Charles Venn exits Strictly Come Dancing

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OHMYGOSSIP — Charles Venn and his professional partner Karen Clifton have been eliminated from ‘Strictly Come Dancing’.
The 45-year-old actor and Karen, 36, were voted off the BBC show by the ‘Strictly’ judges after they found themselves in the dreaded dance-off against Ashley Roberts and her partner Pasha Kovalev.
Once again, the American pop star was able to wow the judges during the dance-off and they all opted to save Ashley rather than retain Charles for another week.
Explaining his decision, Craig Revel Horwood said: “I truly loved both performances but theirs was the most solid and technically demanding.”
Bruno Tonioli explained that Ashley and Pasha were “stronger, more accomplished, more complicated and more exciting”.
During his emotional exit speech, Charles explained: “I have to pay extreme homage to this woman here, because Karen Clifton turned me into a promising dancer.
“She has been by my side and supported me, she’s been strict, she’s been solid, she’s been caring and loving, sensitive, intuitive, and I’m adamant that without her I wouldn’t have got to this level.”
And Karen was similarly complimentary about her partner on this year’s show.
She said: “Oh Charles, you have been the most humble, the most professional person I’ve ever worked with.
“Thank you for always respecting me as a woman, as a friend and as a teacher. I will never forget this journey that we had together.”

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Dalton Harris wins The X Factor

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dalton Harris has won ‘The X Factor’.
The 24-year-old singer – who was mentored by Louis Tomlinson – beat off competition from Anthony Russell and Scarlett Lee to claim this year’s ‘X Factor’ crown during tonight’s (02.12.18) live final.
Dalton faced Scarlett in the final two of the competition after it was revealed that Anthony had finished third.
And when Dalton was announced as the winner of this year’s show, he was immediately embraced by Scarlett.
Prior to tonight’s ‘X Factor’ final – which featured a cameo appearance from Simon Cowell’s four-year-old son Eric – Dalton had been consistently showered with praise by the show’s judging panel.
In fact, Robbie Williams has even expressed surprise that Dalton wasn’t a chart-topping pop star already.
Robbie previously said: “‘The X Factor’ is made to find people like Anthony Russell, but for you I’m baffled that you haven’t already got six albums under your belt, or that you’re not sat here on this side judging me and telling me how to be better.”
Meanwhile, Louis previously hailed Dalton as the best singer on this year’s show and perhaps the most talented vocalist in the history of ‘The X Factor’.
He gushed: “Dalton, for me it’s been evident since week one that you were probably the best singer in this competition, if not the best singer ‘The X Factor’ has ever seen.”
Dalton’s ‘X Factor’ win will see him rewarded with a recording contract with Syco Records, Simon’s record label.

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Sarah Hyland’s cousin, 14, killed in car crash

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OHMYGOSSIP — Sarah Hyland is mourning the loss of her 14-year-old cousin – and alleges he was killed by a drunk driver.
The ‘Modern Family’ star has taken to her Instagram Stories to reveal her relative, Trevor, has died in a car crash, and the 28-year-old actress claims the teen was ejected from the car he was a passenger in on Saturday (01.12.18), despite him wearing a seatbelt.
Sarah has encouraged her six million followers to donate to Trevor’s GoFundMe page, which is aiming to fund his funeral and medical expenses.
She wrote: “This is my 14 year old cousin Trevor. Yesterday, he was killed by a drunk driver. My uncle is still in the hospital in need of more surgeries. (sic)”
The ‘Scary Movie 5’ star has donated $1,000 to the cause, which has raised more than $25,800 at the time of writing.
The page was set up by Tessa Canaday, her sister Zoee and mum Becky, the siblings and mother of Trevor and daughters and wife of his dad Bryan, who is “recovering physically” following the crash.
Trevor’s GoFundMe reads: “On Saturday 12/1 Trevor and his dad were driving to a show choir event and were involved in a serious car accident due to a drunk driver.
“His dad, Bryan, is recovering physically, but sadly Trevor has gained his wings and is singing and playing some crazy football in heaven.
“We are looking to help his mom, Becky, with funeral and hospital expenses in any way we can! We hope to have the funeral entirely covered and then will move forward with covering medical expenses from keeping Trevor stable and from dads surgery’s and rest at the hospital (UNMC).
“We will be getting the money to Mom (Becky) as soon as possible with the help of all of you by her being the beneficiary and depositing money into her account to relieve her worries as much as we can. (sic)”
Sarah’s ‘Modern Family’ co-stars Ariel Winter and Nolan Gould also shared details of the GoFundMe page on their Instagram Stories.
According to TV station KMTV, police arrested 36-year-old Jeffrey Eggeling on suspicion of driving under the influence and fleeing from the scene of the crash.

