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FRANZ FERDINAND rocker NICK MCCARTHY is performing shows sitting in a chair after injuring his foot during the British band’s U.S. tour.
The Take Me Out hitmakers are currently on a jaunt through the States, but disaster struck when McCarthy picked up a leg injury in a mystery accident.
He has to hobble around on crutches when he is not performing, and sits down during concerts to ease the pain.
But the rocker is hoping for an unconventional cure - he is experimenting with alternative therapies in a bid to overcome the injury.
In a posting on the Scottish band’s official blog, McCarthy writes: "I’ve bust my foot and it’s driving me insane but the shows are brilliant. Sitting around all day with my foot over my heart, to get the swelling down they tell me. I had to get out…
"This is the old Austrian tradition of the Kneipp Kur, which I learned back in my childhood in the Bavarian Alps. Who’d have known it would ever come in handy?" And McCarthy’s bandmates are helping to keep his spirits up - they have posted a light-hearted film on the website showing the guitarist hobbling around the Colorado countryside to the strains of Time To Say Goodbye by classical singers Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman.

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Rockers MGMT have settled their dispute with French President NICOLAS SARKOZY - and will donate their pay-off to musicians’ rights groups.
The New York-based duo took action after discovering officials at Sarkozy’s political party - the Union for a Popular Movement (UMP) - used their track Kids in a promotional campaign without permission.
But after calling in the lawyers, the band accepted an undisclosed sum in settlement, which they have pledged to hand to artists’ rights organisations.
In a posting on their website, MGMT write: "About two months ago it was brought to our attention (through the MGMT message board) that the UMP French political party was using our song Kids at rallies and posting videos of these rallies on their official website. Normally MGMT steers clear of mixing music and politics, but the fact that the UMP used our song without permission while simultaneously pushing anti-piracy legislation seemed a little wack.
"We believe that access to music benefits both the musicians and the fans, and has undoubtedly helped spread our music around the globe, while also expanding our personal musical collections. We didn’t want to be ‘typical Americans’ and sue, despite the amazing monetary benefit and chinchilla coats and Navigators (luxury cars) it would bring. Instead we’re using the settlement fee the UMP presented and donating it to artists’ rights organisations. Thank you France for the wonderful food. C’est bon. MGMT."

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Actress KRISTEN BELL is begging GOSSIP GIRL bosses to write her an on-screen role in the hit show after serving as its narrator for two seasons.
Bell has been with the hit series since its inception, as the unseen and unidentified Gossip Girl of the show’s title.
But the Forgetting Sarah Marshall star insists she is now ready to bring the scandal-spreading narrator onto TV screens with a cameo role.
She tells the New York Daily News, "I’ve pitched (show creator) Josh Schwartz a couple of times for me to be on camera as a waitress or something but he wasn’t buying it. But hopefully he’ll change his mind in the future!"

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NATALIE PORTMAN has launched a new internet community aiming to give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at what it takes to make a movie.
The actress, along with co-founder Christine Aylward, created MakingOf.com after realising several of her friends were intrigued and wanted to learn more about the film-making process.
Portman has recruited several big names - including directors Marc Foster and Michel Gondry, and actor Jason Bateman - to share their experiences and give moviegoers an all-access pass to the world of cinema.
And her website, unveiled during a press conference at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival, even explores the work of casting directors, make-up artists, and cinematographers.
She says, "Christine and I have been friends for a few years now and we were just talking one night and I was like, ‘I wonder why there isn’t a website that sort of encapsulates the experience of visiting a friend on a film set’. Every time a friend of mine came to visit (on set) I was sort of reminded of how exciting a place it is to work and I was reminded how little we all know when you’re just a moviegoer about all the different aspects that go into making a film.
"So the site is supposed to encapsulate that experience and give it to people who don’t have a friend they can visit on a film set so they can say, ‘How do they do that? What are those jobs that exist that people don’t even know about on film sets?’ "(It’s also an) experience for the serious, burgeoning filmmaker - there’s this whole generation now of people who are making their own movies with YouTube and similar sites and I’m sure they want expert advice and the opportunity to see how it looks up close. That’s the goal - to extend that access to everyone."

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WOODY ALLEN has won the latest round of his battle against clothing giant AMERICAN APPAREL - the judge has ruled he does not have to prove the company’s advertisements are "sleazy".
The Annie Hall director filed suit against the firm last year (08), claiming ad bosses used his likeness on billboards without his consent, branding their campaigns "sexually gross, in a witless and infantile way".
The firm’s bosses hit back by challenging Allen to back up his allegations by identifying the ads to which he referred.
But according to the New York Post, a judge at Manhattan’s Federal Court in New York has overruled the demand, insisting Allen proved "he would not have voluntarily agreed to endorse" the company’s products on the unauthorised posters when they were erected two years ago.
Judge Thomas Griesa said, "There is no reason to require him to identify specific advertisements that he finds distasteful." Allen is suing American Apparel for more than $10 million (£6.9 million) in damages.

