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Daniel Radcliffe wants a tattoo.

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The 21-year-old actor admits one of the good things about the ‘Harry Potter’ franchise – in which he has played the titular boy wizard in all eight movies – coming to an end is that he can have some body art as he was previously unable to do so because of his commitment to the film series.

He said: “I definitely do want to get some tattoos, something that would have been ill-advised during Potter.”

During his time out from filming the ‘Harry Potter’ movies, Daniel starred in a stage production of ‘Equus’ in both London and New York, in which he had to strip naked.

While he insists he doesn’t mind baring all for a role, the actor admits it was a “terrifying” experience.

He told Britain’s Star magazine: “It’s like, ‘Put it away, Dan!’ I really don’t mind anymore. I performed ‘Equus’ well over 300 times.

“I still had the fear every night though, absolutely. I hate all these actors who say it’s liberating. That’s rubbish, you liars, it’s not liberating – it’s terrifying!”

Anna Friel will "always love" David Thewlis.

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The ‘Pushing Daisies’ actress – who ended her 10-year relationship with the ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ actor late last year – is now dating ‘Notting Hill star Rhys Ifans but admits she will always have feelings for her former love, with who she has a six-year-old daughter Gracie.

She said: “We were together for 10 years and I’ll always love him very much.

“He’s a dear, dear man and we’re great parents. He’s always got his eye on Gracie, as have I.”

Following the cancellation of ‘Pushing Daisies’ in 2009, Anna has moved back to the UK and loves the fact having a permanent base in Windsor, Berkshire, South East England, has allowed her and David to give Gracie stability, despite the upheaval in their personal life.

She added in an interview with Stylist magazine: “Gracie’s got that stability and as far as the break-up goes, she’s unscathed by it.

“We juggle it and Gracie is always out biggest priority and I think that’s all I have to say about that.”

Beyonce Knowles blows "snot bubbles" on stage.

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The 29-year-old singer – who is known for her sexy dance routines – finds her sets often don’t go quite as planned due to her runny nose, leading to bubbles forming when she can’t blow it.

She said: “My nose runs a lot and when I’m singing I can’t blow it, so there have been occasions when I’ve ended up with a bubble coming out my nose.”

Beyonce’s nose is not the only problem on stage – the ‘Girls (Who Run the World)’ hitmaker confesses she needs to have wind machines blowing air around her constantly because she is a profuse sweater.

She added: “Everyone thinks I have fans because I’m being fashionable, but I work so hard on stage if I didn’t have them I’d be dripping.”

In addition to sweating and excess mucus, Beyonce – who is married to hip hop star Jay-Z – also finds she no longer likes her feet due to the stress she has put on them from dancing in heels.

Speaking on a TV show set to air on ITV in the UK in December, she said: “If I could change one part it would be my feet. After all the years dancing they’re a little beat up. And I wear big earrings because I don’t like my ears.”

However, her foot problems did not stop Beyonce spending £9,000 when she took a trip to London’s Oxford Street earlier this week.

A source who saw her shopping said: “It was like that shopping scene out of the film ‘Pretty Woman’.

‘Everyone was gobsmacked by the speed she was choosing clothes. When she hit the shoe section she picked up even more speed. The woman clearly loves footwear.”

Lady Gaga would give away "every dollar" she has if she could.

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The ‘Edge of Glory’ hitmaker – who is estimated to be worth $112.8 million – explained being wealthy and gaining worldwide recognition was never something she aspired to, and she would be happy to give it all up.

Speaking in Sydney as part of her ‘Monster’s Ball’ tour, she said: “Money and recognition were never a driving factor for me. I was driven by recognition by showbiz.

“What does come along with showbiz is recognition, but the money goes right back into the show. If I had to give it all away, every dollar that I’ve earned, I would.”

However, the 25-year-old singer might not have so much cash to splash in the future, as she recently claimed her tour had “bankrupted” her.

She said: “I put everything in the show, and I actually went bankrupt after the first extension of the ‘Monster Ball’. And it was funny because I didn’t know!

“And I remember I called everybody and said, ‘Why is everyone saying I have no money? This is ridiculous, I have five number one singles’ – and they said, ‘Well, you’re $3 million in debt.’ “

Rihanna is still good friends with ex-boyfriend Matt Kemp.

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The baseball star and the ‘California King Bed’ singer split last December after an 11-month romance but the handsome athlete says they have a “good relationship” and are still supportive of each other.

