The Irish director slammed the actress in an interview, accusing her of not having the skills to play a singer in his 2013 musical romantic comedy Begin Again.
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'London's Gurning': Professor Green takes another swipe at ex-wife Millie Mackintosh
The rapper wasn't impressed to see his ex-wife all over her boyfriend Hugo Taylor on holiday in Monaco.
The rapper wasn't impressed to see his ex-wife all over her boyfriend Hugo Taylor on holiday in Monaco.
EastEnders' Kellie Bright debuts baby bump in pink dress after announcing she is expecting second child
The actress, 39, best known for playing Linda Carter in the BBC1 soap was glowing as she walked down the red carpet at the Sky Kids Cafe VIP Preview in London.
- 'London's Gurning': Professor Green takes another swipe at ex-wife Millie Mackintosh as she's pictured pulling faces while on romantic getaway with Hugo Taylor
- Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry can barely contain her ample assets as she flashes a mass of sideboob in skimpy swimming costume during Cape Verde trip
- PICTURED: Leicester City's Jamie Vardy ties the knot with his beautiful bride Rebekah... as 1D's Louis Tomlinson toasts the happy couple
- Ferne McCann flaunts her lovely figure in a tiny gold bikini as she parties with stunning pals Danielle Armstrong and Jessica Wright in Marbella
- 'I'll never make a film with supermodels again': Keira Knightley's Begin Again director slams beauty's skills and accuses her 'entourage' of getting in way
- Pregnant EastEnders star Kellie Bright debuts her baby bump in pretty pink summer dress after announcing she is expecting second child
- Rosie Huntington-Whiteley debuts a new dark dye-job as she enjoys a romantic stroll on the beach with fiance Jason Statham and their two pet dachshunds
- Giving his best shot! Niall Horan cuts a dapper figure in checked suit as he organises his first charity gala with golfing pal Justin Rose
- Getting Mona-COSY: Louis Tomlinson and his gorgeous girlfriend Danielle Campbell can't hide their affections as they enjoy the rainy Grand Prix
- Single Kirsty Gallacher bares her toned legs in a sexy thigh-high split dress with risqué cut-out details at charity dinner
- BAZ BAMIGBOYE: What a catch - a Wolf Hall star in the West End
- 'London's Gurning': Professor Green takes another swipe at ex-wife Millie Mackintosh as she's pictured pulling faces while on romantic getaway with Hugo Taylor
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: The kiss that confirms they ARE back together: Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor pack on the PDA in Monaco... days after her divorce from Professor Green is finalised
- 'Not so scary when a wire stops you:' Outraged viewers are convinced daredevil Alex Magala was 'given a safety line' for his terrifying stunt during BGT final
- Jasmin Walia flaunts her perky bust and pert posterior in a barely-there bikini as she continues romantic getaway with Ross Worswick in Marbella
- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Who needs a balcony anyway? Louis Tomlinson and girlfriend Danielle Campbell hang out of hotel window as they feast on room service in Monaco
- PICTURED: Leicester City's Jamie Vardy ties the knot with his beautiful bride Rebekah... as 1D's Louis Tomlinson toasts the happy couple
- 'I'll never make a film with supermodels again': Keira Knightley's Begin Again director slams beauty's skills and accuses her 'entourage' of getting in way
- Sealed with a kiss? Vicky Pattison puts on a steamy display as she locks lips with rumoured boyfriend Mario Falcone while departing his Essex home
- Revealed: Amber Heard was 'married to former love Tasya Van Ree' in secret wedding and even changed her last name
- Magician is crowned Britain's Got Talent champion: Richard Jones leaves audience in tears with emotional card trick featuring 97-year-old World War II hero 'the conjurer of the River Kwai'
- GIRL ABOUT TOWN: Victoria and David want baby number five: The Beckhams are preparing for ANOTHER pregnancy following in the footsteps of Gordon Ramsay and Jamie Oliver
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THE BIG PICTURES
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley debuts a new dark dye-job as she enjoys a romantic stroll on the beach with Jason Statham
Rosie flaunted her fantastic pins in a pair of tiny white shorts as the 29-year-old model also showed off her dark new hairstyle on the beach.
