John Legend doesn’t want to spoil kids

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OHMYGOSSIP — John Legend finds it “hard” to know how to treat his children over Christmas.
The ‘All of Me’ hitmaker admitted his own modest upbringing was so very different to that which his and wife Chrissy Teigen’s two kids, Luna, two, and seven-month-old Miles, are experiencing, he “can’t imagine” what it’s like to be them but he’s determined not to spoil the youngsters.
He said: “I don’t think we’ll spoil them for Christmas – we’ll just try and keep it at a normal level. It’s hard.
“I can’t even imagine what it’s like to be a kid like my kids because I grew up in a house where it was very different.
“My parents were working class. My dad worked in a factory and we couldn’t afford a lot.
“We couldn’t afford to have these huge Christmas celebrations with big gifts. It was all about family, it was about music, it was about food, but it wasn’t about material things at all.
“So, it’s weird raising kids that are having very much the opposite experience, where they’re surrounded by privilege and wealth and don’t want for anything.
“It’s hard to know how to deal with Christmas with them.”
The 39-year-old singer still has very fond memories of his own “beautiful” childhood Christmases in Ohio.
He said in a recent interview: “We would go to Granny’s house. We would sing around her piano and exchange small gifts around the family.
“It was beautiful and we still go home to Ohio sometimes for Christmas.
“But now that everyone’s grown up and has their own kids, it’s hard to get everyone together all at once.”
And John – who has his own wine range called LVE and has just released a festive compilation, ‘A Legendary Christmas’ – joked he and Chrissy don’t have to think too much when it comes to gift ideas.
He laughed: “It’s the perfect Christmas basket, Chrissy’s cookbook, my wine and a Christmas album.”

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Take That cancel world tour plans

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OHMYGOSSIP — Take That have called off their upcoming world tour.
The group were expected to hit the road in 2019 to celebrate 30 years as a band but they have drastically scaled back their plans and will only tour in Europe as Gary Barlow wants to stay close to home due to an illness in his family.
He told the Daily Mirror: “We had a big ambition next year to do a world tour, but I have actually got an illness in my family and it means I am not going to travel for the next two years extensively.
“So all the plans for South America and Australia that were coming off…
“I thank my two bandmates who have been so very understanding, but I just have to be at home – I cannot leave.
“I didn’t want people getting frustrated that we’re not getting out there. I’m a little stuck at the moment, so please be understanding.”
Gary, Mark Owen and Howard Donald are set to start the tour in April and former bandmate Robbie Williams has said he will join them if their schedules match up.
He recently said: “As long as we stay healthy, I’m sure there’ll be another moment where we all get together.
“Maybe we can coax Jason [Orange] back, who knows? We shall have to see. But definitely, definitely in the future.
“We will all ride again. Next year when the boys are on tour, I’m on tour too.
“If we’re in the same place at the same time, there’s an open mic at my gig. I’m sure there’s an open mic at theirs too. “I would like to if we are in the same place, then I’m definitely in.
“I think there is a mic open for me. It’s an open invitation both ways. If I’m about I’ll be there. They are on tour when Hyde Park is happening otherwise they would be there.”

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Demi Lovato ‘sober and grateful to be alive’

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OHMYGOSSIP — Demi Lovato says she is “sober and grateful to be alive” following her overdose.
The 26-year-old pop star spent time in rehab earlier this year after she was found unconscious at her Los Angeles home following a night of partying and Demi has reassured fans she is fine but asked for space to heal privately.
She wrote on Twitter: “If I feel like the world needs to know something, I will tell them MYSELF. Otherwise people stop writing about my recovery, because it’s no one’s business but mine. I am sober and grateful to be alive and taking care of ME.
“Someday I’ll tell the world what exactly happened, why it happened and what my life is like today.. but until I’m ready to share that with people please stop prying and making up s**t that you know nothing about. I still need space and time to heal..
“I would love to set the record straight on all the rumors out there but I literally don’t owe anyone anything so I’m not going to. All my fans need to know is I’m working hard on myself, I’m happy and clean and I’m SO grateful for their support.
“I’m so blessed I get to take this time to be with family, relax, work on my mind, body and soul and come back when I’m ready. I have my fans to thank for that. I’m so grateful, truly. I love you guys so f**king much thank you (sic).”
Meanwhile, an insider recently claimed that while Demi is doing everything she can to remain healthy, she has found her recovery to be a “struggle”.
The source said: “[Demi] is in a really great place, but she’s doing everything she can to maintain that because she knows every day is a struggle.
“Demi is taking a cautious approach with her recent exit from rehab. She has a sober coach, she is working out and eating healthy, surrounding herself with positive influences … and splits her time in a sober living facility and at home.”