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Bhavna Limbachia told she was ‘too pale’ for TV role

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OHMYGOSSIP — Bhavna Limbachia was once told she was “too pale” to play an Asian character.
The ‘Coronation Street’ actress – who portrays Rana Nazir on the ITV soap – was surprised to be told she was too light in colour to take on a character from the continent, because she is “full Asian”.
Bhavna – who is of Gujarati origin – said: “With costume, it’s about how good you are, how creative you are … with acting it was, ‘You’re too tall. You’re too short. You’re too fat. You’re too thin.’
“I once went to a job and was told I was too pale to play an Asian character and I said, ‘I’m full Asian.’ ”
While Bhavna always harboured ambitions to be an actress, she started her career in costume design, but decided enough was enough when holding an umbrella for her former ‘Corrie’ co-star Connor McIntyre (Pat Phelan) in freezing conditions on the set of BBC Three comedy-drama ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’.
Speaking to A-Magazine, she added: “In a way, I did my plan B first.
“The more I was backstage or behind the camera, the more I wanted to be in front of the camera.
“The last costume job I did was ‘Drop Dead Gorgeous’ with Connor McIntyre for BBC Three … It was minus three degrees.
“I was holding Connor’s umbrella thinking, ‘I can’t do this anymore.’ I can’t regret something I didn’t do – it just doesn’t make sense.”
Bhavna joined ‘Corrie’ as Rana – the soap’s first-ever gay Muslim character – in 2016, and she hopes her and Faye Brookes’ (Kate Connor) lesbian love affair storyline will help “educate” viewers on the struggles some gay people still face.
She recently said: “I felt such a huge responsibility to get the story right so I went away and did a lot of research, even though it was a big weight on my shoulders I just wanted to make sure I did the storyline justice.
“The storyline is there not to offend people, it’s to educate them, it’s to spark conversation so it’s there to make people aware that there is support available.”

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John Barrowman back in camp

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OHMYGOSSIP — John Barrowman has returned to the ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ camp.
The 51-year-old actor was left in agony when he fell down some steps in the dark in scenes aired on Sunday (02.12.18) evening’s show, but after being checked over in hospital, he’s now been allowed back to join his fellow contestants after it was confirmed he hadn’t been seriously injured but has a sprained ankle.
A show spokesperson confirmed: “John Barrowman sustained a sprain to his ankle but is now back in the jungle.”
Despite being whisked out of the camp after his fall, both producers and the ‘Torchwood’ actor himself were hopeful he’d be back and wouldn’t have to withdraw from the competition.
A source told The Sun online: “Crew members wanted to make sure that John was medically safe, but once they saw him walking on it they were hopeful it was just a sprain.
“Once that was confirmed by an X-ray he was determined to get back to camp.
“He’s not a quitter and wants to see how far he can go in the competition. As well as finding it hard he’s relishing the challenge and loving getting to know new people.”
While in hospital, John was placed on lockdown and not allowed to make contact with his family, check his phone or watch TV, and he was given basic food after missing a meal with his campmates.
The rest of the group – which has dwindled in recent days following the eviction of Noel Edmonds and Malique Thompson-Dwyer – are said to be delighted to have him back in camp.

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George Lucas praises Gloria Katz for her strong writing for female characters

