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Dakota's Style Has Seriously Evolved

2012-02-23T14:00:00Z

Although she is only a teenager, Dakota Fanning has transformed into an a-list style star.

We have proof that the current NYU undergrad, who sits front row at Marc Jacobs and Rodarte, started her career hitting the red carpet in everything from frilly princess dresses to an Alice in Wonderland costume. To celebrate Fanning's 18th birthday on February 23rd, take a look in our gallery below to see how far her fashion sense has come:

When Harry (Almost) Met Caroline (Again)

2012-02-23T12:07:24Z

Just 24 hours after their near miss at the Brits after show parties, Caroline Flack and her ex toyboy lover Harry Styles both rocked up to the same London Fashion Week party last night.

The Xtra Factor host joined Kate Moss, Jamie Hince, Chloe Green and Tulisa's Ex, Fazer at the James Small and Vauxhall Fashion Scout party at the Corinthia Hotel when the mop-haired One Direction star turned up at the same bash.

Harry arrived with Flacko's bezzie Nick Grimshaw - which does beg the question - why is he bringing his mate's former boyfriend along to a party he knows she's going to be at? Hmmm.

Whatever the reason, we think she'll be having a word or two with Grimmy after she made a hasty exit from the bash when they turned up.

Caroline, 32, - who split from Harry last month - came under fire for her relationship with the 18-year-old boybander because of the 14 year age difference, even receiving death threats from some hardcore One Direction fans.

The pair - who dated for three months - have been trying to keep their distance since the split, with music bosses allegedly keen for the heartthrob singer to remain single.

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FIRST LOOK: Cheryl's Fleeting Film Moment

2012-02-23T10:19:30Z

Cheryl Cole bagged her first film role in What To Expect When You're Expecting last year, just before she was axed from the X Factor USA.

Now a trailer for the rom-com movie which stars Cameron Diaz has given fans a first look at the Girls Aloud star in action, playing... well, playing herself really.

However, blink and you'll miss it as her fleeting appearance as a talent show host in the trailer lasts barely a second.

The film, which looks at the lives of five couples as they prepare for parenthood, also stars Jennifer Lopez, Matthew Morrison from Glee, Chace Crawford from Gossip Girl, comedian Chris Rock and True Blood's Joe Manganiello.

It's due out on 23 May.

WATCH: Cheryl appears 45 seconds into the trailer:

The Next Harry And Caroline?

2012-02-23T09:42:38Z

Christine Bleakley's football hunk fiancé Frank Lampard had better watch out - One Direction star Niall Horan has declared his undying love for Frank's future wife.

Boyband singer Niall, 18, appears to have been taking tips from his cougar-loving pal Harry Styles but the young Irish star will have to fight hard to steal 33-year-old Christine from Frank.

Christine and Niall recently went go-karting together and Niall tried his luck once again at the Brit Awards Sony afterparty as he danced with the Dancing On Ice host for 15 minutes.

Speaking to The Mirror, Niall said: "I'm in love. Christine is amazing, so amazing. I love her!

"Seriously, she is my NBF, my new best friend - she is utterly incredible.

"I also think she's gorgeous... I like the older woman."

And Niall wasn't the only One Direction star on the prowl as Harry Styles cuddled up to Ronnie Wood's ex-wife Jo, 56, at London's Arts Club on Tuesday night.

The hard-partying lads had plenty to celebrate after winning the Brit Award for Best British Single earlier in the evening.

Music boss Simon Cowell, who put the group together, congratulated the band on their win, tweeting: "Fantastic news. Congrats @onedirection I am very proud of you."

BRIT AWARDS AFTER PARTIES GALLERY

Emeli Upset By Brits Speech Snub

2012-02-23T09:22:18Z

Adele wasn't the only star TV bosses upset at the Brit Awards - Emeli Sande was denied the opportunity to accept her Critics' Choice award on stage.

The rising star, whose track Read All About It with Professor Green hit the number one spot last year, was unable to to give a public thank you and the singer was reportedly left in tears at her table during the event on Tuesday.

Emeli, real name Adele, travelled to London's O2 Arena from Scotland with her parents but due to television time constraints she wasn't given a slot for an acceptance speech.

Speaking to the Daily Record, a source said: "Emeli was absolutely delighted to win the Critics' Choice award, which she had obviously known about for a while.

"After all the hard work of the last year, she was really looking forward to having it officially acknowledged on the night in front of her family and friends.

"She wanted to say thanks for the honour and for the support she has received on the way.