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Caroline Flack and Andrew Brady completely over

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OHMYGOSSIP — Caroline Flack’s on-off romance with Andrew Brady is over.
The 39-year-old TV presenter got engaged to the former ‘Apprentice’ star after just three months of dating but their romance has been marred by rows, break-ups and reconciliations, although Caroline insists their relationship has now ended for good.
Speaking to The Sun newspaper, she said: “I’m on my own now. So I’m sorting myself out, I’m doing what I want to do. I’m putting my head into this, into work and focusing on acting.”
While she admitted she will always care for Andrew, Caroline – who is currently starring in the West End production of ‘Chicago’ – insisted she is not going to get back together with him and said they both need time for themselves.
She said: “Yeah, you know I like him. But I think we’re both doing what we need to do at the minute. We’re both looking after our own heads and doing our own thing. That’s really important.”
Caroline and Andrew met in January and got engaged in April but first split up in July.
The break-up came as a surprise as Caroline had previously insisted she knew Andrew was the person she wanted to marry two days after meeting him, because they had an “instant connection”.
She said: “It was pretty instant. I think it was the second day we met! It sounds really weird and at the time I thought, ‘No, don’t be silly brain. Go back in your shell’ but when I look back on it that feeling hasn’t changed.”
Caroline also admitted Andrew made her “heart flutter”, a feeling she had forgotten about when she wasn’t in love.
Speaking in May, she said: “Life is really good. This time last year I was in a completely different position. It just goes to show, you never know what’s around the corner.
“I’ve always thought like that. I do this job because I live life a bit up and down and I’m never on a straight line.
“Now I’ve gone a bit more traditional – who would have thought it?
“You just get that instant thing with someone and when you’re not in love you forget what that feeling is like.
“As soon as you fall in love again, that beautiful feeling comes back and you go, ‘Uh-oh, here we are again!’ That little heart flutter”.

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Amy Adams’ Vice weight gain

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amy Adams gained 12-15lbs to play Lynne Cheney in ‘Vice’.
The 44-year-old actress portrays the wife of former US Vice-President Dick Cheney in the new biopic and says putting on weight helped her to portray the “grounded” Lynne.
She told The Hollywood Reporter: “I didn’t gain as much weight as [co-star] Christian Bale, so it’s easy to not notice mine. Christian also lost all of his — maybe I hung on to some of my weight, I’m OK with that. It ended up probably being around 12 or 15 pounds. The weight gain was great because I felt that Lynne was somebody who was very grounded and had a lot of gravitas in the way that she walked; she was not flirty or light in any way. As I started to embrace her connection to the earth, that’s when it started really clicking in.”
Amy has received acting Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations for ‘Vice’ and the Netflix drama ‘Sharp Objects’ and she has praised ‘Vice’ for helping her to transition after starring as Camille in the psychological thriller.
She said: “The thing that was really amazing was that I moved really quickly into ‘Vice’ after I finished ‘Sharp Objects’. I took a working vacation after ‘Sharp Objects’ and then did reshoots on ‘Justice League’ and then came back and immediately began research, hair and makeup and wardrobe for ‘Vice’. I credit working on ‘Vice’ for helping pull me out of [‘Sharp Objects’] Camille. If I hadn’t had something to focus on that felt so different, I might have had a different transition out of that character.”