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OHMYGOSSIP — George Lucas has paid tribute to late screenwriter Gloria Katz for her ability to “smartly forward the female point of view” on screen.
Katz passed away at the age of 76 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles after a battle with ovarian cancer on November 25 on what was her 49th wedding anniversary to husband and collaborator Willard Huyck.
The couple worked with Lucas, 74, on several movies, including coming-of-age comedy ‘American Graffiti’, ‘Howard the Duck’ and ‘Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom’, and they also secretly helped him finish his script for 1977’s ‘Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope’.
Remembering her unique contributions to the movies they worked on together, Lucas spoke about her ability to create comedy and also write fully rounded female characters.
He told the New York Times newspaper: “Gloria was great in her writing and humor in terms of creating character and smartly forwarding the female point of view which she did on both ‘American Graffiti’ and ‘Howard the Duck,’ along with a dialogue polish on ‘Star Wars’ that was just plain funny.”
Katz’s impact on ‘Star Wars’ included her helping Lucas redefine Carrie Fisher’s alter ego Princess Leia by convincing him to make her a tougher character and as heroic as Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Han Solo (Harrison Ford)
Speaking about her contribution, Katz had said: “She can take command; she doesn’t take any s**t, but at the same time she’s vulnerable … instead of just a beautiful woman that schlepped along to be saved.”

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Florence + the Machine to headline British Summer Time Hyde Park

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OHMYGOSSIP — Florence + the Machine will headline Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park next July.
The ‘Hunger’ hitmaker – whose real name is Florence Welch – will return to the London festival three years after she last headlined to top a bill which also includes The National and Lykke Li.
Also performing in the park on 13 July will be and Khruangbi and Nadine Shah.
James King, Executive Vice President Live Music, AEG Presents, said of the announcement: “Over the past ten years Florence Welch has rightfully cemented herself as one of the UK’s finest performers. Her unforgettable live shows go from strength to strength with every passing tour. It’s a delight to welcome her back onto the Great Oak Stage at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time 2019 for what’s certain to be a phenomenal homecoming show.
“Joining Florence will be The National, another amazing band at the top of their game, as I’m sure anyone who saw them headline this years’ All Points East will agree. These two incredible artists will be joined by one of the strongest bills we have assembled for BST Hyde Park. It will be a magical day.”
Tickets for Florence + the Machine, priced from £65, are available on Barclaycard presale now and will go on general sale on Friday (07.12.18).
As was previously announced, Bob Dylan and Neil Young will top the bill on 12 July, while Robbie Williams will headline on 14 July.
The line-up for the first weekend of shows has yet to be announced.
Last year’s Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park saw headline performances from the likes of Roger Waters, Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, The Cure, Eric Clapton and Paul Simon, who played his last ever UK concert.

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Take That to headline Teenage Cancer Trust gig

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OHMYGOSSIP — Take That, The Script and Doves are among the acts who will headline the Teenage Cancer Trust shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
The annual series of charity concerts – which are organised by The Who frontman Roger Daltrey and take place 25-31 March – will also see performances from Rudimental, who will be supported by Ghetts, and The Levellers.
Take That are performing at the event for the first time, while Doves – who haven’t played live together since October 2010 – previously headlined in 2003.
The Script feel “honoured” to have been asked to perform.
They said in a statement: “We are honoured to be asked to support the Teenage Cancer Trust at The Royal Albert Hall. The fantastic work that they been done over the years continues to pay dividends to provide specialist care to young people with cancer across the UK.”
Levellers will play a full electric set as part of their own curated show ‘A Beautiful Night Out’, a one-day version of their own Beautiful Days festival.
Roger is “incredibly grateful” to all the acts who have signed up for the shows.
He said: “Many people will not be aware that Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity that receives no government funding and is dependent on raising money from the public to provide vital wards and nursing care which are a lifeline for young people with cancer.
“I’m incredibly grateful to all of the artists who’ve given up time in their busy schedules to help young people with cancer get the specialist care they deserve. Looking back, we’ve had so many unforgettable moments at the shows over the years and these moments are amplified by the wonderful young people with cancer I have met.
“‘m consistently overwhelmed by their positivity in the face of a life changing circumstance. They are the reason we strive to make these shows the very best we can and this year will be no different.”
Tickets for the shows go on sale on Friday (07.12.18).
Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall – full line up
25 March
Rudimental, Ghetts
28 March
Take That
29 March
Doves
30 March
The Script
31 March
Levellers ‘A Beautiful Night Out’

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Katy Perry outbids fan for date with Orlando Bloom