"She is disappointed that she didn't get the opportunity to do that."

The increased amount of performances at this year's ceremony have been blamed for the lack of time for speeches and other appearances.

ITV's director of communications Mike Large told the Daily Record: "The decision was taken between the producers and ITV."

The organisation has since apologised to singing sensation Adele whose speech was cut short by TV executives.

On the night, a number of celebrities took to Twitter to show their support for Adele.

Referring to Blur's performance which followed, singer Lily Allen wrote: "I'd rather hear Adele's acceptance speech.

"I can't say I'm surprised. It was like the music industry's attitude to women played out as a metaphor."

Radio 1 DJ Vernon Kay tweeted: "Poor Adele. Her speech was a Blur."

BRITS ON STAGE GALLERY

What Could She Possibly Write About?

2012-02-23T08:45:39Z

Nancy Dell'Olio will pen a weekly style column in News International's new Sun on Sunday newspaper, it was revealed today.

The Italian personality, who recently appeared as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing and dated former England football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, will join television chef James Martin writing for the paper, which launches at the weekend.

Gordon Smart's Bizarre column and Colin Robertson's TV Biz column will also feature seven days a week, the Rupert Murdoch-owned publishing company said.

Agony aunt Deidre Sanders, who has been a stalwart of The Sun for decades, will also give advice in the new weekly newspaper.

'It Was Surreal'

2012-02-23T08:05:47Z

James Corden was devastated following the "surreal moment" in which he was forced to cut short Adele's acceptance speech at the Brit Awards.

James was hosting the event on Tuesday night when TV bosses insisted he stopped the triumphant singer partway through her acceptance speech for Best British Album, causing her to flip her middle finger to broadcasting execs.

Talking about the incident on BBC Radio 5Live, James said: "The truth is, just after Adele was saying thank you, people were saying, 'You have to go in now', and I said, 'I can't'. They were like, 'You have to'.

"I said, 'How can we cut her off?' The whole room was on their feet and they were like, 'You have to do it'. It was such a surreal moment and essentially you can hear five people in your ear having an argument.

"Then there was just one overriding voice saying that you have to."

And the star, who is rumoured to be hosting the awards show again next year, put the difficult situation down to experience, claiming he will learn from it for the future.

He added: "It's a shame, but it's a live show and what can you do? All you can do is learn from it and the channel will learn from it and we can see how we can rectify that and change it next year."

Talking about the immediate moments following the incident, James admitted he was upset and if he was in charge would have played it differently.

He said: "I was so upset last night and I know Adele was and I couldn't even stay and watch Blur. I immediately went and spoke to her.

"I just said to her that I was so sorry and that if I had it my way, you just push the news (back) a minute and a half. If it was up to me or the executive producer of the show, then that's what would have happened."

ITV have since apologised to Adele for any upset caused saying they don't want to "undermine her incredible achievement".

BRITS AFTER SHOW PARTIES

A New Dawn

2012-02-23T07:25:49Z

Dawn French may have cut down on chocolate, but she is not skimping on romance - the newly slim star has a new man on her arm following her split from husband Lenny Henry.

The Vicar of Dibley actress and her comic partner decided to walk away from their marriage of 25 years at the end of 2010 and Dawn has since stunned fans by showcasing a slimline new figure after dropping a staggering seven stone.

But the star has something to take her mind off her junk food cravings - a new fella.

The 54-year-old has been dating charity boss Mark Bignell for several months, and the pair went public after they were snapped enjoying a romantic stroll along a beach near Dawn's Cornish home.

According to reports, twice-divorced Mark is CEO of a charity which has the star's mum on the board of trustees.

A friend of Dawn told The Sun: "She and Mark got together last year. They make a great couple and are very happy together."

The beloved funnywoman opened up about hitting the dating scene again last year, admitting it was the only new thing in her life since splitting from Lenny.

She explained: "Iâve got lots of interesting gentleman callers - but I can make the choice. In fact Iâm scrabbling for time on my own. I donât even like to call it dating, like some teenager, Iâm just trying to have a bit of fun every now and again. Iâm trying to work out who I am in relation to other people. Itâs very strange finding out who you are as a romantic.

"I donât feel like I am starting again, itâs just a new phase. Iâm trying to have a bit of fun every now and again. But I am not a predator, I am not going out looking. I think itâs a mistake to say never about anything. Iâm open to marrying again, but Iâm certainly not thinking about it right now."

