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Emma Watson Wants To Be 'Warrior Princess'

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Emma Watson wants to be a “warrior princess”.

The 21-year-old actress – who plays Hermione Granger in the ‘Harry Potter’ films – wants there to be more strong role models for young girls, rather than them just being taught to be pretty and polite.

She said: “I feel like young girls are told they have to be this kind of princess and be all this sweet stuff.

“It’s all bull***t. I identify with more of being a warrior princess, so if I had to be a princess, I’d have to kick some ass first. That would have a lot of people terrified.”

Emma admits her attitude has developed through playing the strong character of Hermione over 10 years and eight films, and both of them have grown together.

Speaking at the New York press conference for ‘Harry Potter and he Deathly Hallows: Part 2’, Emma added: “I’m terrified of getting into trouble. I’m very heady in the same way that she is, kind of constantly thinking three or four moves ahead.

“I try to intellectualise a lot, which she does well. She’s very determined. I am as well. I feel so much of me went into her and so much of her went into me that I can’t really differentiate too much anymore.”

Emma also clarified that she has not quit Brown University in Rhode Island, America, to study at Oxford University in England, but is continuing her studies there for a year before returning to the US for her final year.

She added: “I mean, it’s obviously scary, change is always scary. But I feel very excited and I feel like I’m entering a new chapter and getting a fresh start. I’m going back to school in the autumn. I’ve got two years left in university.”

Fergie says Cheryl felt obliged to divorce Ashley

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Cheryl Cole felt she “had no choice” but to divorce Ashley Cole.

The ‘Parachute’ hitmaker is believed to have reunited with her ex-husband – who she split from in May 2010 following reports of numerous infidelities – and while her friend Fergie admits she never expected them to reunite, she is encouraging the singer to “go for it” and give the soccer player a second chance.

The Black Eyed Peas star said: “Ashley really hurt her and I couldn’t see her at the time ever taking him back. But she needs to follow her own heart.

“It’s easy for people to say she’s crazy taking him back, but life isn’t as simple as that. If the love is still there and she truly believes he’s changed then she should go for it if that’s what she wants.

“It doesn’t matter what family, friends or her management team say, it’s her life and her decision. She really loved him and didn’t want to get divorced, she just felt she had no choice.”

According to Fergie – who met Cheryl through bandmate will.i.am two years ago – the British pop beauty will want to take control of her relationship and won’t accept any bad behaviour from Ashley.

She added to Closer magazine: “The next chance will be Ashley’s last chance, there’s no doubt about that.

“Cheryl’s a lot stronger than she was two years ago. The relationship will be on her terms. It will be her who wears the trousers this time, and he won’t be able to put a foot wrong.”

The ‘I Gotta Feeling’ hitmaker also thinks Cheryl will want to start a family with Ashley sooner rather than later.

She added: “She’s a very traditional girl at heart, and wants kids and to grow old with somebody. She is really strong now and if she decided to give him another chance, he’s going to have to be the perfect husband because she wants to be the perfect wife and mother.”

Elizabeth Taylor's Bel Air estate sells

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Dame Elizabeth Taylor’s home has been sold.

The Oscar-winning actress – who passed away from congestive heart failure in March at the age of 79 – lived in the 1960s ranch-style house in Bel Air, California, for 30 years until her death, and it is now believed to have sold for somewhere in the region of $8.6 million.

According to an email announcement from listing agent David Mossler of Teles Properties, the property was purchased by an undisclosed buyer after 33 days on the market.

While the price the ranch was eventually sold for is yet to be revealed, the 7,000-square-foot estate – previously owned by singer Nancy Sinatra – features its own swimming pool, maids’ quarters and bricked motor court.

Meanwhile, the second-floor master suite offers “treetop views, master bath with spa tub, adjacent dressing room/salon and two smaller bedrooms”.

Elizabeth’s son Christopher Wilding previously said of the property: “The house was where we all gathered, especially at Thanksgiving and Easter. She never entertained the notion of moving.”

Elsewhere, a number of items belonging to the ‘Cleopatra’ actress are to be sold at auction in December.

Marc Porter, chairman of Christie’s Americas – who will be selling the star’s personal possessions – said: “A rare woman who was at once an international film and fashion star, loving mother, successful businesswoman and generous humanitarian, this collection of her many cherished possessions will bring us closer to the essence of Elizabeth Taylor’s unique spirit.”

Katy Perry struck down with food poisoning

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Katy Perry has been struck down with food poisoning.

The ‘Teenage Dream’ hitmaker – who is currently performing across the US as part of her ‘California Dreams’ tour – has been forced to cancel a number of her concerts after suffering from “severe dehydration” as a result of the sudden illness.