Ferne McCann flaunts her lovely figure and long legs in a tiny gold bikini as she parties with stunning pals in Marbella
I'm A Celeb star Ferne showed off her figure in a gold bikini as she soaked up the sun at the Champagne Spray Party at the Ocean Club.
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Taylor Swift has spoken of feeling shamed in to staying away from romance after having her relationship history publicly mocked but as a celebrity, does she have a right to a private life?
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- SPOILER ALERT: Coronation Street's Michelle Connor is forced to face up to the truth as husband Steve McDonald discovers her cheating secret
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- Geordie Shore's Chloe Ferry can barely contain her ample assets as she flashes a mass of sideboob in skimpy swimming costume during Cape Verde trip
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NEWS AND GOSSIP AROUND THE
- Catherine Tyldesley's husband Tom Pitfield looks hilarious in snap from his stag party... as he seemingly dresses up as HER with a blonde wig and fake breasts
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- Rosie Huntington-Whiteley debuts a new dark dye-job as she enjoys a romantic stroll on the beach with fiance Jason Statham and their two pet dachshunds
- Make-up free Cat Deeley is glowing as she lovingly cradles baby son while joining husband Patrick Kielty at LAX airport Loving family
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- Naomi Campbell displays her perky bust and supermodel figure in a beautiful printed low-cut maxi dress as she steps out for dinner in NYC
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WORLD TO BROWSE AT A GLANCE!
- Picture perfect! Newlyweds Jamie Vardy and wife Rebekah enjoy a trip out to the local park with daughter Sofia after their lavish wedding
- PICTURED: Leicester City's Jamie Vardy ties the knot with his beautiful bride Rebekah... as 1D's Louis Tomlinson toasts the happy couple
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- PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Kate Hudson and Amy Schumer strip down to skimpy swimwear while yachting in Hawaii with Goldie Hawn BFFs
- SPOILER ALERT: A royal predicament! High Sparrow stares down Tyrell army before Queen Margaery's walk of shame on Game Of Thrones
- Keeping it healthy! Reese Witherspoon picks up organic juices while looking sporty in black capri leggings in Santa Monica Just the tonic
- 'Lies, lies, lies': Kylie Jenner hits out at claims she gave rapper former lover Tyga $2 million to fund his lavish lifestyle Not happy
- Good thing someone dressed up! Rosie Huntington-Whiteley stuns in silky top and skinny jeans as fiance Jason Statham wears sweats to Soho House
- Exotic! Rihanna makes a bold fashion move in blue embellished kaftan dress for an outing in NYC Eccentric style
- 'You guys were LOUD!': Selena Gomez shows off legs in Daisy Dukes as she poses with several fans after concert gig in Boston East coast love
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UNITED STATES SHOWBIZ
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- What a catch! Kylie Jenner exposes her black bra by wearing see-through net top after date with PartyNextDoor
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GOSSIP - DIRECT FROM LA
- Kendall Jenner and Hailey Baldwin gain access to the ultra-exclusive Soho House Malibu ahead of its spring 2017 opening Members-only club
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- 'I've literally been crying over this for an hour': Ariana Grande cancels Rock in Rio performance in Portugal due to throat and sinus infection
- 'I just hope they find a friend!' Melissa McCarthy hits back at haters over Ghostbusters remake before pizza night with husband Ben Falcone
- Haven't lost the spark yet! Jordana Brewster sizzles in plunging LBD for a romantic dinner out with husband Andrew Form Married almost 10 years
- Flower power! Charlize Theron brightens the day in floral blouse with skintight jeans while out to lunch in West Hollywood Heading to Au Fudge
