the groundwork for long-term plans for the character with the event. "I look at something like the Flash as a long-term mission," he said. "The Flash: Rebirth was the knot to untangle in the shoelace before we could run. I wanted to clear the board, re-examine some key elements of Barry Allen and reintroduce a threat that would play throughout the next several years. "Much in the same way as Green Lantern, I'm committed to a long-term story with the Flash (more)
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- By Mark Langshaw
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Stewart's 'Runaways' finds distributor
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Apparition has picked up cinema distribution rights to director Floria Sigismondi's The Runaways, reports IndieWire. The film tells the story of Jon Jett and Cherie Currie's journey from rebellious Californian teens to rock stars and leaders of the band The Runaways. Twilight star Kristen Stewart plays Jon and Dakota Fanning portrays Cherie. "Floria has crafted a beautiful story of Joan and (more)
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- By Mike Moody
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Kidman's sister also quits Sydney
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Antonia Kidman has apparently decided to leave Sydney for good next month. The Australian TV presenter, whose sister Nicole has also decided to quit the city because of paparazzi hounding her, has reportedly decided to move to Singapore with her soon-to-be husband Craig Marran and four children. Antonia and finance broker Marran, who have been together for over a year, are believed to be getting married in (more)
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- By Rebecca Davies
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'Hollyoaks' to air 'flashforward' episode
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Hollyoaks is to make UK soap history when it becomes the first serial drama to break the time continuum and 'flashforward' six months into the future. Next Monday, the special 'flashforward' episode of Hollyoaks will be slotted into Channel 4's schedule and feature scenes from May 2010. The screening's storyline focuses on the second wedding of show favourites Calvin Valentine (Ricky Whittle) and Carmel McQueen (Gemma Merna). Series producer Lucy Allan told Digital Spy of the 'flashforward': "We're really excited by this future episode - Hollyoaks is the only soap that can tamper with time and give our audience the opportunity (more)
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- By Kris Green
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MTV casts its 'Teen Wolf' update
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Four young actors have been cast in MTV's Teen Wolf remake. Tyler Posey, Tyler Hoechlin, Crystal Reed and Dylan O'Brien joined the pilot presentation, written by Criminal Minds scribe Jeff Davis, says The Hollywood Reporter. In the original 1985 comedy, a teenager played by Michael J. Fox discovers that he is a werewolf and becomes the most popular boy in school. The MTV pilot is reportedly a mixture of genres, including (more)
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- By Mike Moody
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Duggars receive support from fans
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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar have received letters of support from fans after their 19th child was born three months premature. According to People, baby Josie Brooklyn weighed only 1lb 6oz when she was born on December 10. "My daughter Erin was born prematurely at 25 weeks, weighing 1lb 12oz. She is 23 years old now with a child of her own," Lynne from Virginia wrote to the Duggars on the Tlc website. "You have some very rough days and weeks ahead of you, but with God's (more)
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- By Aaron Broverman
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Cowell plotting political 'X Factor'?
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Simon Cowell has revealed that he might produce a political version of The X Factor. The star, who also works as a judge on American Idol, suggested that a similar competition format could be applied to a political TV series. Cowell told the BBC that he is considering a "political X Factor" in the UK, during which major issues would be debated and the public could phone in their votes before the upcoming (more)
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- By Oli Simpson
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Pitt, Cruise, Hanks want Yimou film role?
