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Will Smith
With a career spanning nearly three decades Will Smith is an actor and musician who has certainly made his mark in Hollywood
Willard Christopher Smith Jr. was born in September 1968 in West Philadelphia and was raised by both parents until they split when Will was just 13; and from then on he lived primarily with his mother, who was a school administrator, after his parents’ separation. Will stated years later that although he never wanted to attend college, his mother had a friend who was the admissions officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and as he had high SAT scores he probably could have gotten into MIT easily as they ‘needed black kids’. When Will was about 17 he joined forces with producer and turntablist Jeff Townes and, with Will as the MC or Master of Ceremonies, they became known as DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince. The pair became local celebrities in West Philadelphia but it was only when Clarence Holmes, or Ready Rock C, joined them as the human beat box, that the heavyweights in the music industry sat up and took notice.
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The trio gained critical acclaim with their humorous songs such as Parents Just Don’t Understand, which won a Grammy in the Rap Category of the 1988 awards, and Summertime which peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Although Holmes left that band in 1990, Townes and Will remain friends even now and to date DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince have sold over 5.5 million albums. With the success that came with their hits, as did the money and Will began spending it freely to the point in 1990 when he became almost bankrupt. His luck, and money, was almost up when the television network, NBC, approached him to sign a contract with a view to build a sitcom, entitled The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, about him.
The show launched Will from musician to successful actor and set the path for him to become one of the biggest and best actors in Hollywood. The show lasted for six years and was nominated for, and won, many awards. Will’s performance and acting on the show was praised and in 1993 he starred in his first motion picture Six Degrees of Separation, with Stockard Channing and Donald Sutherland. Many other great roles followed, with Will becoming the actor of choice for many directors, and films such as Bad Boys, Independence Day and Men In Black catapulted the star into the A-list acting elite.
After a string of successful films under his belt, Will was approached to star as Neo in The Matrix but turned it down in favour of Wild Wild West, which didn’t exactly get rave reviews. Will later stated that Keanu Reeves was a superior choice and that he had made a mistake on Wild Wild West. Will’s status as a leading actor was restored in 2001 with the making of Ali, in which he played legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and he was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for his performance. Following this he joined forces with his previous costars to make sequels to both Men In Black and Bad Boys.
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More successful films were to follow with I,Robot, Hitch, I am Legend, Hancock and the first film to feature his son, Jaden, The Pursuit of Happyness. The film was based on the memoirs of Chris Gardner who documented his struggle living as a homeless man and saw Will portray Gardner and Jaden, Gardner’s son Christopher.
Will’s career has propelled him into Hollywood royalty but he is also known to be a loving family man to his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith, son Jaden and daughter Willow Camille Reign, and eldest son Willard Smith III, or ‘Trey’ from his first marriage. He is also a strong follower of Democrat President Barack Obama and the pair have even discussed Will playing Obama in a biopic about the 2008 election.
His latest film, After Earth, sees the pair re-unite on the big screen once more playing a father and son who return to Earth on a special mission after humanity left 1000 years before. The film is released this month.
Jaden Smith Jaden Christopher Syre Smith was born in July 1998 to Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith and has been making a name for himself, aside from his famous parents, from an early age. So much so, that Will revealed Jaden asked for emancipation from his parents for his 15th birthday. Jaden has since stated that his parents taught him about responsibility without punishment from an early age and has also said that he wants to live with his parents for as long as possible but that his father has created a rule that as soon as Jaden makes a movie that’s bigger than Will’s, he must get his own house. Known as both a rapper and actor, Jaden made his major debut into the acting world in his father’s film, The Pursuit of Happyness, for
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which he garnered an award for Best Breakthrough Performance at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards. Next, Jaden starred in the science fiction remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still as Jacob alongside Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, John Cleese, Kathy Bates but the film didn’t receive great reviews. In 2010, he starred alongside Jackie Chan in the remake The Karate Kid playing the titular character. Will Smith produced the film and although it maintained its original title, it doesn’t actually feature karate but focuses on kung fu.