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Danielle Lloyd: Fame isn’t fun

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OHMYGOSSIP — Danielle Lloyd insists fame isn’t fun.
The 34-year-old model – who has sons Archie, eight, Harry, seven, and five-year-old George with ex-husband Jamie O’Hara and Ronnie, 15 months, with fiance Michael O’Neill – finds it “upsetting” that so many people seem to seek out a life in the spotlight because life in the public eye comes with a lot of pressure.
She told Closer magazine: “People are so desperate to be famous these days – it’s actually upsetting.
“I can tell you it’s not as much fun as it looks. There’s a lot of pressure and a lot of ups and downs.
“I was in a bubble of partying and fame – I wasn’t really living in the real world. Now I am.”
Despite her own partying past, the former ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ star – who is planning to undergo gender selection to have a fifth child next year – loves the quieter life she leads now.
She said: “When I was younger, it was just me, me, me. The life I was living wasn’t rewarding.
“These days, I’m always driving my boys to football practice – but I wouldn’t change a thing.
“Now I can’t wait to marry Michael and have a baby girl.”
While Danielle previously had breast implants and admitted earlier this year she had undergone cosmetic fillers, she can’t understand why so many young stars are going under the knife because she thinks they are losing their individuality.
She said: “People are morphing into each other. It’s mad.
“I don’t understand the bum craze either – you hear such horror stories.
“I’d never, ever, have any more surgery. I want to grow old gracefully.
“Plus Michael loves the way I look and that’s all that matters.”

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Cheryl Tweedy for Strictly?

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OHMYGOSSIP — Cheryl Tweedy has been urged to compete in ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 35-year-old popstar’s ‘The Greatest Dancer’ co-star Oti Mabuse is a professional dancer on BBC One’s ‘Strictly’ and she thinks Cheryl would make a fantastic contestant.
Speaking to The Sun, Oti said: “I would love to see her try. I think if she did ‘Strictly’, people would love her and see another side that they haven’t seen yet. She would be brilliant.”
Despite recent reports that the pair have not hit it off on set, Oti insisted she and Cheryl have become firm friends.
She said: “We’re generally getting to know each other and there’s something about her that I love.
“I feel like once she lets you in she kind of takes care of you like a sister.”
Meanwhile, Cheryl recently slammed reports she and Oti – who star alongside Matthew Morrison on the show – have not been getting along.
A representative for the star said: “It’s a fabricated story – yet again trying to pit female against female on a TV show. It’s a shame we haven’t moved past this.”
“Cheryl absolutely loves working with Oti and has a brilliant relationship with her.”
Oti added: “I love Cheryl and had a great time filming ‘The Greatest Dancer’ with her and I can’t wait to see her again soon.”
And a spokesperson for ‘The Greatest Dancer’ said: “Both Cheryl and Oti have a great relationship and this comes across on screen. There is absolutely no truth to any suggestion they don’t get on.”

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Aston Merrygold slams Craig Revel Horwood

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OHMYGOSSIP — Aston Merrygold has slammed Craig Revel Horwood for his elimination from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 2017.
The former JLS star was booted off the show last year after Craig gave his Viennese Waltz a lowly four out of 10 and Aston is still upset about it, as Ruth Langsford received the same score even though she fell over during her routine.
Aston – who will return to the show for the Christmas special – said: “Craig gave me a four. Can he justify that? Not really, I don’t think so, personally. Anton and Ruth got a four from him and they fell over in their routine and ended up on the floor. Was my routine bad enough that it matched someone’s that fell over?
“I think I got eight, seven, seven — something like that and there wasn’t really consistency there. Fair enough, he didn’t like the routine, but maybe think about the scoring.”
Aston will team up with professional partner Janette Manrara again but believes they could have won the competition in 2017 if the Couple’s Choice option had been introduced during his stint on the show.
He said: “Couple’s Choice? Are you kidding me? I said to some of the execs, ‘Great to see you, but I’m fuming. Why didn’t you add Couple’s Choice last year?’
“We could have done stuff that Strictly has never seen before, 100 per cent.”
Aston, 30, will compete against Caroline Flack, Jake Wood, Michael Vaughan, Anita Rani and Ann Widdecombe in the Christmas special.