- Anthony Kiedis and James Corden get shirtless and sing The Zephyr Song for Carpool Karaoke Rocker feeling better
- Kendall Jenner goes makeup free and flashes toned tummy in white crop top while catching up with friends for lunch Socializing
- Boho babe! Drew Barrymore looks hippie chic in paisley-print top and flared jeans for Hamptons Magazine Memorial Day Soiree Natural cover girl
- Barefoot Shakira lands in Barcelona with family... after confirming she has 'no plans to marry' babydaddy Gerard Piqué She's 39, he's 29
- Seal it with a kiss! Colin Farrell and his girlfriend share a steamy moment while grabbing In-N-Out burgers in LA Love fest at the drive-thru
SOAP BOX
- Corrie's Roy Cropper and Cathy Matthews cosy up together on a bench
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- Heartbroken Jason Grimshaw breaks down in tears as he and mother Eileen attend his father Tony's funeral on Coronation Street
- 'Long, but great day:' Grant Mitchell is back! Ross Kemp tweets his first day on EastEnders set
THE BIG READS
REVIEWS
FILM
MUSIC REVIEWS AND FEATURES
Corinne Bailey Rae is back with a funky, finger clicking delight: The Heart Speaks In Whispers is a welcome return, writes ADRIAN THRILLS
Now 37, the singer who caused quite a stir with her first album a decade ago, returns with The Heart Speaks In Whispers.
THEATRE
- A toxic mix of doctors and power: Revival of Blue/Orange shows who is in charge, writes QUENTIN LETTS
- The Bard's King John is a wonderful, rowdy romp: Shakespearean bunfight is not neat or tidy, but it is excellent fun, writes PATRICK MARMION
- You can't help loving Little Miss Naughty: Sheridan Smith is a natural comedienne in Funny Girl, writes QUENTIN LETTS Natural comic
- These gym bunnies need more oomph: QUENTIN LETTS says Silver Gym is creaky in places New comedy about an old timers' gym
- Bursting the bubble with sex and thugs and raucous roles: Outrageous behaviour is on display in The Suicide, says PATRICK MARMION
- Russia's about to nuke us... and Corbyn's in charge! QUENTIN LETTS' review of The Motorcycle Diaries - a musical imagining the Labour leader as PM
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- Ben Fogle falls for the Azores
- Rochelle and Marvin head for the Maldives
- Sian Lloyd on Kangaroo Island
- Stoke plans Robbie Williams tourist route
- From Corrie to Canada: A whirlwind Ontario tour
- Simon Reeve: 'Guidebooks aren't bibles'
- Checking In with Nadia Sawalha
- Piers Morgan takes his boys Down Under
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- Strictly Kos: James and Ola in Greece
- Paint me! Lisa Snowdon safaris in Kenya
LATEST ALBUM RELEASES
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MOTORHEAD
Clean Your Clock (XL)
Motörhead frontman Lemmy once said that if his band became your neighbours, your lawn would die. Few green shoots would survive the snarling power of this cracking live album, recorded in Munich just a month before the singer's death in December. Despite failing health, Lemmy pulls no punches on a spirited Ace Of Spades and a brace of forceful blues numbers. Played hard and fast, it's a fitting epitaph.
★★★★
Clean Your Clock (XL)
Motörhead frontman Lemmy once said that if his band became your neighbours, your lawn would die. Few green shoots would survive the snarling power of this cracking live album, recorded in Munich just a month before the singer's death in December. Despite failing health, Lemmy pulls no punches on a spirited Ace Of Spades and a brace of forceful blues numbers. Played hard and fast, it's a fitting epitaph.
★★★★
CATFISH & THE BOTTLEMEN
The Ride (Island)
With their surging choruses and songs of smalltown escape, Welsh rockers Catfish & The Bottlemen share the bloke-ish charm of the Stereophonics. This second album - their first since winning a Brit - builds on the swagger of their debut: Oxygen is a crunchy, Oasis-like singalong; the acoustic Glasgow is heartfelt and vivid; the closing Outside adds welcome texture to their meat-and-potatoes indie-rock.