Aside from acting, Jaden has been making a name in the music and fashion industry. As a rapper he collaborated with his friend, Justin Bieber, in the song Never Say Never
and, last year he released his first mixtape The Cool Café, which also featured vocals from his sister on one song. Jaden has also recently started his own clothing and lifestyle brand called MSFTSrep with clothes including hoodies, t-shirts and trousers on offer and has also collaborated with a Korean designer Choi Bum Suk creating pop up store where customers can buy their clothes with the conjoined logos. Will and Jada have clearly impressed their work ethic onto Jaden but he does enjoy spending time with his friends as well. He and his friends have already become the next generation of stars with many of them already making names for themselves in the acting and music industries – actress/singer Selena Gomez, Kylie Jenner (sister of the Kardashian clan), Sofia Ritchie (sister of Nicole and daughter of Lionel), the acting Arias brothers, and Justin Bieber who accompanied Jaden to the New York premiere of After Earth.
It’s clear the Smith family are making their mark in the world, with critics, fans and other celebrities praising both their work and what they have achieved… Watch this space for more great movies from Will including a remake of the western film The Wild Bunch which he will also produce; while Jaden continues to follow in his father’s footsteps and make both great music and movies.
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Situated along the beautiful seafront of East Marbella is The Beach House. With golden sands as far as the eye can see, it’s one of our favourite places for perfect beach days. There is a great atmosphere and some of the best food and entertainment you will find along the Costa del Sol.
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The staff alone make this place a memorable experience, as they really can’t do enough for you. The food is some of the best you will find along the coast and really is worth every penny. Many guests to The Beach House actually spend the entire day down there taking advantage of both lunch and dinner in between
sun bathing and enjoying one of the best beaches the coast has to offer. Breakfast is now on the menu throughout the summer, which fans of the Beach House will be happy to hear. Please bear in mind that booking really is advised for a table in the restaurant throughout the summer as this hidden gem is fast becoming a must visit venue for locals and tourists alike. Live entertainment is provided daily and may I add they do have some amazing acts which really enhance your dining experience. Should you only wish to go down and spend the day sunbathing you can still enjoy the atmosphere and live entertainment from the comfort of your sun lounger. There is also a chill-out lounge bar available for you to use from the beach, with large areas to either grab some lunch or enjoy their amazing cocktail selection. The lounge bar has a large menu
with something for everyone and children’s menus are also available. You can also request food or drink orders to your sun lounger from the bar menu. The beach staff are there to make your experience as relaxed as possible.
It’s really a bonus to find a place where you have a choice of seating while soaking up the sun. If your party of friends or family don’t all want to lie in the sun all day you won’t get bored here either. Take a walk up the beach, read a book or chill-out at the lounge bar and soak up the entertainment, or indulge in a massage – a full range of massage treatments are available at your convenience. The whole family will definitely have an enjoyable day!
Works dos and celebrations of all kinds can be catered for and you would not find a better setting or more helpful staff. Experience affordable luxury at your fingertips. The Beach House offers every guest an unparalleled experience.
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Ingredients 3 bottles chilled Hoegaarden beer 1 bottle chilled ginger beer 1 thinly sliced lemon Mint sprigs, for garnish Directions In a large pitcher, combine the Hoegaarden with the ginger beer. Stir in most of the lemon slices and mint sprigs. Fill 6 glasses with ice. Add the remaining lemon slices to the glasses and pour in the shandy. Garnish each drink with a mint sprig and serve.
Grapefruit margarita Ingredients (Serves 4) • Wedge of lime • 2 teaspoons coarse margarita salt • 14 ounces ruby red grapefruit juice, with pulp (about 3 medium grapefruits) • 1 ounce lime juice • 5 ounces reposado tequila • 2 ounces triple sec • 4 slices grapefruit Directions
REFRESHING SUMMER COCKTAIL!