According to a statement from promoters Jam Productions, the singer has rescheduled her July 8 show at Chicago’s Allstate Arena for August 21, and her July 9 gig at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center for August 23.

Katy said: “I apologise to my fans in Chicago and the Twin Cities for not being able to perform this weekend, but I am going to return in a few weeks to give them the very best show ever!”

This isn’t the first mishap Katy has suffered while on tour, as the star recently had to hire a cat whisperer to control her and husband Russell Brand’s trio of unruly felines, Krusty, Kitty Purry and Morrissey, who kept misbehaving while she was on the road.

She explained: “”He realigned their chakras and did some hypnosis. We were like, ‘Wow, this is extravagant!'”

Mike 'The Situation' Sorrentino sued for 1m

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Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino is being sued for $1million.

The ‘Jersey Shore’ star’s former managers have reportedly filed the mammoth lawsuit against him after claiming they took him from “relative obscurity” to stardom.

According to gossip website TMZ, management company Gotham NYC Entertainment filed the suit today claiming Mike should have given them 30 days notice and a chance to rectify any wrongdoings before he dumped them in May due to “lack of performance”.

Claiming the reality TV star is in breach of his contract – which was signed prior to the 2009 premiere of ‘Jersey Shore’ – Gotham has stated not only did they discover the unknown talents of Mike, but transformed his career “from relative obscurity to become an international celebrity”.

However, the star is no stranger to law suits.

In May, he filed a legal complaint against his father Frank Sorrentino over a string of foul-mouthed rants – which branded him as “full of sh*t” – which he made online.

According to the official court documents, Mike was hoping to prevent his dad from discussing him and their relationship in public, claiming his comments were devaluing his ever-expanding business empire.

Dallas remake given go-ahead

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A remake of 80s TV show ‘Dallas’ has been given the go-ahead.

The US series – which ran from 1978 to 1991 and centered around the power struggles within a Texan oil dynasty – will return to screens in the summer of next year, with cable network TNT ordering 10 episodes of the explosive drama.

Jesse Metcalfe, Jordana Brewster, Brenda Strong, Josh Henderson and Julie Gonzalo will all star in the remake, alongside ‘Dallas’ veteran Larry Hagman – who played J.R. Ewing in the original series – as well as Linda Gray and Patrick Duffy.

Michael Wright, executive vice-president and head of programming for TNT, said: “TNT has explored the possibility of an updated version of ‘Dallas’ for several years, but it wasn’t until we read Cynthia Cidre’s outstanding pilot script that we knew we had the foundation for a great new series.”

The network will preview the new series of ‘Dallas’ – written and produced by Cynthia Cidre – on Monday night

Michael M. Robin has helmed the pilot episode and will co executive produce alongside Cynthia.

Kate Hudson welcomes baby boy

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Kate Hudson has become a mother for the second time.

The actress – who already has a seven-year-old son, Ryder, from her marriage to Chris Robinson – gave birth to a “healthy baby boy” last night (09.07.11), her representative confirmed to Us Weekly magazine.

The boy is Kate’s first child with Muse frontman Matt Bellamy and the couple are said to be thrilled with their new arrival.

Kate, 32, recently revealed she couldn’t wait to meet her unborn baby because she wanted to find out its sex.

She said: “I’m really excited. I’m not in a rush, I don’t have nerves, I’m so excited to have another baby, for our family, we are all really happy, so I can’t wait.

“And I’m getting to the end, so I’m like, ‘Ahhh, what is it going to be, who is it, is it going to come out screaming, is it going to come out quiet, is it going to have eyes open, is it going to be shut, is it going to have hair?’ ”

Earlier in her pregnancy, Kate revealed that her son thinks she is going to have a girl.

She said: “It feels like a girl, but I don’t know. Ryder thinks it’s a girl.”

Victoria Beckham gives birth to daughter

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Victoria Beckham has given birth to a baby girl.

The fashion designer and her soccer star husband David – who already have three sons, Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, eight, and six-year-old Cruz, together – welcomed their daughter into the world this morning at Los Angeles’ Cedars Sinai hospital.

The tot weighed 7lbs 10oz although her name is yet to be revealed.

A spokesman for the couple – who have been married for 12 years – said: “David and Victoria Beckham are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter.

“Happy and healthy she arrived at 7.55 am this morning at Cedars Sinai hospital in Los Angeles.

“Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz are excited to welcome their new baby sister to the family.”

Victoria – who has made no secret of her desire to have a daughter – recently said she felt “blessed” to be pregnant again even though it’s tough being a working mother.

The 37-year-old star said: “As any working mother out there knows, it really is like juggling glass balls when you’ve got the kids and a husband to look after, and you’re passionate about your career.

“But I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m blessed.”