★★★
The Ride (Island)
With their surging choruses and songs of smalltown escape, Welsh rockers Catfish & The Bottlemen share the bloke-ish charm of the Stereophonics. This second album - their first since winning a Brit - builds on the swagger of their debut: Oxygen is a crunchy, Oasis-like singalong; the acoustic Glasgow is heartfelt and vivid; the closing Outside adds welcome texture to their meat-and-potatoes indie-rock.
★★★
CLARE MAGUIRE
Stranger Things Have Happened (EMI)
Tipped for stardom five years ago, Clare Maguire slipped into alcoholism when her patchy debut album flopped. Now older and wiser, the Anglo-Irish singer, 27, returns with the record she should have made first time around. Intimate and confessional where her debut was overly dramatic, its piano-led torch songs make better use of her rich voice. As a cheerleader for bruised romantics, she is in the Adele class.
★★★★
Stranger Things Have Happened (EMI)
Tipped for stardom five years ago, Clare Maguire slipped into alcoholism when her patchy debut album flopped. Now older and wiser, the Anglo-Irish singer, 27, returns with the record she should have made first time around. Intimate and confessional where her debut was overly dramatic, its piano-led torch songs make better use of her rich voice. As a cheerleader for bruised romantics, she is in the Adele class.
★★★★
BRUCE FOXTON
Smash The Clock (Basstone)
The spectre of Foxton's original band, The Jam, looms over this solo effort. Together with new bandmate Russell Hastings (a singer in the Paul Weller mould), the bassist has been revisiting old hits on tour, and there is a pleasing familiarity to the blue-eyed soul and nostalgic, suburban vignettes of his own material. Wilko Johnson guests, and Weller himself adds psychedelic touches on Pictures & Diamonds.
★★★
Smash The Clock (Basstone)
The spectre of Foxton's original band, The Jam, looms over this solo effort. Together with new bandmate Russell Hastings (a singer in the Paul Weller mould), the bassist has been revisiting old hits on tour, and there is a pleasing familiarity to the blue-eyed soul and nostalgic, suburban vignettes of his own material. Wilko Johnson guests, and Weller himself adds psychedelic touches on Pictures & Diamonds.
★★★
TRAVIS
Everything At Once (Red Telephone Box) MUDCRUTCH
2 (Reprise)
Tom Petty rolls back the years by reconvening his original, pre-Heartbreakers quintet for the second time since a 2007 reunion. Opening number Trailer finds him harking back to his high-school graduation in Florida, while Dreams Of Flying rekindles the jangling crunch of American Girl. Petty regulars Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell feature on a string of bar-room rambles, but 2 feels like a sidestep.
★★
Everything At Once (Red Telephone Box) MUDCRUTCH
2 (Reprise)
Tom Petty rolls back the years by reconvening his original, pre-Heartbreakers quintet for the second time since a 2007 reunion. Opening number Trailer finds him harking back to his high-school graduation in Florida, while Dreams Of Flying rekindles the jangling crunch of American Girl. Petty regulars Benmont Tench and Mike Campbell feature on a string of bar-room rambles, but 2 feels like a sidestep.
★★
ARIANA GRANDE
Dangerous Woman (Republic)
Pop princess Ariana Grande makes good use of her breathless falsetto on this third album. The 22-year-old has been likened to her heroine Mariah Carey, and the comparisons don¿t seem far fetched on soft ballad Moonlight and the slow-burning title track. With detours into reggae and soul, plus cameos by Nicki Minaj and Macy Gray, former Broadway starlet Ariana has a versatility that sets her apart from her peers.
★★★★
Dangerous Woman (Republic)
Pop princess Ariana Grande makes good use of her breathless falsetto on this third album. The 22-year-old has been likened to her heroine Mariah Carey, and the comparisons don¿t seem far fetched on soft ballad Moonlight and the slow-burning title track. With detours into reggae and soul, plus cameos by Nicki Minaj and Macy Gray, former Broadway starlet Ariana has a versatility that sets her apart from her peers.
★★★★