1. Run a lime wedge halfway around the rims of four margarita glasses and dip into salt. Set aside.
2. Combine 7 ounces grapefruit juice, one-half ounce lime juice, 2 1/2 ounces tequila and 1 ounce triple sec in a cocktail shaker. Shake over ice until chilled. Strain into two ice-filled, salt-rimmed margarita glasses. 3. Garnish with a slice of grapefruit. Repeat to make two more cocktails. 15
Do it YourselfTattoos
I know these are hard times, and people are cutting back on certain things but when you hear about people doing their own tattoos, then things are becoming ridiculous. It gets even worse when you hear it’s multimillionaire celebrities who are also spreading this idiocy. I mean doing your own tattoo is like taking your own teeth out or cutting your own hair in the mirror, sounds like a bad idea right? It is but I never get amazed anymore at the new ‘in thing’.
tattoos in the last year so it’s not as if he hasn’t seen some of the best in the business. The use of the DIY kit has certainly raised some eyebrows. Harry’s mum is non too impressed, begging him not to get a tattoo while on tour in Japan but at least the Japanese know what they’re doing especially ones who ink the yakuza mafia.
with badly drawn scrawls done by you or your friend? Please. 2 months down the line they’ll be full of regret.
Up until recently tattooing was always seen in a bad light, with the starts of celebrities like David Beckham and Cheryl Cole all covering their bodies with tattoos, then the young and impressionable have started to follow their idols.
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But with this cult of celebrity and reality TV shows like Best Ink, people are really into the whole body art scene at the moment.
Quite why One Direction’s Harry Styles has been using a DIY tattoo kit is anyone’s guess.
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with well drawn tattoos but covering your body permanently
Allowing his friend and fellow singer, Ed Sheeran to add to his body art. Styles has had over 30
One of her main concerns is the regret that will come later in life and the health concerns of what DIY tattooing is doing to Harry’s body right now. She reckons the ink is why harry has such bad skin and causing spots. She should spread the word as this isn’t a good selling point to acne ridden fans.
Teen idol, Justin Bieber has been at it too even inking his own tattoo artist, Bang Bang. All I can say is he must have been offered a lot of money to allow Bieber to draw a crappy mouse on him. That Bang Bang might also lose his tattoo license now is funny at least. Bang Bang has had previous allowing Rihanna, Chris Brown and Katy Perry to draw bad tattoos on him. Weird stuff.
As with anything it’s better to be safe than sorry. Tattoos look awesome if they’re done right and something that you can wear with pride. Topping them up after a decade or so and keeping them looking fresh. Scarring your body with badly drawn art that is embarrassing in later life is a serious no no, added to that the health risks, then stick to the experts, they’ll see you right.
Unprofessionally, unsterile, round the house. There are so many dangers.” And so when the likes of Bieber and Harry Styles have been doing their own tattoos their fans will also want to do so. The problem with this is that with these DIY kits, you increase the risk of getting hepatitis and TB (amongst others).
The DIY kits are often cheaper than getting a single tattoo at an established parlour. Costing around 50 Euros as a starting price, friends chip in and then can tattoo each other. The major problem (apart from hideously drawn tattoos) is that the teens are now arriving at hospital wards. Bad hygiene cause the tattoos to get infected and this can be extremely dangerous.
If you want a tattoo go to one which is established and registered. Make sure that they use clean and new needles. Watch the tattooist remove the needle and tubes from a sealed package before you get your tat. If there’s any hint of grime or dirt, leave the tattoo parlour. If they can’t be bothered to keep things clean, then they’re not going to be too bothered with the state of their needles either. That will cause infection and in the worse case scenarios, AIDS. Ideally any tattooer will wear medical gloves as well.