He told Us Weekly magazine: “She’s a good friend of mine. We’re good.

“There’s no bad blood between us.

We’ve all got busy lives and we’re working on our careers and concentrating on our careers. Like I said, I wish her all the best of luck and she wishes me all the best of luck.”

Rihanna and Matt split because they were struggling to find the time to see each other and the Barbados-born beauty had admitted they were feeling the pressure of making a long distance romance work.

She said: “It’s really difficult because we are so far from each other most of the year and we both have very demanding schedules, it gets difficult at times but it is what it is.

“I’m in love and I’m very happy but we have only been dating for a few months so no wedding for now, we are taking it easy.”

Dame Helen Mirren "believes in fairies".

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The 65-year-old actress describes herself as a “spiritual” person but admits she is not religious and doesn’t believe in God.

She said: “I am quite spiritual. I believed in the fairies when I was a child. I still do sort of believe in the fairies. And the leprechauns. But I don’t believe in God.”

The ‘Queen’ star also admitted she always carries her own tea bags whenever she has to travel anywhere in order to brew her favourite beverage.

She told America’s Esquire magazine: “I drink just as much tea when I’m in Los Angeles as I do when I’m in London. I take my tea bags with me wherever I go. PG Tips.”

Tea is not the only drink Helen enjoys – the actress thinks a good party required “lots and lots” of alcohol, though she doesn’t like throwing bashes herself.

She said: “I don’t throw a lot of parties. I find throwing parties a bit intimidating. What makes a good one? Loads and loads of drink, I suppose. But that can be a disaster as well.”

The actress – who is married to director Taylor Hackford – also admitted she was an “idiot” when she was younger, but thinks that is normal, and lamented the fact people are always filled with “self-doubt” in their twenties as it is the best time of life.

She added: “We’re all idiots when we’re young. We don’t think we are, but we are. So we should be.

“The hardest period in life is one’s twenties. It’s a shame because you’re your most gorgeous and you’re physically in peak condition. But it’s actually when you’re most insecure and full of self-doubt. When you don’t know what’s going to happen, it’s frightening.”

Hugh Hefner thinks Crystal Harris took him for a "pretty nice ride".

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The 85-year-old Playboy boss – who was jilted by the 25-year-old model less than a week before their planned wedding in June – doesn’t think the blonde beauty was “faking” her feelings for him, as he never saw the couple’s split coming

He said: “I didn’t see it coming. I truly didn’t see it coming.

“I think an argument could be made that she took me for a ride, but I must say, quite frankly, it was a pretty nice ride. If she was faking it, she did it very well.”

However, the magazine mogul admits their marriage may not have even worked out, as he wasn’t able to commit to former girlfriend Holly Madison.

Speaking on CNN’s ‘Piers Morgan Tonight’, he added: “Where was my head? I made the commitment, quite frankly, because in a previous relationship with Holly, I had not been there in the way she wanted me to be and I just wanted to do whatever would make the relationship work with Crystal.”

However, High – who has been married twice – concedes he “screwed up” during his romance with Holly.

In an episode of ‘Runaway Bride’, a reality show  intended to cover the wedding of Hugh and Crystal, he tells Holly: “If you’re looking for an explanation about Crystal, I don’t have a clue. I don’t really feel bitterness. I never thought I’d get married again. I wasn’t planning it.

“I think I screwed up with us.”

Brad Pitt could be a professional baseball player.

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The ‘Fight Club’ star was so impressive in his training for upcoming film ‘Moneyball’ – in which he plays a baseball manager – he could forge a career in the sport if his acting career goes downhill, says his co-star, former San Francisco Giants professional Casey Bond.

Casey said: “He’s got some skill. He might have missed his calling in baseball I guess. If acting didn’t work out he’s pretty good… I think that he’s got that in his back pocket if anything.

“He was out there a couple days and he took batting practice with us and stuff, threw the baseball around. He was very much involved with all aspects of the baseball side of the movie as well.”

While Brad could be a baseball star, Casey also praised the 47-year-old actor – who raises six children with partner Angelina Jolie – as a “master” of his craft who gave great advice to his less-experienced sporting co-stars.

He told E! Online: “He had a lot of great advice … When we were shooting scenes, in between takes he’d walk me through different techniques he used so everything comes across right on film…obviously he’s a master at that.”

The film – which also stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright, Jonah Hill, Chris Pratt – is based on the true story of Oakland A manager Billy Beane , who attempts to lead a competitive team to success despite the club’s poor financial situation.