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Oscar winner KATE WINSLET is the new spokesmodel for upscale brand St. John, replacing ANGELINA JOLIE and JACK WHITE’s wife KAREN ELSON.
The Tomb Raider star was dropped by the designer line last year (10) after starring in its ad campaigns for more than five years, with redheaded singer Elson taking her place.
But now Elson is out of the picture, too - and Titanic star Winslet is slipping into her shoes.
The British beauty’s appointment has come as a surprise to fashion insiders since top executive Glenn McMahon admitted last year (10) that Jolie was dropped because she "overshadowed" the brand.
He added, "We wanted to make a clean break from actresses and steer away from blondes and cleanse the palette." Winslet posed for a campaign shot by photographer Craig McDean last week (ends01May11) and will appear in St. John advertisements later this year (10).

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Pregnant pop star MELANIE BROWN has no plans to have husband STEPHEN BELAFONTE as her birthing partner - she’s terrified he will be "all over the place" in the delivery room.
The former Spice Girls star, who has two daughters from previous relationships, is expecting her first child with Belafonte this summer (11).
The couple is already preparing for the new arrival and Brown’s imminent hospital stay - but the star is worried her husband won’t cope during her labour.
She tells Britain’s new! magazine, "Will he be my birthing partner? Oh God, no, he’s going to be horrendous. I mentioned to him that we’re going to pack our overnight bag and he went white. I instantly had a flash forward that he’s going to be all over the place."

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Rookie actor SAM CLAFLIN is still stunned he was chosen to replace ORLANDO BLOOM in the next PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN movie - because he always dreamed of a career as a soccer player.
The Brit was a keen footballer in his youth and planned to sign up for English Premier League club Norwich City, but his sporting career was cut short when he suffered a broken ankle.
Claflin’s mother suggested he tried his hand at acting instead and he won roles in several minor British TV shows - and less than two years later he’s been plucked from obscurity to star as Johnny Depp’s new sidekick in Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.
Claflin tells Empire magazine, "I realised I was too weak to play football at an adult level. As I was a drama queen on the pitch, my mum said, ‘You should try acting on stage.’… The biggest challenge (on the Pirates of the Caribbean set) has been staying focused. You have to pinch yourself, say, ‘I am working… but look at that cave!’" Bloom quit the swashbuckling franchise after 2007’s Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End to concentrate on more theatre work.

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Fans of MCFLY will get a glimpse into the British boyband’s lives after the four-piece allowed cameras to film them for a new reality show.
McFly On The Wall follows the Obviously hitmakers on their tour of the U.K. earlier this year (11) and singer/guitarist Tom Fletcher promises it’ll be a real tell-all programme.
The star, who recently proposed to longterm girlfriend Giovanna Falcone, says, "We’re all really excited to have the chance to show our fans what it’s really like being in McFly! We’ll have a camera crew following us everywhere, so viewers will get a real insight into what goes on behind the scenes." The series is set to air in Britain later this month (May11).

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MELANIE CHISHOLM has thrown her support behind a motivational charity in the U.K. by singing the soundtrack for the organisation’s film.
The former Spice Girls star has long backed Kandu Arts, which aims to promote development and raise awareness in society - she donated the proceeds from her 2000 single If That Were Me to the cause.
And she’s once again lending her name to the charity by recording a song, Viva Life, for a small-budget movie, named Bash Street, about real-life experiences of crime, growing up and relationships.
In a series of posts on her Twitter.com page, she writes, "Thank you for all your lovely comments on Viva Life. The title song for Bash Street, the new film by my favourite charity Kandu Arts. I’m honoured to be a part of this fantastic project."

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Representatives for British singer CHERYL COLE have dismissed a report she’s set to announce she has reconciled with her ex-husband.
The Girls Aloud star filed for divorce from England international soccer ace Ashley last year (10) following allegations he had cheated on her with several women.
Their four-year marriage officially ended in September (10) and Cole later told of her heartache during a tearful TV interview with Piers Morgan.
On Tuesday (03May11), a British magazine reported the pair reunited several months ago and is preparing to go public after deciding to give the failed romance another chance.
But a spokesman for the Fight For This Love singer moved swiftly to deny the claims, posting a link to the article on Twitter.com with the message: "It’s bulls**t Tuesday. Again."

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Punk icon PATTI SMITH has been selected to receive Sweden’s prestigious Polar Music Prize.
The rocker will share the honour, which is handed out by the Royal Swedish Academy of Music, with the Kronos Quartet.
The prize committee which selected Smith insisted that "by devoting her life to art in all its forms, Patti Smith has demonstrated how much rock ‘n’ roll there is in poetry and how much poetry there is in rock ‘n’ roll".
The judges added that the 64 year old "has transformed the way an entire generation looks, thinks, and dreams".
Both Smith and the string quartet will be invited to a ceremony in Stockholm later this year (11) to accept the prize of one million kronor ($166,000/£103,000).
The Polar Music Prize, which was founded by ABBA’s former manager Stig Anderson in 1989, is shared annually by a pop artist and a classical musician. Last year (10), it was awarded to Icelandic singer Bjork and Italian composer Ennio Morricone.

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FALL OUT BOY rocker PATRICK STUMP was stunned by footage of Americans rejoicing after terrorist leader OSAMA BIN LADEN was shot, because he would never "party" after someone’s death - no matter how evil the person had been.
The singer was in London to embark on a European solo trek when news broke that the U.S. military in Pakistan had killed bin Laden, the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, at the weekend (30Apr11-01May11).
Stump admits he was surprised to see relieved patriots in his homeland waving flags to mark the event and admits he found the news footage "unsettling".
He tells WENN, "The thing that is hard for me as an American is that… obviously it’s a symbolic victory for the War on Terror but at the end of the day, I don’t think it’s ever cool to celebrate anyone’s death. I just don’t believe in that.
"Not to say that I don’t think he was a bad guy - I think he was a bad guy, he did a lot of terrible things. He killed not only Americans, he killed people all over the world, he killed people of all different religions.
"He was a bad guy but I’m not going to jump up and down and party because some guy died - that’s not cool. It’s unsettling because I can say that I’m glad that he won’t order more killings but that’s about it. I’m not glad that a person got shot."

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The director of hit blockbuster FAST FIVE has confirmed plans for another fast and furious sequel, declaring: "We’re just hitting our stride." Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson have struck gold with Fast Five, which has already raked in $86.2 million (£54 million) at the U.S. box office since it debuted last week (28Apr11).
Filmmaker Justin Lin insists the turbo-charged movie’s success means a sixth installment is inevitable.
He tells USA Today, "After this big weekend, we’re going forward. It’s pretty much 100 per cent. It’s going to happen. At five, we’re just hitting our stride. We’re growing. People want to continue this journey."

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Funnymen WILL FERRELL and JOHN C. REILLY puckered up for a smooch at a basketball match on Monday night (02May11) - after staff targeted them with a "kiss-cam".
The close pals attended the Los Angeles Lakers game against Dallas Mavericks and were pictured munching burgers as they cheered on their team.
But their evening took a saucy turn when pranksters working in the control booth aimed the venue’s kiss-cam at the pair - obliging them to lock lips for the amusement of other fans.
And the actors proved they’re willing to entertain even on a night off by leaning in for a smooch, prompting a huge cheer from the crowd as it was broadcast on giant screens in the auditorium.

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Playwright SIDNEY MICHAELS has died at the age of 83.
Michaels passed away at his home in Connecticut on Friday (29Apr11) after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, reports the New York Times.
The star wrote three Tony Award-nominated plays during the 1960s - Tchin-Tchin, Ben Franklin in Paris, and Dylan, which featured veteran British actor Alec Guinness.
Michaels is survived by his longtime wife Louisette, sister Meryle Ober, and his children Cotter and Candia.

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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star RICARDO CHAVIRA has been arrested by cops in Los Angeles, reportedly on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).
The actor, who plays Eva Longoria’s onscreen husband Carlos, was stopped by officers as he drove through the city in the early hours of Tuesday (03May11).
TMZ.com reports he was subjected to field sobriety tests before he was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Chavira was being held on $25,000 (£15,600) bail as WENN went to press.