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OHMYGOSSIP — Katy Perry outbid a fan to win a date with her boyfriend Orlando Bloom at the One Love Malibu charity auction.
The ‘Firework’ hitmaker was one of the performers at Sunday’s (02.12.18) benefit concert to raise funds to help rebuild the city and its community after the devastating wildfires claimed 81 lives and destroyed 13,000 homes.
The star-studded live Christies auction, held at California’s King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas, saw the 34-year-old pop star take to the stage in a sparkly green top and red leather skirt to offer a a motorcycle ride with “the man I’m dating that I love and respect”.
Describing the prize, Katy told the audience: “You’re holding him in a way that I am not excited about! You’re holding his pecs and his six-pack – and it’s so glorious!
“You get to hold on to Orlando for about 45 minutes … And then, you get to stare into his brown eyes!”
A bid soon came in from a woman named Laura, who put forward $20,000, but the ‘Teenage Dream’ hitmaker ended up landing the winning bid of $50,000.
She replied: “Yay! I don’t know who you are, but stan for my man!”, before adding: “Laura, I’m sorry – I’m buying it for $50,000.”
The auctioneer then announced: “Sold – to the lady in the red leather skirt!”
Katy also took to the stage to perform ‘Roar’, ‘Firework’ and ‘By the Grace of God’ at the fundraiser and revealed that she was keen to contribute after her keyboard player Ty Bailie lost his home in the fires.
She explained: “I’m really here because of this guy.
“This guy is my friend, and we’ve been on tour for the past couple of years, and he lost his house in the fires.
“But he’s got the greatest attitude and perspective in life and he’s the coolest guy, and I’m really just here for him — and for everyone else that has been affected by this horribleness. But, we have an opportunity to grow together now. I love you so much.”
The evening also saw performances from Robin Thicke, who wowed with a rendition of Michael Jackson’s ‘Rock With You’ and Al Green’s ‘Let’s Stay Together’
Alanis Morissette teamed up with Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on their number ‘You Oughta Know’, and Gwen Stefani and The Strokes’ Nick Valensi performed No Doubt’s ‘Underneath It All’ and ‘Don’t Speak’.
Other stars in attendance included Demi Moore, Dick Van Dyke, Rita Ora and Rita Wilson.
All the money raised from the concert and auction was split between the One Love Malibu fund and the Malibu Foundation.

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Dara O’Briain to host new series of Blockbusters

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OHMYGOSSIP — Dara O’Briain is to host a new series of ‘Blockbusters’.
The 46-year-old comic will front a comedy reboot of the classic game show – which pits students against one another in a test of their general knowledge – for Comedy Central and while he’s “delighted” to be taking on the hosting role previously held by Bob Holness, he joked he’ll be maintaining a straight-face throughout the alphabet-based programme’s most famous innuendo-laden request.
He said: “I’m delighted to take over this classic quiz-show, and with it, the speculation that, like Bob Holness, I played the saxophone on the original recording of ‘Baker St’. For the record, I did not, although I did play the Marimba on ‘I Shot the Sheriff’.
“However, I will not be laughing at contestants saying ‘I’d like a P please, Dara’, just as I haven’t laughed at the planet ‘Uranus’ in 10 years of ‘Stargazing Live’. See, I can do serious.”
Two series of the show, a total of 20 episodes including two celebrity specials, will be filmed early next year and Comedy Central have confirmed they will stick with the original format, with players crossing a hexagonal board by answering questions connected with a letter before taking on the gold run.
Phil Harris, Creative Director of Thames TV, said: “We are beyond thrilled to be bringing back our legendary gameshow ‘Blockbusters’, which has always been a real fan favourite.
“The relaunch of this time-honoured and successful format, combined with Dara’s comedic talent, is guaranteed to be a winning formula and we couldn’t think of a better home for it than Comedy Central.”
Louise Holmes, Vice President, General Manager, Comedy Central UK, added: “One of the UK’s most beloved gameshow formats, ‘Blockbusters’ is an iconic show that a lot of people hold close to their hearts.
“Dara O’Briain, is the perfect quizmaster for the comedy reboot of this nostalgic show. That famous ‘Blockbusters’ theme tune will once again be hummed in living rooms up and down the country very soon!”

