The 49-year-old star, or one of his assistants, are said to have made the phone call around 11pm from his house in Los Angeles.
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Johnny Depp's wife Amber Heard, 29, breaks her silence on their marriage
The actress talked about her 52-year-old husband to ELLE magazine
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The actress talked about her 52-year-old husband to ELLE magazine
ALL THE HOTTEST
- She's found her maternity style! Kim Kardashian grabs lunch wearing same tight dress and heels she sported a day earlier (only this time in black)
- 'Nothing dramatic changed': Amber Heard, 29, talks for the first time about marriage to Johnny Depp, 52 ...as she strips down to a swimsuit for ELLE
- Special supermodel delivery! Alessandra Ambrosio loads up on a staggering five large pizzas to ensure she wins Mom of the Day Award
- Her mini me! Pink enjoys some bonding time with her lookalike daughter Willow as they attend LA premiere of Inside Out
- Raise your glass! Long-running '80s sitcom Cheers is set to become a stage production in 2016
- 'Why is it so shocking?' Zoe Saldana responds to criticism around the revelation that husband Marco took HER last name
- Demi Lovato and Wilmer Valderrama spend From Dusk Till Dawn together in Texas... and celebrate sunrise with a tender kiss
- EXCLUSIVE: Meet Paris Hilton's new squeeze: Heiress caught in clinch on yacht in Spain with Swiss multimillionaire Thomas Gross He's worth $200m
- 'It had to be the most disgusting kiss': Jada Pinkett Smith reveals when she tried to get intimate with Tupac Shakur it just didn't work out
- Kesha includes Sony Music in lawsuit against producer Dr Luke as she claims label put her in 'physical danger' by not 'stopping abuse'
- Surprise! Captain America star Anthony Mackie quietly tied the knot with childhood sweetheart Sheletta Chapital and kept it a secret since DECEMBER
- Revealed: Homer and Marge SEPARATE in season 27 of The Simpsons... and why Girls star Lena Dunham is to blame
UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ
- Joan Rivers's daughter Melissa honours her late mother as she attends event with her son at opening of new building for AIDs charity which late star supported
- Ali Wentworth, 50, reveals Lena Dunham inspired her to get Botox after the Girls star called her ABC anchor husband George Stephanopoulos 'sexual'
- A billion dollar smile! Honest Company owner Jessica Alba looks thrilled as she walks toward her chauffeured car outside NYC hotel
- White hot! Gwyneth Paltrow shows off her svelte frame wearing fitted frock with thigh high side split at book event in Los Angeles
- Khloe Kardashian blasts 'disgusting' claims she's had lipo and puts weight loss down to her strict fitness regime in angry Twitter rant
- 'It's completely untrue!': Singer Lionel Richie slams rumours daughter Nicole is having problems with husband Joel Madden
- The Batmobile from Batman V Superman is unveiled... as official synopsis of the film is released which promises 'new threat'
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Kelly Rutherford finds solace in new man Tony Brand as they debut romance with a kiss... after judge halts her children's return to US
- 'I still love her but...' Chris Brown candidly speaks about reuniting with ex Karrueche Tran after it was revealed an attempt to rekindle their love backfired
- Akira lives! Warner Bros. reviving long-in-the-works movie based on the Japanese manga... tapping Sons of Anarchy and Daredevil writer to pen script
- It's war! One Direction and ex-bandmate Zayn Malik go head-to-head at this year's Teen Choice Awards ...and 1D fans are far from happy
- How cheeky! Margot Robbie shows off her pert posterior in tiny red and white hotpants while taking a break from filming scenes on Suicide Squad
GOSSIP - DIRECT FROM LA
- Happy together? Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield are all smiles as they share a laugh while leaving grocery store in LA
- Precious cargo on board! Liv Tyler and baby Sailor take to the streets of New York to run some early morning errands
- Orange Is The New Black star Laverne Cox gets measured up as she prepares to be the first transgender person immortalized in wax at Madame Tussauds
- Slam dunk! Kourtney Kardashian reveals slimmer figure in tight jeans just SIX MONTHS after welcoming son Reign as she poses with male friend
- Marion Cotillard is 'in talks' to star opposite Brad Pitt in untitled World War II drama The 39-year-old French actress is an Oscar winner
- Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss and her army of rebels try to take down the government in first Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 trailer
- Han DID shoot first: Copy of original Star Wars script unearthed in Canada confirms fan belief that Han Solo shot Greedo in cold blood