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SOUTH PARK creators TREY PARKER and MATT STONE’s musical THE BOOK OF MORMON is leading the way at this year’s (11) Tony Awards after scooping 14 nominations.
The hit show has garnered nods across the board including the coveted Best Musical category at the 65th annual prizegiving, which honours the best on Broadway.
The Book of Mormon will go up against Catch Me If You Can, The Scottsboro Boys and Sister Act for the top prize.
Chris Rock’s play The Motherf**ker with the Hat will compete for Best Play against War Horse, Good People and Jerusalem.
The ceremony is sure to be a star-studded event - Hollywood actor Al Pacino is nominated in the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play category for his part in The Merchant of Venice, while Vanessa Redgrave (Driving Miss Daisy) will go head-to-head with Frances McDormand (Good People) for the Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play title.
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe missed out on landing a nomination for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, but his co-star John Larroquette is up for the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical trophy.
The satirical musical grabbed seven other nominations, including Best Revival of a Musical.
In the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play category, British actor Mackenzie Crook (Jerusalem) will face off against Billy Crudup (Arcadia), as well as John Benjamin Hickey (The Normal Heart), Arian Moayed (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo) and Yul Vazquez (The Motherf**ker with the Hat).
Meanwhile, Ellen Barkin (The Normal Heart), Edie Falco (The House of Blue Leaves), Judith Light (Lombardi), Joanna Lumley (La Bete) and Elizabeth Rodriguez (The Motherf**ker with the Hat) are all up for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play.
The winners will be announced on 12 June (11) at The Beacon Theatre in New York City.
The main list of nominees is as follows: Best Play: Good People Jerusalem The Motherf**ker with the Hat War Horse Best Musical: The Book of Mormon Catch Me If You Can The Scottsboro Boys Sister Act Best Book of a Musical: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson - Alex Timbers The Book of Mormon - Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone The Scottsboro Boys - David Thompson Sister Act- Cheri Steinkellner, Bill Steinkellner and Douglas Carter Beane Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre: The Book of Mormon - Music & Lyrics: Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt Stone The Scottsboro Boys - Music & Lyrics: John Kander and Fred Ebb Sister Act- Music: Alan Menken, Lyrics: Glenn Slater Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown - Music & Lyrics: David Yazbek Best Revival of a Play: Arcadia The Importance of Being Earnest The Merchant of Venice The Normal Heart Best Revival of a Musical: Anything Goes How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play: Brian Bedford - The Importance of Being Earnest Bobby Cannavale - The Motherf**ker with the Hat Joe Mantello - The Normal Heart Al Pacino- The Merchant of Venice Mark Rylance - Jerusalem Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play: Nina Arianda - Born Yesterday Frances McDormand - Good People Lily Rabe - The Merchant of Venice Vanessa Redgrave - Driving Miss Daisy Hannah Yelland - Brief Encounter Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical: Norbert Leo Butz - Catch Me If You Can Josh Gad- The Book of Mormon Joshua Henry - The Scottsboro Boys Andrew Rannells - The Book of Mormon Tony Sheldon - Priscilla Queen of the Desert Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical: Sutton Foster - Anything Goes Beth Leavel - Baby It’s You! Patina Miller - Sister Act Donna Murphy- The People in the Picture Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play: Mackenzie Crook - Jerusalem Billy Crudup - Arcadia John Benjamin Hickey - The Normal Heart Arian Moayed - Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo Yul Vazquez - The Motherf**ker with the Hat Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Play: Ellen Barkin - The Normal Heart Edie Falco - The House of Blue Leaves Judith Light - Lombardi Joanna Lumley - La Bete Elizabeth Rodriguez - The Motherf**ker with the Hat Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical: Colman Domingo - The Scottsboro Boys Adam Godley - Anything Goes John Larroquette - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Forrest McClendon - The Scottsboro Boys Rory O’Malley - The Book of Mormon Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical: Laura Benanti- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Tammy Blanchard - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Victoria Clark - Sister Act Nikki M
. James - The Book of Mormon Patti LuPone - Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown Best Direction of a Play: Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris - War Horse Joel Grey & George C
. Wolfe - The Normal Heart Anna D
. Shapiro - The Motherf**ker with the Hat Daniel Sullivan - The Merchant of Venice Best Direction of a Musical: Rob Ashford - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Kathleen Marshall - Anything Goes Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker - The Book of Mormon Susan Stroman - The Scottsboro Boys Best Choreography: Rob Ashford - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Kathleen Marshall - Anything Goes Casey Nicholaw - The Book of Mormon Susan Stroman - The Scottsboro Boys Best Orchestrations: Doug Besterman - How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying Larry Hochman - The Scottsboro Boys Larry Hochman and Stephen Oremus - The Book of Mormon Marc Shaiman and Larry Blank - Catch Me If You Can
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