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Christopher Eccleston’s ‘miserable’ movie

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OHMYGOSSIP — Christopher Eccleston had a “miserable experience” on ‘Thor: The Dark World’.
The 54-year-old actor portrayed Malekith, The ruler of the Dark Elves of Svartalfheim, in the 2013 superhero movie and though he thought director Alan Taylor and lead actor Chris Hemsworth did a great job, he signed up without being aware it would take seven hours a day to transform him into his character, which he didn’t enjoy.
He said: “They said to me in the negotiations, ‘There’ll be a little bit of make-up’. What they didn’t say was that it’d be seven hours of it, which was very dishonest of them.
“That was a miserable experience and a dreadful performance, but I loved working with Alan – he’s a great director.
“And Hemsworth was fantastic. A generous actor who really had his feet on the ground.”
Christopher also branded his own performance as Raymond Calitri in ‘Gone In 60 Seconds’ “s***e” and admitted his latest job as hard man Harvey in ‘Dead In A Week (Or Your Money Back)’ is the first time he’s been happy in such a role.
He said: “Whenever I’ve played these sorts of people before, I’ve failed miserably.
“In ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’ I was s***e – though I was told recently by a fan that, ‘You’re so bad in it, it’s good.’
“I take my responsibility, but in ‘G.I. Joe’ and ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’, the writing was poor.”
One of the actor’s first films was director Danny Boyle’s debut movie ‘Shallow Grave’, and Christopher recalled how it was an “intense” shoot, and though he didn’t really get on with co-stars Ewan McGregor and Kerry Fox, he thinks that was good for the picture.
He told Total Film magazine: “It was an intense shoot.
“Myself, Ewan and Kerry were never going to be friends – we just had different approaches to acting. But I think that was good for the film.
“We made it largely on an industrial estate in Glasgow that was freezing.
“I remember we wrapped on Bonfire Night and Danny Boyle looked like Jack Nicholson in ‘The Shining’.
“His hair was stood up on end, his eyes were popping out, fireworks were going off and he turned around to me and said, ‘I think I’m going mad.’ ”

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Cardi B and Offset holiday together

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OHMYGOSSIP — Cardi B and Offset are holidaying in Puerto Rico.
The former couple may have just split up a few weeks ago but they have been spotted enjoying some sun on the back of a jet ski in the Caribbean island.
Cardi had reportedly been planning spend Christmas with Offset for the sake of their daughter Kulture.
A source said recently: “Cardi B wants Offset to be a part of Kulture’s life and wants him to spend Christmas with his daughter. It’s Kulture’s first Christmas and it means a lot to Cardi to have the family together … She plans to spend time and celebrate the holiday [in the Dominican Republic].”
Offset has made a number of public gestures to get Cardi back, with the most recent one when he crashed his ex’s set at Rolling Loud festival in Los Angeles, along with a huge ‘Take Me Back Cardi’ sign made out of white and red roses. Although she rejected his apology, he still thinks it was the right thing to do.
He tweeted recently: “All of my wrongs have been made public, i figure It’s only right that my apologies are made public too. A n***a was just trying …..thank god I ain’t got no balloons sheeesh (sic)”
And Cardi plans to “reset” in 2019 after splitting from Offset.
She said: “Everything is good! I’m very excited for 2019 – I just feel like it’s going to be a reset. 2018 was the good, bad, and the ugly year, a lot of good, a lot of bad, a lot of ugly all mixed together.
“A lot of things scare me … I never wanted to protect somebody so much, I just want to protect my baby. ‘Oh, my gosh, you’re so innocent and this world is so evil.’ I just want to also protect her. I guess she’s born in fame … I just want early to teach her to be confident … I know when she starts reading and she sees how mean the world is, I just want her to be like, ‘I’m fabulous and rich and I don’t give a f**k.'”

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John Legend’s album advice from Mariah Carey

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OHMYGOSSIP — John Legend was encouraged to make a Christmas album by Mariah Carey.
The 39-year-old singer has produced his first festive compilation, ‘A Legendary Christmas’ and admitted it was the ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ hitmaker who gave him the idea for the record.
He explained: “We did a song called ‘When Christmas Comes’. Even at the time, Mariah was like, ‘You need to do a Christmas album’.
“And I agreed and I just didn’t feel like I had the time at that time to do it.
“But I made time this year and I’m glad I did.”
John – who has children Luna, two, and Miles, seven months, with wife Chrissy Teigen – had also promised to “fully embrace” the theme on the live shows that accompanied the record.
Speaking in a recent interview, he pledged: “We’re going to make [the show] Christmassy.
“We’re going to have decorations and fully embrace the retro vibe.
“I think we set the tone with the album photoshoot and we’ll continue with that tone for the tour.”
And the ‘All of Me’ singer doesn’t think his embracing of the festive season every night will leave him tired of Christmas.
He said: “Who knows how I’ll feel after that tour, but I think after the tour and then a significant break from Christmas, I’ll probably actually want to do some more.”
John’s festive record has already won over his whole family.
He said: “They all like it. Chrissy likes hearing it, Luna too.
“We all like to dance to it and we all love Christmas music.
“I think we’re all unabashedly embracing tradition and the festive spirit and I think it’s why I featured the family in the album photoshoot – it’s really all about family and love and music.”

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Dylan O’Brien is single

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dylan O’Brien and Britt Robertson have split.
The long term couple – who dated for six years – have quietly called it quits, Us Weekly magazine reports.
It is not the first time the couple have been plagued by split rumours as at the beginning of the year, Dylan was forced to confirm he is still with Britt.
He said at the time: “Sometimes I look back and I’m like, ‘Man, I actually lived with that for more than half a year of my life. And my girlfriend did not leave me.’ It’s great.”
Whilst the couple loved spending time with each other, Britt confessed they both hate it when the other is watching them act on set and they instead keep their visits away from the set.
Speaking back in 2015, she shared: “I hate when he’s on set watching me work. I think it’s because we’re both actors and very aware of the process. He hates it when I’m on set when he’s working and vice versa. I think it makes sense that we’re a little shy and sensitive about working in front of our significant others – to me it makes sense. When I go visit him I don’t even go on set. And, when he visits me it’s rare that I’ll go on set.”

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Drew Barrymore feels blessed

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OHMYGOSSIP — Drew Barrymore feels “blessed” to have the best memories with her family.
The ‘Miss You Already’ star is so grateful to be a mother to Olive, six, and Frankie, four – who she shares with her ex-husband Will Kopelman – even through the hard times.
She wrote on Instagram: “#TheWayItLooksToUs: MY REALITY BECOMES MY MEMORIES … And when I look back, it wasn’t so bad … When I cleaned up my daughter’s mess, the powdered sugar in the air fell into my mouth and I realised how sweet my reality really is … Sometimes what seems like the biggest mess can be your greatest memory. Someone wise once told me that memories are what you take with you. #TheAirIsSweet … And life goes on. In that same hallway, Olive directs us all in a little play and we make a video! What I love most is that the moments keep rolling. If your loved ones have health, than you actually have the most important blessing. We all are wrapped up in #thewayitlookstous and yet that in itself is a luxury! May we all be protective and grateful for the love we have. And who cares how it looks! If you are kind, well, that’s the prettiest look I’ve ever seen. (sic)”
Meanwhile, Drew previously insisted she won’t let her children go into acting just yet but she would be “so supportive” if they wanted to follow in her footsteps in later life.
She said: “I’m not going to let them be kid actors. That’s so not their journey. If they want to be actors later in life, I would be so supportive of it. Can you imagine me being a mom who is pushing her kids out there? That’s not going to happen.”

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Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland to star in American Soul