- 'I wanted them back!' Tamra Barney, 46, gets her FIFTH boob job on The Real Housewives Of Orange County ...as new season kicks off
- Paramedics called to Los Angeles home of troubled actor Charlie Sheen after he suffers from a case of extreme food poisoning
- 'My favourite place!' Martha Stewart opens up her historic Maine summer home once owned by Henry Ford's son
- They could be twins! Melissa Joan Hart, 39, and her mother Paula, 59, pose in matching plunging swimsuits for World Oceans Day
- Rumer Willis displays svelte figure in red sleeveless Coca-Cola top tucked into jeans on casual day out in LA Just won DWTS
ALL THE LATEST SHOWBUSINESS
- Lady Gaga dons a typically racy ensemble as she steps out in diamante nipple pasties and fishnet tights... after concert with Tony Bennett is cancelled
- Ant and Dec's £8.4million pay cheque: ITV's golden pair take home £23,000 A DAY They've certainly earned their keep
- From soap to sitcom! Jo Joyner swaps EastEnders for comedy as she films scenes for new show Marley's Ghosts as a vicar
- SPOILER ALERT! EastEnders' Danny Dyer stops to pose with fans while filming in Kent... as the Carter family gather to scatter Stan's ashes
- Date night! Millie Mackintosh looks as smitten as ever as she cuddles up to husband Professor Green at launch party Loved-up couple
- James Bond star Naomie Harris shows off a subtle amount of cleavage in vibrant multicoloured dress at Entourage London premiere
- Cara Delevingne shows off her trim torso in tomboyish undone denim dungarees and cropped lace blouse as she steps out in New York
- 'I don't care because I know what happened': Sam denies getting steamy under the covers with Marc... as he claims 'there is no spark' between the pair
- Zayn Malik's alleged Thailand fling Lauren Richardson fears she will get dumped for another girl on Love Island
- How NOT to fake it! Josie Gibson slaps on the bronzer for event to promote tanning products... and looks like the worst advert for fake tan of all time
- Whoops! Braless Jess Impiazzi narrowly avoids spilling out of VERY low-cut dress as she dons curve-hugging dress at summer party
NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
- Marvellous in monochrome! Amy Childs is a sixties siren in halterneck mini dress as she shows off her lean legs at summer party
- Billie Piper puts on a stylish display in tricky-to-wear oversized red tartan print dress as she attends London Road premiere
- Danielle Lloyd brings back the 80s in white power shoulder dress as she puts on a leggy display at Entourage premiere in London Bringing it all back
- What a Doll! Kimberly Wyatt displays her shapely legs in feathered LBD as she enjoys date night with husband Max Rogers at Entourage premiere
- Her Marilyn moment! Emmanuelle Chriqui suffers wardrobe malfunction in thigh split white dress at Entourage London premiere
- Kendall Jenner flaunts her endless legs in tiny shorts while flashing her abs as she sports an array of outfits for fashion show in Turkey
- Brief exposure! Victoria Silvstedt gets caught out by a gust of wind as she puts on a stylish display in the South of France
- Zayn Malik's Thailand 'fling' Lauren Richardson gets emotional on Love Island after reducing partner Jordan Ring to tears
- Lady Gaga makes a demure style statement in patterned top and skirt as she steps out in London.. before rocking the sport luxe look in bomber jacket
- Not such a dragon after all: Beaming Duncan Bannatyne goes hand-in-hand with stunning mystery brunette on romantic date night
- Another day, another SHOOT! Action girl Gemma Arterton looks fierce as she goes make-up free and totes a huge gun on the set of new zombie film
WORLD TO BROWSE AT A GLANCE!
- Ferne McCann is in danger of a wardrobe malfunction in plunging little white dress while shooting TOWIE scenes as the cast wave adios to Marbella
- She's got the eye of the tiger! Coco Austin shows off her voluptuous figure in wild cleavage baring swimsuit Wild thing!
- Paris Hilton shows off her slim figure in backless bathing suit as she passionately kisses mystery hunk on luxury yacht off the coast of Spain
- 'I had to work really hard to be that fat': Chris Pratt jokes about his extreme makeover as he reveals swapping beer for vodka helped him shed the pounds
- 'I'm sorry to disappoint you Lucy': Louis Smith quashes rumours of an engagement with former TOWIE star during Loose Women interview No dazzler on the way
- You've got to bee kidding! Amanda Holden swaps her chic ensemble for bright pink protective suit as she tackles stinging insects for TV segment
- Kym Marsh lashes out after being targeted by sick online trolls who claimed her niece had died from cancer Actress hit out in her OK! column
- WATCH: Kate Moss re-enacts hilarious 'basic b***h' viral video with designer Marc Jacobs... just days before easyJet meltdown
- The One (Show) that got away! Chris Evans gets pally with ex-wife Billie Piper's new husband Laurence Fox on lads' day out Something in common?