Veteran tattooist for 22 years, Kevin Paul, “Over the last two years I’ve become known as a celebrity tattooist. I tattoo the celebrities and then all the fans who want to copy their tattoos want to talk to me. When Harry Style’s getting his friends tattooing him at home it’s a worrying thing. I’ve got kids and I’d hate to think of my kids getting tattooed by their mates, 17
When a passion becomes a profession
As a child, Antonio always loved motorbikes. He’d spend hours in the local garage watching the mechanics at work, dreaming of the day when he would be able to buy one for himself. Many years later, Antonio’s son, Daniel, started racing when he was only 8 years old, having inherited his father’s passion for bikes. They signed-up for track days at Jerez, Almería... in fact anywhere within Andalucía they could. At just 13, Danny was racing his Dad’s CBR 600.
Over the years Danny raced in the “Campeonato Andalúz de Velocidad” and the “Campeonato/ Open de la Extremadura”, finally reaching 5th place in the overall category, alongside semiprofessionals who had their own team of mechanics, specially prepared bikes and generous sponsors. Danny only had his Dad and a few good friends who helped in any way they could.
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HOROSCOPES Planet: Moon Birthstone: Moonstone
CANCER 22 June - 22 July
Celebrities born under the sign Cancer:
Alexander the Great, Princess Diana, Prince William, Tom Cruise, The Dalai Lama, Pamela Anderson, George Bush, Lindsey Lohan, Sylvester Stallone, Tom Hanks, Nelson Mandela, Harrison Ford and Nikolai Tesla (inventor of electricity) Mars is in your sign this month, which brings new found energy and strength for anything you face. Don’t seek problems though, just deal with the ones that come to you. Pour all that energy and focus on one main priority in your life, don’t spend any time on trivia that will distract and weaken you. Travel brings happiness. New ventures will be positive and this is the time to bring past work to fruition. Use your charms to convince people in business matters.
LIBRA
24 September – 23 October
Any work you have going on looks good, but avoid any conflicts. You may be under a lot of stress this month so try to relax more. Social gatherings can bring enormous benefits and can play part of a bright new future. Use your ability for organisation and nothing can stop you from your goals.
CAPRICORN
22 December – 20 January
Try to be a little more diplomatic this month, as plain speaking can get you in trouble. If you do that, then July is an excellent month for increasing any opportunities that you may have, seize the chances that come your way. It’s very important to get rid of things in your life that are holding you back.
ARIES
21 March – 20 April
Compromise is needed on the home front, don’t be too big headed as this can result in problems. Seize any career opportunities that may arise. Connect with others to help you on your way. You’ve never been so popular and you soon realise this with family and friends.
LEO
23 July – 22 August
Caution is needed with all emotional relationships as misunderstandings are highlighted, so keep clear headed and do nothing rash. Finances are on the up and while there might be battles ahead, with your lion strength you can win them. Meeting influential people can only bring you fortune.
VIRGO
23 August – 23 September
With your enthusiasm and drive to win, you can reach the top. Have fun and enjoy a bit of chillaxing, you deserve it. Keep your life simple and with this outlook get rid of any problems that are holding you back and draining you. Luck is with you this month.
SCORPIO
24 October – 22 November
Use all your communication skills and avoid conflict, and you will end up a winner. Join with friends to put plans into action. Your career is really flying now and you connect and work with others well. People higher up the chain have taken notice and this will pay off dividends in the long run.
AQUARIUS
21 January – 19 February
Be aware that over confidence can be your downfall. Put all your energy into the essential parts of your life and don’t spread yourself too thinly. Personal relationships will step up to the mark when they are needed. If you ignore things that hold you back, the world is your oyster.
TAURUS 21 April - 21 May
Understand what is going on in your own life, before offering advice to anyone. Opportunities of meetings, social or business, should be seized upon as they may deliver pathways to success. Working with people is highlighted well but be diplomatic! This is a key time for new projects.
SAGITTARIUS 23 November – 21 December
Take look at everything in your life at the moment, and think about the areas that aren’t working. You should achieve everything you want from your work and still have time to have fun. Socialise and reap the rewards, then put all those new contacts to use and create new avenues in life.
PISCES
20 February – 20 March
Your enthusiasm is spilling over into your everyday life. Your social life is excellent and you should realise just how popular you are. Don’t get into any arguments as these will hamper your long term goals.