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Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise and Tom Hanks all want to be cast in Chinese director Zhang Yimou's Thirteen Women of Nanjing, say reports. According to Cinematical, only an A-list actor will lead the cast in some capacity and producer Zhang Weiping has named the three men as interested possibilities. One of the men could appear as a pastor in the film, which (more)
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- By Aaron Broverman
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The Game 'reveals Timberlake team-up'
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The Game has revealed that Justin Timberlake has recorded a guest appearance for his upcoming album. The former 'N Sync star recorded vocals for the Pharrell Williams-produced LP, entitled The R.E.D. Album, in New York last week. The Game said that the collaboration has the potential to make the record an award-winning release. "The vibe changed. And it went to where I can see Grammy awards," the rapper told (more)
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- By Oli Simpson
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'Beakman's World' star Ritts dies, aged 63
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Character actor and puppeteer Mark Ritts has lost his battle with kidney cancer at the age of 63. Ritts, best known as the costumed Lester the Rat in cult show Beakman's World, died today at his home in La Canada Flintridge, CA. The star would answer readers' questions on the 1990s show and assist Beakman with experiments. He also appeared on PBS kids series (more)
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- By Aaron Broverman
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Lopez, Blige for 'Dance' finale
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Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige have been confirmed to join the lineup of Tuesday's So You Think You Can Dance season finale. Marking their first ever appearances on the series, Lopez will perform her latest single 'Louboutin' and Blige will sing her hit 'I Am'. The show will see the six finalists (Ashleigh Di Lello, Ryan Di Lello, Russell (more)
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- By Oli Simpson
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Dallas Howard: 'No help for Victoria'
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Bryce Dallas Howard has revealed that she needed no support stepping in to play Victoria in Eclipse. The daughter of director Ron told MTV that the books were all the help she needed to replace actress Danielle Lefevre. "I had already read the books. I had actually seen Twilight several times, much to my husband's chagrin. Whenever Robert Pattinson would come on screen, I would grab my husband's hands and start squeezing, and he'd be like, 'Stop squeezing my hand!'" she said. The actress added that her main concerns were fitting in with such a tight-knit cast so close to production and establishing continuity (more)
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- By Aaron Broverman
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Keira Knightley 'poses nude for artist'
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Keira Knightley has reportedly stripped off to pose naked for an acclaimed artist. The Pirates of the Caribbean actress, who bared all to film a bath scene with Sienna Miller in their 2008 movie The Edge of Love, shed her clothes during sessions at London's Halcyon Gallery for Mitch Griffiths. A source told The Mail on Sunday: "It's considered a great honour to be painted by Mitch. He is (more)
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- By Oli Simpson
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Susan Boyle: 'Fame hasn't changed me'
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Susan Boyle has claimed that fame has not changed her. Despite the success of her debut album I Dreamed A Dream, Boyle insisted that her lifestyle has remained largely unaffected by the UK and Us chart-topping record. "I still have my former life," the singer told People. "I still live in the same house. My life hasn't changed." Boyle went on to describe the opportunities that fame has afforded her, saying: "I travel more. (more)
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- By Oli Simpson
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Frusciante 'quits Red Hot Chili Peppers'
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Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist John Frusciante has quit the group to focus on his solo career, according to reports. The 'Hump De Bump' hitmakers reconvened earlier this year after a two-year hiatus, which allowed the rockers to concentrate on their individual side-projects. Despite tentative talk of a new album, the band have been dogged by rumours that they are on the verge of splitting. Frusciante, who has so far released ten of his own LPs, used the group's break to work on his latest record The Empyrean, which was made available at the start of the year. However, Music Radar now claims that the 39-year-old (more)
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- By Oli Simpson
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Kars4Kids charity handed comics donation
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Us children's charity Kars4Kids has received a significant comics donation from the estate of late Marvel artist Dave Cockrum. Hundreds of books from the illustrator's personal collection were handed to the organisation to benefit impoverished children. Cockrum is best known for his work on the X-Men, having co-created several of its characters. "Dave loved to help people - he was generous to a fault," said the artist's widow Paty. "He was extremely happy that the characters he created (more)
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- By Mark Langshaw
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Allen, Iraheta 'defend Adam Lambert'
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American Idol stars Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta have reacted to fellow contestant Adam Lambert's controversial performance at the American Music Awards. The singer hit the headlines after simulating sex and kissing a male bandmate during his performance of 'For Your Entertainment' at the ceremony in November. According to Ok, Allen told reporters at Z100's 'Jingle Bell' concert on Friday: "I (more)
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- By Lara Martin
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Louis Walsh: 'Whitney was car crash TV'
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Louis Walsh has claimed that Whitney Houston's performance on The X Factor was like watching a car crash. Houston suffered a wardrobe malfunction as she sang her single 'Million Dollar Bill' on the ITV1 show on October 18. Walsh did not appear on the panel for the episode as he had taken time off following the funeral of his close friend Stephen Gately. Reflecting on Houston's guest slot, Walsh told The Mirror: "I was sat at home watching Whitney's performance and it was pure car (more)
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- By Daniel Kilkelly
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Lasance 'was arrested at H&A party'
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Todd Lasance's arrest for alleged cocaine possession occurred at the Home and Away Christmas party, it has been claimed. Earlier today, it emerged that the 24-year-old actor had been charged by police after being taken into custody at the weekend. More details of the incident have now emerged in the Australian media. Reports suggest that Lasance was arrested at Sydney nightclub Kit and Kaboodle on Saturday after police with sniffer dogs raided the venue. It has been alleged that officers discovered the soap star had a small bag of white powder in his possession after approaching him in the men's bathroom. The police raid was part of Operation Unite, a national campaign which targets anti-social (more)
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- By Daniel Kilkelly
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