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'TOWIE' Trouble

2012-02-23T07:05:12Z

It was false nails at dawn for TOWIE girls Jessica Wright and Lauren Goodger after they became embroiled in a massive bust-up during a night out in Essex.

The TV stars were heading home in a cab following an evening at Faces Nightclub when Lauren lashed out at Jessica, the sister of her former fiance Mark Wright.

According to The Sun, Lauren - who is still reeling after her new salon was firebombed by yobs - accused Jessica and her family of wrecking her relationship with the I'm A Celeb... hunk.

A source tells the newspaper: "Lauren and Jess got in the cab after a night out and they suddenly started having this almighty row about Mark and why he wasn't with Lauren any more.

"Lauren was trying to claim that her split from Mark was all Jess and her family's fault as they were getting in the way.

"She was insisting there could still be a future for her and him. It all got out of control then Lauren just lost it and started screaming at Jess."

Mark, who is now carving a career for himself as a TV presenter, is said to be fuming over the altercation and wants nothing more to do with his girlfriend of 10 years.

The source adds: "He can't believe Lauren won't just leave it alone. It's one thing to be upset but to verbally attack his sister and blame her and her family for them not being together is ludicrous."

However, the argument has given producers of the ITV2 series a chance to film the two girls, who are no longer on speaking terms, ironing out their differences on screen.

BRITS AFTERSHOW PARTIES

PHOTOS: A Look Back At The Acadamy Awards Through The Years

2012-02-23T01:01:36Z

It's a night of glitz and glamour, honors and upsets, obvious wins and outrageous snubs. The Academy Awards has become one of the most anticipated nights in Hollywood, but this Super Bowl of award shows has a history far longer than the train of Halle Berry's 2002 gown. There are 83 years of red carpet wonders and blunders that have made the Academy Awards what it is today.

In 1929, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences handed out the very first Oscar statuette at a brunch held in the Blossom Room of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Films released between Aug. 1, 1927 and Aug. 1, 1928 were up for top honors, with "Wings" taking home the now-coveted Outstanding Picture award (check out the rest of the winners from the first Academy Awards at Oscar.com.) That May 16 ceremony marked the very first Oscars, and although it was far from what we now know award shows to be, the ceremony packed the same A-list star power that will hit the red carpet on Oscar night.

From Oscar party images of Spencer Tracy and Bette Davis in 1939 to red carpet shots of Audrey Hepburn in 1954 -- the year she won Best Actress for "Roman Holiday" and old blue eyes himself, Frank Sinatra, won Best Supporting Actor for "From Here to Eternity" -- Hollywood's biggest night is full of the boldest and most beautiful stars of all time. Take a look back at photos from the start, when Old Hollywood was present day and glamour was timeless.

For the ultimate guide to everything Oscar, head over to Oscar.com for a timeline of nominees and winners from the past 83 shows.

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Idris Elba Set To Play Nelson Mandela In Biopic

2012-02-22T23:06:12Z

The rumor that Idris Elba will play Nelson Mandela has been circulating on the web for at least a month or so, today we can confirm that it is officialâ¦

Watch Jean Dujardin In 1998 French Television Series 'Farce Attaque'

2012-02-22T21:27:03Z

Honestly, I don't really know what's going on in this clip (two years of French classes: money well spent) other than that Jean Dujardin, your likely future Best Actor winner, is running through the jungle like he's Rambo. I'm starting to get the impression that Dujardin may have been holding out when he did that Funny or Die parody of all of the action movies that he was now being offered.

The 1998 clip, from a French television series called "Farce Attaque," shows Dujardin in predicaments ranging from being whipped while tied to a tree to, well, yes, something involving a fart joke. Enjoy, America.

Mike Ryan is the senior writer for Moviefone. He has written for Wired Magazine, VanityFair.com, GQ.com, New York Magazine and Movieline. He likes Star Wars a lot. You can contact Mike Ryan directly on Twitter

'Seinfeld' Actor Hospitalized

2012-02-22T20:06:27Z

Daniel von Bargen is in an Ohio hospital after a failed suicide attempt on Monday morning, TMZ is reporting.

According to the 911 phone call the character actor made from his Cincinnati apartment, von Bargen sustained a self-inflicted gun shot in his head. The 61-year-old appears discombobulated on the phone: "I was supposed to go to the hospital and I didn't want toâ¦ they were supposed to amputate at least a few toes," he said, adding that he is diabetic.

Von Bargen played the characters of Chief Grady in "Super Troopers" and Mr. Kruger on "Seinfeld."

Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Judge: Lindsay Lohan Is Getting Her Life Back On Track

2012-02-22T18:28:48Z

LOS ANGELES — Lindsay Lohan drew praise Wednesday from a judge who said the actress was one court hearing away from putting a long-running drunken driving case behind her.

"Ms. Lohan, you're in the home stretch," Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner told the actress. "The probation officer is pleased with your progress."

The former Disney star has progressed under strict probation guidelines imposed by Sautner last year, including weekly stints working at the morgue and therapy sessions.

Lohan, 25, now has to work 14 days at the morgue and attend five therapy sessions before the judge ends her probation on a 2007 drunken driving case that has dogged Lohan for years.

She is due back in court on March 29 for what could be her final court appearance if she stays out of trouble.

Lohan would remain on informal probation for a case filed after she took a necklace without permission in January 2011 but would no longer have to report to a probation officer or appear in court for frequent updates.

The model-actress is attempting a career comeback and is scheduled to host "Saturday Night Live" on March 3.

"You seem to be getting your life back on track," Sautner told her.

Chris Brown Backlash: Twitter Feuds & A Bounty On His Head

2012-02-22T17:54:34Z

The backlash surrounding Chris Brown's appearance at the Grammys and subsequent remarks on Twitter just won't stop.

The lastest contestant to throw his hat into the "hatin' on Chris Brown" ring is WWE wrestler CM Punk, who is now in a "Twitter feud" with the singer.

On Monday, the professional wrestler, whose real name is Phillip Jack Brooks, tweeted, "I would like @chrisbrown fight somebody that can defend themselves. Me curb stomping that turd would be a #wrestlemania moment."

Never one to let things slide, Brown decided to engage with the WWE star. In true Chris Brown fashion he tweeted and later deleted: "@CMpunk needs more followers. He's such a leader! Not to mention the roids hes on has made it utterly impossible for him to pleasure a women."

The wrestler responded with a video directed at Brown:

"I never meant to include Chris Brown's name in one of my tweets for publicity. Now that he's accusing me of using steroids please allow me to retort," he said in the video. "I am a life-long, proud, drug-free straight-edge individual. So Chris and I come from two completely different worlds."

CM Punk continued, explaining that he doesn't have a manager, bodyguard, assistant, or PR team to tell him when to tweet or when to delete tweets.

"And I don't hit women. Period," he said, referring to Brown's brutal assault on then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. "In my world women are meant to be revered and respected, and I firmly believe that in this life there are consequences and repercussions for people's actions and I think Chris Brown hasn't paid for what he's done. Picking up trash on the side of a highway does not make amends for repeatedly striking a woman to her face and sending her to a hospital."

The 33-year-old wrestler finished his statement by inviting Brown to duke things out in the ring: "So, Chris want to throw stones my way and I say that's fine, but I say put some gloves on in the ring and I will choke you out and make you feel as weak and powerless and scared and alone as any woman has had the misfortune of knowing any sad, cowardly little boy as yourself. And all proceeds can go to a women's charity of my choosing."

Brown (who doesn't seem to understand that his tweets will be written about even if he deletes them) responded to the video with a rant about missing "real" wrestlers, and wrote, "@cmpunk the video u posted was cute! It's so funny how defensive you are."

Ironically, Punk is not the only one who wants to inflict some pain on Brown. Violence never solves anything, but that didn't stop a writer named Kevin Seccia, from offering a $1,000 prize to the first person who beats up Chris Brown.

In a blog post, Seccia wrote that Brown "is a horrible human being," and argues that he doesn't even pretend to be sorry for "brutally assaulting and threatening to kill a woman," and shows no awareness of what he's done. For those reasons he's offering the cash prize to the first person to deliver documented proof that they hit Brown with "at least two solid punches." For legal reasons, Seccia writes that his offer is partially a joke, but he seems serious about wanting some karma to come Brown's way.

Another high-profile hater is country singer Miranda Lambert. She was one of the first to express her disgust at Brown's performance at the Grammys and got caught in a Twitter feud of her own with the 22-year-old R&B singer. Brown responded directly to Lambert with a sarcastic tweet: "Using my name to get publicity? I love it! Perform your heart out! Go buy Miranda Lambert album! So motivational and 'PERFECT'!"

Lambert doesn't seem to want to drop the issue anytime soon. At a concert on Thursday in Amherst, Mass., she spoke out against domestic violence. "I just have to speak my mind, because where I come from, beating up on a woman is never okay. So that's why my daddy taught me early on in life how to use a shotgun."

CM Punk's video message to Chris Brown: