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ANGELINA JOLIE turned voice recording sessions for animated movie KUNG FU PANDA 2 into live-action theatre stints to keep her children entertained as they watched their mother at work.
The Hollywood star and mum-of-six took her kids to work while laying down her vocals for the warrior Tigress, and she admits having her very own audience watching her every move made her go the extra mile to crack a smile and make them giggle.
She tells USA Today, "When they’re there and they hear you making kung fu sounds and jumping around, you can see them giggling through the glass.
"It makes you go that much further." Jolie filmed all of her scenes separately from her co-star Jack Black, who voices lead character Po.

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GWYNETH PALTROW has thrilled fans of hit TV show GLEE by hinting she will make guest appearances when the cast tours the U.K. this summer (11).
The actress has proved popular with her portrayal of philosophical substitute teacher Holly Holliday on the series, showing off her vocal talent with renditions of songs including Prince’s Kiss and Umbrella by Rihanna.
The stars of Glee are set to hit the road for a number of live shows in June and July (11), and Paltrow has revealed she is in talks to make cameos at the U.K. performances.
She tells Britain’s Something for the Weekend programme, "Possibly (I’ll appear) - they’ve asked me to do a couple of little surprise things."

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British singer SARAH HARDING regrets undergoing a procedure to plump up her lips, branding it "a very silly thing to do".
The Girls Aloud star was spotted with a noticeably fuller pout earlier this year (11), prompting rumours she had undergone cosmetic surgery.
Harding, 29, admits she opted for a filler procedure in a bid to retain her youthful looks - but she has no plans to repeat the experience.
She tells Britain’s Fabulous magazine, "It’s not something I’m going to be trying again, or anything I would recommend to anyone else. But, yeah, around Christmas I got a little bit experimental and decided to have some filler in my lips. Clearly that was a mistake.
"It was a case of approaching my 30s and not feeling confident about that. It was something that was on my mind a lot. I was very silly. It was a very silly thing to do. Thankfully my lips have gone back down again now and everything’s okay."

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Pop star KATY PERRY showed off her daring side on Sunday (08May11) by completing a bungee jump off a bridge in New Zealand.
The I Kissed A Girl hitmaker is travelling the world with her California Dreams tour and spent a rare day off enjoying the activities on offer in Auckland.
She decided to take the plunge off the city’s Harbour Bridge, and later shared a snap of her jump with her Twitter.com followers.
In an accompanying post, she writes, "Pre-show bungy (sic) jump in New Zealand! Pppshaaah (sic)!"

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Rocker DEBBIE HARRY is keen to start a clothing business in the future - as she has realised she can’t be in BLONDIE forever.
The singer has no immediate plans to retire from making music, but she is thinking about venturing into the fashion business.
She tells Britain’s Attitude magazine, "I feel that I’ve achieved a lot but I don’t want to stop. I want to keep doing things. I don’t want to retire.
"I know that I can’t front a pop or rock band forever, but I would certainly like to keep writing or start a clothing business."

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ROBIN GIBB has hailed DUSTY SPRINGFIELD as the greatest female singer in modern history, insisting no artist can match the soul legend.
The Bee Gees star unveiled a special plaque commemorating the Son of a Preacher Man hitmaker at her former home in Kensington, London on Sunday (08May11) and he used the occasion to praise Springfield’s vocal talent.
Gibb also criticised the current crop of female chart stars, telling reporters they "just pose at singing".
He says, "(Springfield) is probably the greatest female popular singer in the modern pop rock era - since 1963, there’s been no one to match her.
"This includes the United States as well - they can’t come close to her. Today they just pose at singing. She was the genuine article.
"I don’t think there will ever be anyone that could take the place of Dusty Springfield." Springfield, who died in 1999, lived at the London property from 1968 to 1972.

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CEE LO GREEN and DIZZEE RASCAL are backing a new campaign to discourage illegal downloading.
The practise has become rife in recent years, but the Music Matters initiative, devised by Blur’s former manager Niamh Byrne, is asking internet users to think about the repercussions of not paying for tracks.
The campaign’s website directs fans to legal download portals which benefit artists - and chart stars have explained why music is so important to them.
Green says, "(Music) has given my life so much purpose and it has filled me with so much joy that my cup runneth over." Rascal states, "Music matters to me because it pays the bills", while British pop star Paloma Faith adds, "Music matters to me because it articulates things in a way I couldn’t do, with my ridiculous use of the English language."

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Veteran British funnyman JOHN CLEESE is to tell his life story in a new book.
The Monty Python star will lift the lid on his experiences in the upcoming tome with the help of a biographer - they will write alternate pages, with Cleese drawing on his memories for his parts.
He tells Britain’s The Sun, "I don’t think anybody’s ever done one like this. I’d been putting it off - partly because I was too busy, and also because it was too difficult trying to remember things."

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HULK HOGAN spent Sunday (08May11) in a reflective mood to mark the first Mother’s Day since his beloved mum died.
The 57-year-old wrestling icon lost his mum Ruth on New Year’s Eve (31Dec10) and he took to his Twitter.com page on America’s Mother’s Day to express his sadness at her passing.
Hogan told fans, "Happy Mother’s Day to all, this is the first one for me without my mom. My dad, brother and mom have all crossed over. I’m still hangin (sic)." Lindsay Lohan also spent the holiday in a downbeat mood after missing out on the chance to spend the day with her mum Dina in their native New York - but she posted a heartfelt message on the microblogging site praising Dina’s dedication to the actress and her siblings.
She writes, "Happy Mother’s Day mommy! I love you so much… thank you for being strong for me and Cody, Ali, Michael… I wish I was with you in NY @ (sic) home right now… miss your face I love you." Producer Swizz Beatz also took to the site to praise his wife Alicia Keys on her first Mother’s Day, after they welcomed son Egypt last year (10).
In a post, he writes, "Happy 1st (sic) Mother’s Day Alicia Keys thx (thanks) so much for Egypt he is amazing - blessings & love", while the R&B star replied, "You are amazing my love thank u (sic)!" Paying tribute to her mum Kathy, Paris Hilton declared, "You are the best and most beautiful mom in the world! Love you so much! So lucky to have you as my mom." Sharon Osbourne was surprised by her daughter Kelly on Sunday morning, waking up to a room filled with colourful balloons and flowers, and she posted a photo of her gifts on her Twitter page.

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Actress CATHERINE ZETA-JONES is backing a $1.6 million (£1 million) campaign to protect a farm in her native Wales.
The Chicago star wants officials at Britain’s National Trust to acquire the 600-acre Llyndy Isaf property in picturesque Snowdonia so they can preserve the site, which is home to threatened wildlife species.
She says, "The National Trust plays a key role in protecting and managing the Welsh countryside. The beauty and landscape of Snowdonia is truly unique and we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to protect Llyndy Isaf in this stunning part of Wales for future generations.
"If we don’t act now the threat of commercial development could spoil the tranquillity of this special part of Snowdonia." Actor Matthew Rhys has also appealed for help in raising funds to buy the farm, while $800,000 (£500,000) has already been donated to the cause.

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Gay theatre pioneer DORIC WILSON has died. He was 72.
The American playwright/director reportedly passed away in his sleep on Saturday (07May11), but no further information was available as WENN went to press.
Wilson was an early figure in New York’s Off-Off-Broadway scene and he became the first resident playwright at the legendary Caffe Cino in Greenwich Village. His comedy And He Made A Her opened there in 1961 and he went on to work on several other shows, including Pretty People and Now She Dances! Along with his theatre work, Wilson was a keen gay rights activist and he became involved with the Gay Activist Alliance, opening several gay bars.
In 1974, Wilson co-founded TOSOS (The Other Side of Silence), the first professional theatre company to deal openly with gay subject matter. The company produced new plays and revivals by Noel Coward, Joe Orton, Terrence McNally and Lanford Wilson.
In more recent years, Wilson was elected a member of the National Theater Conference and he was also featured in 2010 documentary film Stonewall Uprising.

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Comedian BILL COSBY delivered a motivational message to students in Birmingham, Alabama on Sunday (08May11) in a bid to boost spirits following the recent devastating tornadoes.
Storms swept across six southern states last month (Apr11), and the worst damage occurred in Alabama, where more than 200 people died.
Cosby visited Birmingham’s Miles College on Sunday to speak to graduates and he encouraged them to come together to help rebuild communities.
He said, "Think about what is needed in your neighbourhoods and go about your entrepreneurial self. Work it, rebuild it. This is Alabama. This is you."

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