- Perrie Edwards slips into a slinky khaki maxi dress as she continues to ignore Lauren Richardson's new-found reality TV fame with Little Mix bandmates
- Carol Vorderman laughs off style faux pas after being caught stepping out in exactly the same outfit two days in a row If it ain't broke...
REVIEWS
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THEATRE
- Carry on Jim, you are a hoot! Dale takes a serial turn on his one-man show, says QUENTIN LETTS Carry On actor Jim Dale, 79, evokes an older era
- Peter Pan without the panto? I'm hooked, says PATRICK MARMION Set in a military hospital during World War I but is no less enchanting, as the trip to Neverland
- Shakespeare's long haul is still worth the journey: As You Like It more or less as you like it, writes PATRICK MARMION Globe production
- Bollywood does Riverdance...and it's a nightmare! Beyond Bollywood is beyond belief, writes QUENTIN LETTS
- Yee-ha! A musical that's fun: QUENTIN LETTS reviews High Society Relish the fun and virtuosity!
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This classic is not to be sneezed at: Hay Fever is as good as it gets, writes PATRICK MARMION
New Comedy by Noel Coward
- Her Marilyn moment! Emmanuelle Chriqui suffers wardrobe malfunction in thigh split white dress at Entourage London premiere
- How NOT to fake it! Josie Gibson slaps on the bronzer for event to promote tanning products... and looks like the worst advert for fake tan of all time
- She's found her maternity style! Kim Kardashian grabs lunch wearing same tight dress and heels she sported a day earlier (only this time in black)
- Whoops! Braless Jess Impiazzi narrowly avoids spilling out of VERY low-cut dress as she dons curve-hugging dress at summer party
- SPOILER ALERT! EastEnders' Danny Dyer stops to pose with fans while filming in Kent... as the Carter family gather to scatter Stan's ashes
- Zayn Malik's alleged Thailand fling Lauren Richardson fears she will get dumped for another girl on Love Island
- Billie Piper puts on a stylish display in tricky-to-wear oversized red tartan print dress as she attends London Road premiere
- Lady Gaga dons a typically racy ensemble as she steps out in diamante nipple pasties and fishnet tights... after her Royal Albert Hall concert with Tony Bennett is cancelled
- Rosie Huntington-Whiteley shows off her long legs in skintight leather trousers as she steps out in NYC
- Ant and Dec's £8.4million pay cheque: ITV's golden pair take home £23,000 A DAY
- Tim Curry makes rare public appearance after suffering stroke as he accepts Lifetime Achievement Award at Tony Awards party
- EXCLUSIVE: Meet Paris Hilton's new squeeze: Heiress caught in clinch on yacht in Spain with Swiss multimillionaire Thomas Gross
- Kim's $110,000 birthday present to Kanye! Pregnant star rents out the ENTIRE Staples Center so husband can slam dunk with NBA stars and his showbiz pals
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Caitlyn Jenner still looks glam without the help of airbrushing ...as she's chauffeured around LA filming new reality series I Am Cait for E!
- 'I pay for everything': Kylie Jenner, 17, reveals her mother Kris 'cut her off financially' at age 14... and has been taking care of herself ever since
- Beyoncé shares sweet snap with daughter Blue Ivy, 3, ... amid major fan backlash over plugging her vegan diet and trim figure
- Joanna Krupa goes topless to cavort with husband Romain Zago during steamy ocean clinch after flaunting her figure in skimpy black bikini
- 'My favourite place!' Martha Stewart opens up her historic Maine summer home once owned by Henry Ford's son
- Beyonce receives major backlash after 'big announcement' turned out to be an excuse to show off trim figure and plug vegan diet
- Supportive girlfriend! Kylie Jenner joins her beau Tyga to attend the premiere of his new movie Dope
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LATEST ALBUM RELEASES
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SHAWN MENDES
Handwritten (Island)
Aged just 16, this week Mendes became the youngest singer since Justin Bieber to top the U.S. album chart, and comparisons between the two Canadians are inevitable. This debut relies heavily on romantic teen ballads, while recent single Life Of The Party embraces the thwack and boom of modern pop. There is more to Mendes, though, with the pounding acoustics of Something Big and Strings closer to Ed Sheeran.
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Handwritten (Island)
Aged just 16, this week Mendes became the youngest singer since Justin Bieber to top the U.S. album chart, and comparisons between the two Canadians are inevitable. This debut relies heavily on romantic teen ballads, while recent single Life Of The Party embraces the thwack and boom of modern pop. There is more to Mendes, though, with the pounding acoustics of Something Big and Strings closer to Ed Sheeran.
***
MARTIN GORE
MG (Mute)
As the main songwriter in Depeche Mode, Martin Gore can write catchy pop songs in his sleep. But this solo album offers an intriguing detour, comprising 16 electronic instrumentals recorded in his LA home. With its gently pulsing rhythms and subtle hooks, MG sounds like the soundtrack to a sci-fi film, while there are nods to Kraftwerk and David Bowies 1977 album Low. It may not be essential, but MG is an enterprising reminder of Gores talent.