GEMINI
22 May – 21 June
Be confident by all means, but not so confident that you do something unthinking and stupid. Stay home this month and build your castle, with decoration and care. Speaking with people will bring benefit to you. Your plans that you’ve been working on maybe coming clearer now.
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Fashion & Beauty
Swimwear Summer 2013 Styles Whether you plan on hitting one of the Costa del Sol’s many beaches, splashing around in the swimming pool or getting away for a break, these stylish men’s bathing suits are a summer 2013 essential!
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Bikinis There are so many different types of bikinis around this summer. The choice of styles and colours is endless...
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Short hair is a popular summer trend Short hair is here again! Well, it seems that it never went away. There are simply a ton of advantages that short hair brings to the table the right style can show off the lines of your face and neck to perfection in a number of different ways. Short hair styles are easy to maintain and one style can be worn in many different ways, with a little imaginative use of gels, sprays and other products! Not to mention the fact that they are cooler in the summer months, and let’s face it, it is easier to change short hair than long - who wants to cut off hair that you have been growing for years!?! That takes a lot of courage, but with a short style it almost beckons to be messed with and experimented on, either letting it grow a bit and cutting it into a different style, like turning shag into a pixie, or letting that bob grow out just a bit longer for a cool, great fusion look that no else has but everyone else wants when they see it on you!
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It’s important to find good stylist! So many different celebrities and Hollywood fashionistas are wearing shorter locks, it is increasing in popularity, as well as had an effect on the world of fashion itself. The problem is, with your looking into a shorter hairstyle, it is important for you to find a knowledgeable and innovative stylist, because there are so many different cuts available, it is vital that you find one that suits you the best. It is important to take into consideration your particular style, your facial features, hair colour and much more, so that you don’t leave your hair stylist with a cut that you think is fabulous, but others think is hilarious. There are thousands of women that are victims of fashion and hairstyles, so you definitely want to get honest opinions to make the most informed decision for you on a shorter hairstyle. Shorter hair is increasing in popularity, primarily because it can take years off of your look. With a shorter, layered cut, you can take off 10 years, simply with a hairstyle that is fashionable, chic and beautiful. A neck length cut is ideal for women that have an oval, round or a heart-shaped face, as it can draw attention away from fine lines and wrinkles, and take years off in a hurry. In addition to taking age away, short hair has a simple advantage, because of its ease of maintaining, extensive style ability and much more.
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Latest Beauty Trend:
Cleansing waters are a big hit at the moment but how can they work for you? Suddenly micellar (in French pronounced “me-sellaire”) waters are a bit of a trend in Canada. They originated in France and are non-rinse, soap-free cleansing waters that contain micelle molecules. Applied with a cleansing pad, they are terrific at whisking off makeup tout de suite. Some tone as well, and/or boast skin soothing ingredients such as cucumber extract.
But what are micelles? Heidi Klum and Anne Hathaway work their bums off at the gym, but when they need to look tight and toned in a pinch, trainer David Kirsch suggests his Thermo Bubbles drink packets; they “burn fat, enhance energy, and jumpstart the metabolism.” Thanks to a blend of vitamins, herbs, and minerals, a few glasses help “suppress the appetite and build lean-muscle mass.” Thermo Bubbles drink packets, €30 for 10, davidkirschwellness.com.
