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Taylor-made to play Liz...it's Helena Bonham Parka: Actress

She is playing a woman renowned as an icon of Hollywood glamour. But with a khaki parka slung on over her nightgown, it appears Helena Bonham Carter doesn’t share Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s sense of timeless style. Miss Bonham Carter, 46, who is known for her eccentric dress sense, was caught between scenes for forthcoming BBC drama Burton And Taylor, which charts the dying days of the late star’s turbulent relationship with Richard Burton. Between takes: Helen Bonham Carter (left) and Dominic West (right) on set of the BBC drama Burton and Taylor Miss Bonham Carter, whose big-screen credits include Les Miserables, Alice In Wonderland and The King’s Speech, was spotted with co-star Dominic West, star of crime drama The Wire, who is playing Burton. With his hair dyed grey and wearing a black tuxedo, Old Etonian West, 43, bore more of a similarity to seven-time Oscar-nominated actor Burton. The couple were photographed between takes as they film

Kobe's Facebook rant

Kobe's Facebook rant , Kobe Bryant were struggling to keep his emotions in check as he left the court Friday night after hearing his Achilles tendon pop. It's thought Bryant has torn the tendon, ending his season and possibly the Los Angeles Lakers' playoff hopes. Teary eyed, Bryant fielded countless questions postgame. But the Black Mamba could not contain his anger and frustration overnight, posting an unflinching reaction to the night's events on Facebook: Postgame rant: Check out Kobe's comments after the game "This is such BS! All the training and sacrifice just flew out the window with one step that I've done millions of times! The frustration is unbearable. The anger is rage. Why the hell did this happen ?!? Makes no damn sense. Now I'm supposed to come back from this and be the same player Or better at 35?!? How in the world am I supposed to do that?? I have NO CLUE. Do I have the consistent will to overcome this thing? Maybe I should break out

Third time's a charm! Kerry Katona set to wed again after boyfriend

Kerry Katona is set to wed for the third time after getting engaged to her boyfriend George Kay. The Atomic Kitten singer, 32, said 'yes' after the ex-rugby league player, 33, got down on one knee at the top of the Blackpool Tower. The proposal was witnessed by her four children from her previous marriages, with eldest daughter Molly, 11, presenting her mother with a diamond and gold engagement ring. Loved up: Kerry Katona and boyfriend George Kay have got engaged in Blackpool Speaking to the Sunday Mirror, Kerry enthused: ' I’m thrilled but a bit overwhelmed by it all. ' There were roses and champagne and George got down on one knee. It was the most romantic thing in the world. I am so happy.' George, who previously worked for Kerry as her bodyguard, had organised for the Blackpool Tower to be cleared of guests so it was just the couple and her children. Kerry admitted she thought she was going out for a meal when George took her by surpr

Heidi Klum and bodyguard boyfriend Martin Kristen fit in some time

But it was Heidi Klum and her bodyguard boyfriend Martin Kristen fitted in a spot of romance as they enjoyed a romantic stroll on Saturday. The 39-year-old supermodel and her partner made sure to enjoy some couple time away from the crowds. Private time: Heidi Klum and bodyguard boyfriend Martin Kristen enjoyed a stroll while attending her kids soccer game in Los Angeles on Saturday Heidi and her beau held hands as they traipsed the lawn together while at the recreational event in Brentwood, California. They did so after laughing and giggling together during the sports match which involved her offspring Leni, Henry and Johan. In between her youngest girl Lou competing for attention, the loved up couple munched on Popchips and shared jokes as they sat on lawn chairs. Hand-in-hand: She took some time out with her beau during the recreational event Look of love: Her protective man showed some affection for the German star Stand-out attir

High heels, low neckline! Singer Natasha Bedingfield arrives

It’s a long flight to Sydney, Australia, but pop star Natasha Bedingfield looked no worse for wear as she touched down Saturday morning looking ready for action. The Unwritten R&B star is performing at the Australian Hair Fashion Awards Monday. ‘Looks like it will be an incredible night,’ she wrote excitedly on her Facebook page. Rocking: Natasha Bedingfield wore chunky mega heels as she walked through Sydney Airport Saturday with husband Matt Robinson Accompanied by husband Matt Robinson, the 31-year-old singer smiled as she helped push their luggage through the Sydney terminal. Strolling on chunky heels, Natasha wore stylishly loose black cropped pants and a low-cut T-shirt that featured strings on the neckline. For warmth, she had on a light rinse denim shirt. In concert: Natasha arrived two days before her scheduled show Welcome to Sydney: Nathasha and husband Matt Robinson seemed happy to be in the coastal city She has been allow

If Emma can't shed her Harry Potter image after this, she never will.

For her millions of young fans, she will always be known as Hogwarts swot Hermione Granger. But as these pictures show, actress Emma Watson has swapped her floor-length Gryffindor robe and magic wand for a micro-skirt, leather jacket and high heels for a steamy pole-dancing scene in her latest movie. Bling Ring: Emma Watson's latest role sees a departure from her usual demure acting parts But the scene in the Sofia Coppola-directed Bling Ring did not come easily to the 22-year-old Harry Potter actress. Emma said: ‘You have to be very physically strong to hold your own body weight, and I really didn’t have that core strength initially, so that was pretty intimidating.’ Butter wouldn't melt: Emma in Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix from 2007 She added: ‘I’m just a really awkward  sexy person, so basically the scene turned into me just messing around because I think Sofia thought, “We need to give her a break.” ’ The film is based o

Simon Cowell celebrates airing of BGT with his exes…

His show Britain’s Got Talent returned to TV screens on Saturday evening. And to celebrate seeing his own face on airwaves once more Simon Cowell decided to take his favourite exes Mezhgan Hussainy and Sinitta for a night on the town. The second outing of the week with his former lovers comes as the music mogul revealed he would like to have children but only if he could remain faithful. Party time: Following the first episode of BGT airing Simon Cowell decided to hit the town on Saturday According to the 53-year-old hasn’t ruled out having children, saying: ‘If I knew that I could be- how can I put this delicately- faithful. I do like kids. I haven’t ruled it out.’ He continued: ‘I don’t think I’d adopt. I’d rather have my own. I would love a girl.’ However while he does want children, he admits he doesn’t think he’d be too good during the first six months. Support: He was joined at the Art's Club by his exes Mezhgan Hussainy and Si

Dream job and an A-list boyfriend - Suki Waterhouse is on a roll

Suki-cess: Suki Waterhouse is set to model for Burberry First she hooked a superstar  boyfriend – now 20-year-old model Suki Waterhouse has bagged a dream job. Suki, who began dating Silver Linings Playbook hunk Bradley Cooper in February, will lead a campaign for  Burberry later this year. Her pal Cara Delevingne, 20, and David and Victoria Beckham’s son Romeo are also faces of the brand. ‘Burberry couldn’t wait to get her on board,’ a fashion mole reveals. ‘She has the exact look they love, with a slightly edgy appeal. Like Cara, Suki has a great personality that makes her stand out from the crowd.’ Meanwhile it seems that Suki’s supermodel style is failing to rub off on boyfriend Bradley. Despite being offered deals from top brands such as Tom Ford, Burberry, Gucci and Armani, the actor, 38, is not keen on working with the fashion industry. ‘Bradley hates dressing up and taking freebies from designers,’ a  friend reveals. ‘He far  prefers jeans and untailor

Peru bus crash

  Peru bus crash , A packed passenger bus tumbled into a river near the Peruvian city of Trujillo early Saturday, killing at least 33 people, state media reported, citing regional authorities. The bus was carrying 43 seated passengers, but there were many others standing in the aisle, leading authorities to believe the death toll might rise, according to ANDINA, the state-run news agency. Among the dead were many doctors and nurses, the agency reported. Photos from the scene showed the mangled wreckage of the red bus in the middle of small rapids on the rocky Moche River, flanked on either side by steep green slopes. The bus was heading from Huamacho to Trujillo when it went off the road and into the river, local police told ANDINA. Authorities believe the accident happened around 4:10 a.m. (5:10 a.m. ET), the agency reported.

Cowell: I'd love a family - but could I be faithful?

Simon Cowell has revealed that he would love to become a father – but only if he was sure he could remain faithful in a long-term relationship. The Britain’s Got Talent judge, who has never married and split from former fiancee, Mezhgan Hussainy, last year, said he would prefer to have a daughter – but admitted his parenting skills might take a little work. Ladies' man: Alesha Dixon on one side and Amanda Holden on the other on the set of Britain's Got Talent Asked if he would consider having children, the 53-year-old, whose glamourous ex-girlfriends include former X Factor judge Dannii Minogue, model Terri Seymour and the singer Sinitta, said: ‘I haven’t ruled it out. If I knew I could be – how do I put this delicately – faithful, I would. ‘I do like kids, I’m just not sure I’d be any good for the first six months. I don’t think I’d adopt because I’d rather have my own. I’d have to say I’d like a little girl.’ Lat night, more than ten million viewers are estimated to have

Nothing says love like matching tattoos! Avril Lavigne reveals new inking

Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger sport matching tattoos of French script on their left arms. The 28-year-old Canadian star told TV host Chelsea Handler on Thursday night's show that Chad was inkless when they first met. 'I was really surprised that he didn't have any tattoos,' the raccoon-eyed rocker said. Matching ink: Canadian singer Avril Lavigne showed off a tattoo in French while on the Chelsea Lately show on Thursday and said her fiance has matching ink Chad and Avril's relationship blossomed after they teamed up to co-write a song on her upcoming album and in August they announced their engagement. Avril said during their second day in the studio together that she pledged to get Chad his first tattoo. She told Chelsea that it happened when the two recently were in France. The French tattoo they share means 'live in the present moment'. French tattoos: Chad and Avril have matching tattoos about living in the moment Av