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Jennifer Aniston: I wasn’t the model child my mom hoped for

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OHMYGOSSIP — Jennifer Aniston channelled her difficult relationship with her own mother into her latest role in ‘Dumplin”.
The 49-year-old actress plays the retired beauty queen mother (Rosie) of a plus-sized daughter (Willowdean) in the forthcoming Netflix musical comedy, and has opened up about how she herself always felt like she was not the “model child” her late parent, Nancy Dow, “had hoped for”.
Jennifer admitted: “She was a model and she was all about presentation and what she looked like and what I looked like.
“I did not come out the model child she’s hoped for and it was something that really resonated with me.”
Speaking about the film, the former ‘Friends’ star added to Australia’s The Sunday Telegraph newspaper: “This little girl just wanting to be loved by a mum that was too occupied with things that didn’t quite matter.”
Jennifer was estranged from her mother, but when she heard she was seriously unwell in May 2016, she visited Nancy for the first time in five years, and she later passed away after suffering a stroke.
The ‘Mother’s Day’ star had previously admitted her mum was “very critical” of her.
Nancy didn’t help the situation when she published a tell-all book, ‘From Mother and Daughter to Friends: A Memoir’, about Jennifer’s life in 2009.
Speaking previously, she said: “She was critical. She was very critical of me.
“Because she was a model, she was gorgeous, stunning. I wasn’t. I never was. I honestly still don’t think of myself in that sort of light, which is fine.
“There are people in my life that are like, ‘How do you even talk to that guy?’ But what’s the point of holding on to [anger]? That’s so toxic.”
Nancy married actor John Aniston in 1965 but they divorced when Jennifer was just nine years old.

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Meryl Streep praises Bradley Cooper’s director skills

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OHMYGOSSIP — Meryl Streep has praised Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut in ‘A Star Is Born’.
The 69-year-old actress praised Bradley’s work on the recent musical remake – which was also written by and starred the 43-year-old actor – and Meryl admitted that usually when film stars direct movies they give “actors too much air” and don’t “cut as brutally” in order to move the story along.
Speaking at Montclair Film Festival’s annual ‘An Evening with Stephen Colbert’ fundraiser, she said: “It’s so breezily shot, it’s not actor shot. Actors who direct give the actors too much air. They don’t cut as brutally as you need to in order to move the story.
“To them, the character is more interesting than the forward movement of the narrative. But Bradley kept it moving. [It’s] brilliant.”
The ‘Mamma Mia!’ actress also went on to speak about her ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ co-star Emily Blunt for her performance in their latest film together ‘Mary Poppins Returns’ and says the Disney sequel is “like a tiny gift to America’.
She said: “The movie is just great, I don’t say this about all my movies, but this is not my movie, this is Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s movie. It’s like a little tiny gift to America at Christmas.”
In the movie – which is a sequel to 1964 classic Mary Poppins which starred Dame Julie Andrews in the titular role – Streep plays Topsy, the eccentric cousin on Blunt’s magical nanny Mary Poppins.

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Noel Edmonds says he and Holly Willoughby are ‘professionals’

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OHMYGOSSIP — Noel Edmonds says he and Holly Willoughby are “professionals” as he plays down claims of a rift on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’
The 69-year-old TV star was the first campmate to be voted off the ITV show over the weekend, and while there has been reports of a feud between him and the programme’s host, he has insisted they were fine.
He told The Sun newspaper: “There’s no feud with Phil [Schofield] and Holly. We’re all entitled to an opinion about certain things. We’re all professionals.”
The row began two years ago when Holly and Noel clashed over his suggestion cancer could be caused by “negative energy”, and it was claimed this tension carried over into the jungle.
A source had told The Sun on Sunday: “Holly and Noel do not like each other and their bad blood goes right back to the This Morning interview.
“Holly was angry with Noel at the time and thought he was callous. It’s no secret at all that she was shocked when he was signed for ‘I’m a Celebrity’.
“She has been very professional on the show but if you know her, you can see that she does not like him. She finds him patronising and feels uncomfortable around him.”
The ‘Deal Or No Deal’ star was the first to leave the camp after losing out in the public vote on Friday (30.11.18), and his wife Liz admitted she had “a feeling” he would be voted off.
She said: “I thought he was going to go, I don’t know why, it’s just a feeling, but I think it will be for the good.
“Lots of people might be sad and angry he’s out but I’m really pleased. There is a reason for everything and usually around Noel those reasons turn out to be very positive.
“Think about it, his audience, all his old fans from ‘Swap Shop’ probably don’t vote. The cosmos gives you everything for a reason. If this is the decision, then so be it.”