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Actor DANIEL DAY-LEWIS has become the first Freeman of Ireland’s County Wicklow, his adopted hometown.
The There Will Be Blood star was born in England but became an Irish citizen in 1993, seeking refuge in the hillside village of Annamoe.
And at a ceremony on Monday (27Apr09), officials recognised Day-Lewis’ work in bringing attention to the country by presenting him with the first ever Freedom of County Wicklow as well as a sun disc statuette created by a local artist.
Day-Lewis told those gathered at in Rathnew, Wicklow he was deeply moved, insisting the honour had given him "one of the most poignant moments" of his life.
He says, "I have had many memorable days and great fortune in my life and this is one of the most memorable of them all. I’m just astonished that this blessing has been honoured on me."

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MICKEY ROURKE’s wrestling match with CHRIS JERICHO was no easy victory - the actor walked out of the ring with a broken hand.
Rourke went head-to-head with the professional grappler earlier this month (Apr09) at the WWE’s Wrestlemania 25 in Houston, Texas, following a bitter and public war of words with Jericho.
The star, who won a string of awards for his performance in The Wrestler, stunned fans after standing up from his seat in the crowd to clamber over the guard ropes and deliver a punch that left Jericho reeling.
But although Rourke admits he played up the smackdown for the cameras, he was left with a fracture in his hand.
He tells the New York Daily News, "I’m all healed up now. I kept my hand open when I punched so I wouldn’t hurt him." And Rourke insists he and his fellow tough man have resolved their dispute off-camera: "Chris and I went out for drinks after. We’re all good now."

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HUGH JACKMAN came up with a bizarre way to channel his X-MEN character’s rage - by taking a cold shower every morning before filming.
The actor reprised his superhero role for X-Men Origins: Wolverine and made sure he was properly psyched up for his challenging days on-set.
In a bid to find Wolverine’s inner anger Jackman forced himself to take an ice-cold shower - and keep quiet during the excruciating experience.
He says, "It’s surprisingly easy to find that inner rage. I do a little trick every morning. I stumbled upon this on X-Men 1. I had to get rid of my hairspray first thing in the morning but my wife was asleep and there was no hot water, it was the middle of Toronto winter.
"I turned the water on and was waiting and I got in and I couldn’t make a noise. I don’t know how it was running; it was that cold.
"After 20 to 30 seconds I thought, ‘This is exactly how Wolverine feels all the time.’ It’s that inner rage but you can’t yell or do anything.
Every morning I do it. It’s now a bit of a superstition."

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Actress JESSICA BIEL’s topless turn in her latest movie has failed to win over film bosses - POWDER BLUE is heading straight to DVD.
Justin Timberlake’s girlfriend stars as exotic dancer Rose Johnny in Powder Blue, which also stars Forest Whitaker, Ray Liotta, Lisa Kudrow and Patrick Swayze as a seedy club boss.
But the all-star cast has failed to make an impression on the big screen - and it won’t be hitting movies theatres.
Instead, the raunchy movie will be released on DVD in June (09).

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R&B singer CIARA dreams of collaborating with JANET JACKSON - because the pop star’s songs were the only music she listened to while growing up.
The Goodies hitmaker has idolised Jackson since she was a youngster - and she’s hoping one day her hero will agree to team up for a duet.
Ciara explains, "My dream is to collaborate with Janet Jackson. She was my big idol growing up. JJ is amazing and no matter what, you can’t forget what she has contributed to American music.
"Janet is truly an icon. She was the only person I listened to as a kid, along with her big brother Michael."

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SNOOP DOGG testified in a California court on Monday (27Apr09) - and denied attacking a man during a 2005 concert in Washington.
Richard Monroe, Jr. alleges the hip-hop star - real name Calvin Broadus - hit him with a microphone after he jumped on stage and put his hand on the star’s shoulder during a show in Seattle, Washington before security guards hauled him away and delivered a savage beating.
He told jurors in Friday’s (24Apr09) opening hearing in Santa Monica, "I was getting punched, kicked, kicked, punched. It was brutal. I was really in shock. I couldn’t believe it." But the star denies the allegations, insisting he went back to his tour bus immediately after Monroe jumped on stage and was tackled by security.
Broadus, who was on the stand for almost two hours on Monday, was asked to identify performers and security personnel who can be seen on a videotape of the incident.
He claimed several people near the struggle were affiliated with The Game, who toured with him on the How the West Was Won tour.
The star told the court, "The best way for the injuries not to have occurred (was) for him (Monroe) to stay in his seat and enjoy the show like the rest of the fans." Monroe is seeking $22 million (£15 million) in damages and punitive penalties from Broadus over the claims.
The trial continues.