****
MG (Mute)
As the main songwriter in Depeche Mode, Martin Gore can write catchy pop songs in his sleep. But this solo album offers an intriguing detour, comprising 16 electronic instrumentals recorded in his LA home. With its gently pulsing rhythms and subtle hooks, MG sounds like the soundtrack to a sci-fi film, while there are nods to Kraftwerk and David Bowies 1977 album Low. It may not be essential, but MG is an enterprising reminder of Gores talent.
****
IMAGINE DRAGONS
Smoke + Mirrors (Interscope)
Finding their niche between the meaty pop of OneRepublic and Coldplays shiny rock, Las Vegas band Imagine Dragons had a major hit with Radioactive, a single that sold nine million. This second album charts a similarly glossy path. New single I Bet My Life chimes perfectly with a machine-tooled pop landscape where sparkling hooks are everything, but there is greater individuality in the jittery electronics of Gold and the beats that power Hopeless Opus.
★★★★
Smoke + Mirrors (Interscope)
Finding their niche between the meaty pop of OneRepublic and Coldplays shiny rock, Las Vegas band Imagine Dragons had a major hit with Radioactive, a single that sold nine million. This second album charts a similarly glossy path. New single I Bet My Life chimes perfectly with a machine-tooled pop landscape where sparkling hooks are everything, but there is greater individuality in the jittery electronics of Gold and the beats that power Hopeless Opus.
★★★★
KATHRYN ROBERTS & SEAN LAKEMAN
Tomorrow Will Follow Today (Iscream)
Crowned best duo at last years BBC Folk Awards, guitarist Lakeman and singer Roberts mix traditional fare with ear-catching originals. The Devon husband-and-wife team deliver a blood-soaked preface on murder ballad Child Owlet. Another ancient tune, The Robber Bridegroom, is similarly sinister. Self-penned numbers bring light relief: Song To Live By offers advice to the couples twin daughters; The Banishing Book is a racy gem.
★★★
Tomorrow Will Follow Today (Iscream)
Crowned best duo at last years BBC Folk Awards, guitarist Lakeman and singer Roberts mix traditional fare with ear-catching originals. The Devon husband-and-wife team deliver a blood-soaked preface on murder ballad Child Owlet. Another ancient tune, The Robber Bridegroom, is similarly sinister. Self-penned numbers bring light relief: Song To Live By offers advice to the couples twin daughters; The Banishing Book is a racy gem.
★★★
FRYARS
Power (Fiction)
FROM the same London circles as Bombay Bicycle Club, Benjamin Garrett aka Fryars wrote two tracks for Lily Allens Sheezus album, but is more at home as a solo artist. This second album arrives five years after his debut and sees his talent maturing. His crooned vocals, augmented by skewed electronics and stunning harmonies, can sound mannered, but tracks such as On Your Own pack a hefty emotional punch.
***
Power (Fiction)
FROM the same London circles as Bombay Bicycle Club, Benjamin Garrett aka Fryars wrote two tracks for Lily Allens Sheezus album, but is more at home as a solo artist. This second album arrives five years after his debut and sees his talent maturing. His crooned vocals, augmented by skewed electronics and stunning harmonies, can sound mannered, but tracks such as On Your Own pack a hefty emotional punch.
***
ANNA PHOEBE
Between The Shadow And The Soul (The Orchard)
A BAREFOOT violin virtuoso with her heart in the prog-rock era, Phoebe toured with Roxy Music and Jon Lord, and she leads some superb ensemble playing on this mainly instrumental affair. She combines European folk and classical influences with verve. Ian Anderson adds trademark flute on A Moments Deception.
***
Between The Shadow And The Soul (The Orchard)
A BAREFOOT violin virtuoso with her heart in the prog-rock era, Phoebe toured with Roxy Music and Jon Lord, and she leads some superb ensemble playing on this mainly instrumental affair. She combines European folk and classical influences with verve. Ian Anderson adds trademark flute on A Moments Deception.
***
SCOTT MATTHEWS
Home Part 1 (San Remo)
THIS singer-songwriter has slipped under the radar since scooping an Ivor Novello award eight years ago. But his fifth album is a gem. Made in his West Midlands home studio, its observant songs are sung with a sweetness that recalls Elliott Smith.
****
Home Part 1 (San Remo)
THIS singer-songwriter has slipped under the radar since scooping an Ivor Novello award eight years ago. But his fifth album is a gem. Made in his West Midlands home studio, its observant songs are sung with a sweetness that recalls Elliott Smith.
****