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Bioderma, a French brand that claims its micellar waters were among the the first to be available at Canadian drugstores in 2007. It’s the cult favourite brand of these cleansing waters among backstage makeup artists and models, who have to quickly remove makeup between shows. The formulas are designed to cleanse the skin gently and leave it soft and soothed. “Micelles are molecules that are made of fattyacid esters,” explains Bernard Pochic, Montreal-based national trainer for Bioderma, whose micelles are of natural origin and are extracted from sugar. “When you use a cleansing pad, the
micelles deploy,” he says. The composition of the molecules makes them brilliant at trapping and gobbling up makeup, dust and pollution. Isabelle Villeneuve, director of research and development at Laboratoire Dr. Renaud, a spa brand based in Laval, Quebec sings the praises of micellars: “You don’t need water, so at night they save you time in the cleansing ritual, and they’re very convenient and good for travel.” And because they don’t need to be rinsed off, they’re well tolerated by sensitive skin that sometimes cannot tolerate even water. Dr. Renaud’s micellar—HydraPure Make-Up Removing, Cleansing and Toning Water— has been part of the brand for 18 years. (Not all brands of these cleansing waters have “micellar” in the name.) A bonus is that many are fragrance-free, and are designed to remove eye makeup, too, making them ideal for correcting makeup with a cotton swab. But it’s best to read the labels in each case, as each formula is a little different.
Who should use micellar waters and are they for everyone? If you have oily skin, a micellar water might not feel like it’s cleansing your skin enough. And they’re not necessarily designed to remove waterproof mascara easily. But if you think of those nights when you’re really tired and just want to fall into bed without going through your normal nighttime regimen, you might be glad to have a micellar on tap so you can at least easily remove your makeup.
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Celebrity Gossip
Ofcom receive complaints over Jennifer Lopez’s dance routine & outfits on BGT The TV standards agency Ofcom have revealed that they have received a number of complaints following Jennifer Lopez’s appearance on Britain’s Got Talent last month. She performed her new song on the show while wearing a skimpy, leather leotard which left her back bum exposed as well as her front one. Well, practically. Her crotch gyrating dance moves also ensured that viewers of a more sensitive nature were incensed by such overt sexuality during what is considered a family show. A spokesperson for Ofcom said that the regulating body is now “assessing” the complaints but as yet is not “investigating them.”
Kanye West proposes to Kim Kardashian days after she gives birth The reality star has accepted his proposal and the pair are planning a wedding in Paris this September. Kanye, 36, has splashed out £500,000 on a rare black and tiger-stripe diamond ring. The rap star gave Kim, 32, the “push present”, a growing phenomenon in the US, to mark the occasion of the birth of daughter North. The couple were holed up in Cedars Sinai Hospital in Beverly Hills, California, for four days this week and spent more than £100,000 on medical bills and accommodation. They have since left for a secret location to start their new life with their child who has reported been named North or ‘Nori’ for short. We can only feel sorry for little North West for her parents choice of name.
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Robert Downey Jr to return as Iron Man The Hollywood hunk has confirmed he will return as the Iron Man in the next two Marvel movies. The 48-year-old will star as billionaire playboy Iron Man Tony Stark in the upcoming Avengers 2 and 3 films. Robert recently revealed he earned a staggering $50 million each (£32 million) from the first Avengers movie and Iron Man 3. However, he was reportedly annoyed at the fact his cast mates were paid far less, and refused to sign up to the sequel unless the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L Jackson and Mark Ruffalo were given a cash bonus. Joss Whedon is currently working on the script for The Avengers 2, with shooting to begin next March and the film expected to hit cinemas in 2015. Marvel say the sequel will feature both favourites from the first movie and new characters never seen before on the big screen. The Avengers and Iron Man 3 rank as two of the top five grossing films ever, raking in over $2.7 billion worldwide.
Supermodel Cara Delevingne and Helen Flanagan devastated by Gaz Beadle from Geordie Shore? The pair have been in contact since Cara began following him on Twitter – and he says they talk every day. Gaz said: “I get on well with her. She’s the most down-to-earth person I’ve ever met. She’ll go for McDonald’s and talk about getting smashed. “All I wanna do is have a night out with her. So next time I’m in London, it’ll happen.” Speaking at a launch party for this summer’s Wireless Festival, he added: “She’s f***ing fit. But I don’t know what’ll happen. I fancy everyone, so... ” Oh lord! Wonder how this one will turn out?