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RYAN REYNOLDS and LIEV SCHREIBER’s X-MEN characters are set for HUGH JACKMAN’s WOLVERINE treatment - the movie’s director wants to chronicle their superhero backgrounds.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine, the fourth film in the franchise, delves deeper into the history of Jackman’s clawed mutant.
And director Gavin Hood is keen to make similar movies starring Reynold’s alter-ego Deadpool and Schreiber’s Sabretooth.
He says, "There’s the wonderful Liev who plays Victor. Ryan Reynolds too is extremely charismatic; both witty and he can combine action and humour.
"The creators of these characters have all created characters that could all have their own origin stories. Hopefully fans will enjoy Wolverine and more will be made."

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DAME HELEN MIRREN stunned shoppers in a London supermarket after popping in to buy a snack on her way home from a glamorous awards bash.
The Queen star attended the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) TV Awards in the U.K. capital on Sunday night (26Apr09).
But the fancy food at the event’s afterparty didn’t tempt the actress - who instead went to buy a quiche from a nearby store while decked out in her designer ball gown.
She says, "I didn’t really fancy the dinner and hadn’t had time to get some bits before we came."

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Rapper EMINEM has forced himself to reduce his daily workouts - after becoming "obsessed" with running on a treadmill.
The Without Me hitmaker embarked on a new health kick to shed the extra pounds he gained while on a hiatus from his career.
But he pushed himself so far, he had to take a break from his keep fit regime when he found himself clocking up 17 miles (27 kilometres) a day.
He says, "I’ve been running a lot, taking care of myself. A lot of cardio. I’m actually at the point where I think I’ve been a little obsessive compulsive about running on a treadmill. Yeah, it got up to four miles a day, then it got up to six, then I got up to 10, then I got up to 15, then I got up to 17, and I had to take a break.
"I eat healthy. Chicken breasts, things like that."

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Soul singer JOHN LEGEND is doing his bit for the environment - he’s teamed up with green organisation REVERB to ensure his upcoming U.S. tour is as eco-friendly as possible.
The Green Light hitmaker kicks off his latest roadshow on 27 June (09), and he’s determined to make his carbon footprint as small as possible.
Legend and REVERB officials will be encouraging caterers to use green products and will be making every effort to neutralise the carbon dioxide emissions from every venue, hotel, flight and tourbus used, reports Billboard.com.

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U2, GIRLS ALOUD and boyband TAKE THAT are moving into the fast lane - they groups have been lined up to perform at a number of Formula 1 auto races.
The announcement of the bands’ shows come after their record label Universal Records struck a deal with the car sport’s bosses to stage live performances at grands prix across Europe.
The concert series, F1 Rocks, will run in tandem to the championship races and will also feature stars from the worlds of film, fashion and sport.
F1 president Bernie Ecclestone says, "I’ve always said we are in the entertainment business and this deal marks a new dimension for Formula 1. I have high hopes for it."

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JAY LENO returned to his U.S. talk show on Monday night (27Apr09) following a brief hospital stay - and joked that his leave of absence was down to the swine flu outbreak.
The comedian sought medical attention on Thursday (23Apr09) and later checked into a Los Angles clinic amid speculation he was suffering from suspected dehydration.
He was discharged on Friday (24Apr09) and resumed taping of his entertainment programme on Monday.
Leno refused to reveal the nature of his illness - but told the audience: "You know, I had this 103 degree fever. I come in, in my Model T - it was freezing that morning and I didn’t have a jacket on. I was freezing and I got chills and here at NBC we have an ODN - overly dramatic nurse. She came in…’Oh you have 103, oh, you have to go to the hospital right now! We have to call an ambulance!’ I go, ‘the hospital’s right there.’ "What happened was – and I think this was a mistake – I ate a raw pig a friend brought back from Mexico." Over 100 people have been killed in Mexico City from the disease, which is affecting much of the globe.

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Actor DOLPH LUNDGREN’s wife was tied up by armed robbers who demanded cash and jewellery in a terrifying raid.
The Rocky IV star away from his Marbella, Spain home at the time of the burglary, but wife Anette found herself at the mercy of three masked attackers.
They terrorised her into handing over money and valuables.
But the three robbers fled when they spotted a family photo - and realised they had targetted the home of the tough guy actor.
A source tells Britain’s Daily Mail, "Things might have turned out very differently if Dolph had been in. The criminals fled as soon as they realised the owner of the house they had raided was someone they wouldn’t want to come up against in a fight. They left Anette pretty traumatised. She’s Dolph’s angel and anyone who messes with her is messing with him." Police are still hunting the three attackers.

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