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Chloë Sevigny wants to ‘distance herself’ from fashion

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OHMYGOSSIP — Chloë Sevigny is trying to “distance herself” from fashion.
The 44-year-old model and actress has worked with some of the most celebrated names in the industry but she’s worried being regarded as a style icon “overshadows” some of her other “cultural contributions”.
In an interview with the Sunday Times’ Style magazine, she said: “I’m trying to distance myself from fashion. It’s going to take a lifetime but I feel like it overshadows some of my other cultural contributions and that frustrates me.
The ‘American Psycho’ actress has also confessed that she can no longer look at fashion magazines as the models give her “anxiety” because of the changes going on in her own body.
She said: “[I have] untold anxiety because of what’s happening to my body when your hormones and your body change.”
Despite her decision to leave the world of fashion, it seems the ‘American Horror Story’ star is still attached to her clothing and eventually wants to pass her favourite pieces down to her future daughter.
The star said the amount of old wardrobe items she’s held on to is “a little embarrassing” but they all hold treasured memories for her, though she’s got no idea what to do with the garments in the future.
She previously said: “I have pieces that I wore over and over again in high school. My collection is vast and exhaustive and a little embarrassing.”
“Just all the pieces that I hold and think about what was happening when I was wearing them. The sense memory of that.
“It’s embarrassing. I better have a daughter soon or I don’t know what’s gonna happen.”

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Martin Scorsese praises brave Netflix for backing The Irishman

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OHMYGOSSIP — Martin Scorsese praised brave Netflix for “taking risks” on independent films.
The 76-year-old director has credited the streaming service with taking a chance on funding his upcoming new movie ‘The Irishman’, which is a biographical crime drama looking at labor union leader and alleged Bufalino crime family hitman Frank Sheeran.
Speaking at the Marrakech Film Festival over the weekend, he said: “People such as Netflix are taking risks. ‘The Irishman’ is a risky film.
“No one else wanted to fund the pic for five to seven years. And of course we’re all getting older. Netflix took the risk.”
The movie – which is based on Charles Brandt’s book ‘I Heard You Paint Houses’ – stars Robert De Niro as Sheeran, with the stellar cast also featuring the likes of Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Ray Romano.
It will be the ninth time Scorsese has collaborated with De Niro, while the actor has worked with co-star Pacino three times before – but it will be the first time the iconic filmmaker has directed the latter performer.
The script has been penned by ‘Schindler’s List’ writer Steven Zaillian, and the movie is set to be released on Netflix next year.
Meanwhile, Scorsese also explained that despite technological advances and huge changes in the film industry, some of the rituals and on-set experiences remain the same – and he described it as “sacred”.
As reported by Variety, he added: “The process of making a movie is sacred. For example when the sound engineer records what’s called the ‘wild track’ to get the ambient sound.
“We all have to stand there in silence for around two minutes. Everyone is in the room. Inevitably they all start meditating. That’s enough. It’s a sacred moment.”

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Alek Wek wants to show that ‘clothes don’t wear her’

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OHMYGOSSIP — Alek Wek wants to show that “clothes don’t wear her”.
The 41-year-old supermodel has worked with some of the most celebrated names in the industry in her illustrious 20-year career and the Sudan-born beauty thinks she’s more than proven herself now.
In an interview with the Sunday Times Style magazine, she said: “I love that I can finally show I wear the bloody clothes, they don’t wear me.”
Alek has fronted massive campaigns including classic Issy Miyake and new-era Balenciaga and has offered the piece of advice she has learned over her many years in the industry.
She said: “That’s the one thing I’ve learned in fashion. You have to be careful what you put out, because people can manipulate it and put out something else.”
The model went on to confess she owes her self-confidence to her mother, who always insisted her and her four sisters were beautiful and said she can’t “comprehend coming home and feeling unattractive”.
She said: “I couldn’t comprehend coming home and feeling unattractive in my colour or in my features, I know the woman I am.”
Alex will host this year’s Fashion Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall and this year’s ceremony will see Miuccia Prada receive the Outstanding Achievement Award for her outstanding contribution to fashion.
The fashion icon will join honourees Donatella Versace, Ralph Lauren KBE, Karl Lagerfeld and Manolo Blahnik and British Vogue’s editor-in-chief, Edward Enninful – who is a member of the British Fashion Council – has praised Prada as “a genius”.
He said: “She has trained people’s eyes to a new way of dressing, one that is not based on the classic idea of the female form. She’s a genius!”

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