David Beckham should be the next James Bond says his wife. Victoria Beckham insists the retired footballer would be the perfect replacement for Daniel Craig once he quits.
cheating boyfriend Once again another footballer is caught cheating. You would have thought Helen Flanagan would have known better than to trust a footballer. The footie rat boyfriend of Helen Flanagan has sent a string of sexy messages to a TV star behind her back. Manchester City ace Scott Sinclair, 24, shamelessly flirted with celebrity interviewer Donatella Panayiotou, telling her: “U would look so much better with everything off” The England Under-21 winger also urged her to send sexy photos and tell him “dirty” stories. He sent the messages after apparently meeting Donatella, 29, on the yacht of ex-F1 boss Flavio Briatore during a lads’ trip to the south of France a few weeks ago. Pals say ex-Corrie star Helen, 22, is devastated by his apparent cheating. Days after first hearing the rumours she was threatened by three armed men at the couple’s rented mansion.
During a joint interview with the couple, David, 38, revealed he doesn’t share the same confidence in his big screen abilities. He said: “I have some friends who are actors – Tom Cruise is a very good friend of ours. “But I don’t think I have any plans to become an actor. I’m not sure I’d be very good at it.” However, Victoria disagreed, saying: “I think you would be really good at acting.” Turning to the interviewer, Victoria, 39, asked: “Don’t you think he’d be good at acting?
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Film REVIEWS July’s cinema releases
Pacific Rim
R.I.P.D.
Cast: Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day, Rob Kazinsky, Max Martini, Ron Perlman.
Cast: Jeff Bridges, Ryan Reynolds, Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker. Director: Robert Schwentke. Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime.
Director: Guillermo del Toro. Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi. About the film: When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenceless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes – a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi) – who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting n apocalypse.
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The Lone Ranger Cast: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer, Tom Wilkinson, William Fichtner, Barry Pepper, Ruth Wilson, James Badge Dale, Helena Bonham Carter. Director: Gore Verbinski. Genre: Action, Adventure, Western. About the film: The Lone Ranger is a thrilling adventure infused with action and humour, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid (Armie Hammer), a man of the law, into a legend of justice – taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against n greed and corruption.
About the film: Academy Award winner Jeff Bridges and Ryan Reynolds star in R.I.P.D., a 3D supernatural action-adventure directed by Robert Schwentke and co-starring Kevin Bacon, Mary-Louise Parker and Stephanie Szostak. Based on the Dark Horse comic, R.I.P.D. is produced by Neal H. Moritz, Mike Richardson and n Michael Fottrell.
Despicable Me 2 Cast: Steve Carell, Russell Brand, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt, Steve Coogan, Ken Jeong, Miranda Cosgrove. Directors: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud. Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family.
Grown Ups 2 Cast: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello, Nick Swardson.
About the film: Get ready for more minion madness in Despicable Me 2. Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team create an all-new comedy animated adventure featuring the return of Gru (Steve Carell), the girls, the unpredictably hilarious minions...and a host of new and outrageously funny characters. n
Genre: Horror, Thriller.
Genre: Comedy.
About the film: Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville. “The Conjuring” tells the true story of Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga), world renowned paranormal investigators, who were called to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most n horrifying case of their lives.
About the film: The all-star comedy cast from “Grown Ups” returns (with some exciting new additions) for more summertime laughs. Lenny (Adam Sandler) has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises: n the last day of school.
The Wolverine
The Smurfs 2
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Famke Janssen, Will Yun Lee.
Cast: Neil Patrick Harris, Brendan Gleeson, Jayma Mays, Sofía Vergara, Katy Perry, Hank Azaria.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy. About the film: Wolverine makes a voyage to modern-day Japan, where he encounters an enemy from his past that will impact on his n future.
Cast: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ron Livingston, Lili Taylor, Mackenzie Foy, Joey King. Director: James Wan.
Director: Dennis Dugan.
Director: James Mangold.
The Conjuring
Director: Raja Gosnell. Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family. About the film: The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer’s newest creation - creatures called the Naughties n into real Smurfs. 33
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