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OHMYGOSSIP — Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland will star as Diana Ross and Gladys Knight in a new biopic.
BET’s upcoming music show ‘American Soul’, the series based on the life and career of Soul Train creator Don Corneliu, will feature a mini Destiny’s Child reunion when the singers take on the roles of music legends Ross and Knight.
Bobby Brown (Rufus Thomas), Gabrielle Dennis (Tina Turner), McKinley Freeman (Ike Turner)and K. Michelle (Martha Reeves) have also been cast in the series, which is being produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment.
Michelle tweeted: “I’m so excited to join @BET’s #AmericanSoul!”
Meanwhile, the new TV project comes less than a month after Michelle, 38, revealed she had split from her pastor fiance Chad Johnson for the second time.
She announced the split on the same day she released her latest single ‘Fearless’, writing on Instagram: “I still remain fearless. I guess I still remain single! Things didn’t work out. The healing that needs to take place is a must! I don’t wanna destroy another relationship. Blessings to him, his family and ministry. #FEARLESS (sic)”
Michelle previously revealed she ended her engagement when she battled with depression and felt it was the right thing to do because he “didn’t pray for a depressed wife”.
She said: “I’d been there before in that darkness. I was like, ‘No, you better go [to the hospital].’ By the time I got there, I was stable. However, I would’ve understood if he left. He’s been praying for a wife. He didn’t pray for a depressed wife.”
However, Chad stayed and the couple were better than ever.
She added: “It’s not just about marrying Chad. I finally found someone to do life with.”
Back in July, Michelle revealed she was “proudly” seeking help for her depression and had recently “sought help from a great team of healthcare professionals”.
In a statement posted to Instagram, she shared: “For years I have dedicated myself to increasing awareness of mental health and empowering people to see when it’s time to seek help, support and guidance from those that love and care for your wellbeing.
“I recently listened to the same advice I have given to thousands around the world and sought help from a great team of healthcare professionals. Today I proudly, happily and healthily stand here as someone who will continue to always lead by example as I tirelessly advocate for betterment of those in need.”

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Hailee Steinfeld wants Spider-Gwen spin-off

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OHMYGOSSIP — Hailee Steinfeld would love a Spider-Gwen spin-off.
The 22-year-old actress voices the character in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ and revealed she would jump at the chance to take part in a spin-off film.
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, she said: “Oh my goodness. To be a part of this and play this strong female superhero, in this film particularly, is quite a privilege. The thought of a spin-off is incredible. If that were to ever happen, I would be thrilled to be a part of it. I would love that opportunity. Anything to do something like this again with these people would be amazing.”
Hailee also revealed she was blown away by her animated character’s appearance.
She said: “I remember seeing her for the first time and feeling like this is the coolest thing I’ve ever done. And it was one of those things where you hear about the directors were so excited about how she was coming together, and the outfits, her look as a whole… I was hearing all about it. It was one of those things where I was like, ok, now they’re going to show me a sketch and I’m going to have to act like it’s great… And sure enough when they showed it to me… like I said, this is the coolest thing ever and too bad this isn’t live-action, because I wish I actually look like that.”

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David Bowie feared assassination attempt in Ireland

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OHMYGOSSIP — David Bowie feared he would be assassinated by a sniper at a concert in Ireland.
The 69-year-old star passed away in 2016 after a secret battle with cancer but Irish musician Christy Dignam, of rock band Aslan, has revealed that David was terrified about an assassination attempt when he took to the stage at Slane castle in Ireland in 1987.
Speaking on Virgin Media One’s ‘Six O’Clock Show’, Christy – whose band supported Bowie at the gig – said: “At the time Bowie didn’t want to meet us, because he was over here as an Englishman in Ireland during the Troubles, and [John] Lennon was after being shot a couple of years before that. He was real paranoid, because when he was going on stage, we were backstage and he went on in a military formation.
“There was about 12 or 16 of them in the band, and they were all dressed in grey boiler suits, so if there was a sniper there they could not have picked out which one was Bowie.”
Although Aslan tried and failed to get Bowie’s autograph after the Slane concert, they bumped into the star years later when he confessed the security measures he had taken to protect himself in Ireland.
Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that David wouldn’t let his Glastonbury Festival headline set be aired live in 2000.
The late music icon played on the Pyramid Stage 18 years ago, but the BBC weren’t allowed to show more than half an hour from the career-spanning performance.
Mark Cropper – who has long been the producer of the BBC’s coverage of the Worthy Farm festival – said: “I think Bowie knew exactly what he was doing on the night of 25 June 2000.
“He wasn’t about to give away his peak performance for nothing.
“He hoarded that night so that one day it could be shown in all its glory as his legacy, the culmination of his golden years and surely his greatest concert since he buried Ziggy Stardust at Hammersmith in July 1973.
“It’s a time capsule of his life, ready to be shared with us now that the stars have aligned.”
The legendary headline performance was released in full for the first time in November.

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