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ROBERT PATTINSON almost fell asleep when he met the producers of the TWILIGHT movies for the first time - because he’d downed anti-anxiety drug Xanax to prevent a panic attack.
The actor has confessed he tried out the calming pills after becoming "paranoid" about messing up important auditions, according to The Observer Magazine.
He admits he took the medication before meeting Twilight producers when he was being lined up for his role as Edward Cullen - but it made him so drowsy he almost passed out.
Pattinson tells the publication, "I’d never had a Xanax before. But I’d started getting so paranoid about messing up auditions all the time that I would actually mess them up. So I took like half a Xanax (before my Twilight audition). And it went really well, so when I had to go and meet the producers I thought, ‘I’m just gonna take another Xanax!’ And then I went in and almost fell asleep."

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Reformed rockers the STONE ROSES are taking their reunion shows on the road - they’ve announced festival slots in Scotland, Spain, and Japan.
The cult British band smashed the record for U.K. concert sales last month (Oct11) when they sold all 240,000 tickets for their reunion shows in Manchester, England in less than an hour.
The Fools Gold hitmakers had promised fans more gigs would be announced - and on Monday (07Nov11) they confirmed three festival dates next summer (12).
They will be on the bill at Scotland’s T in the Park, at Benicassim in Valencia, Spain, and at Japan’s Fuji Rock Festival.

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Acclaimed hip-hop stars THE ROOTS are to be honoured with a mural in their native Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The You Got Me hitmakers, founded by rapper Black Thought and drummer Ahmir ‘?uestlove’ Thompson, will become the subject of Mural Arts’ new project, and organisers are asking for artists interested in participating to submit idea suggestions by 21 November (11).
A statement posted on the Mural Arts website reads: "The project will be located along South Street, an area in which Black Thought and ?uestlove practiced (sic) and showcased their musical skills.
"Mural Arts will produce a larger-than-life mural to showcase the breadth of The Roots’ musical accomplishments and their place in the pantheon of Philadelphia’s rich musical history." Thompson is humbled by the recognition and in a post on Twitter.com he writes, "career highlight for me".
The artwork is expected to be completed by July 2012.

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An ODD FUTURE concert in Austin, Texas descended into chaos on Sunday (06Nov11) after a crowd member threw a bottle onstage, hitting rapper TYLER, THE CREATOR in the head.
Tyler was performing one of his solo tracks with his controversial hip-hop collective when someone in the audience launched the missile at the stage.
The bottle struck Tyler during a rap and prompted him to halt the gig as his bandmates retaliated and fired a water bottle back in the direction of the unidentified assailant, before jumping into the crowd in an attempt to find the culprit.
Video footage of the incident has since been posted on TMZ.com. It is unknown if the Odd Future frontman sustained any injuries as a result of the incident, or if his bandmates found the suspect.

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Rapper DRAKE has been targeted by bootleggers again - his latest release has been leaked online.
The Best I Ever Had hitmaker was due to officially unveil his sophomore project, Take Care, next week (begs14Nov11), but the full disc was uploaded to the Internet on Sunday (06Nov11).
Drake is choosing to stay upbeat about the leak, encouraging fans to continue supporting the album by purchasing it if they like what they hear.
He wrote, "Listen, enjoy it, buy it if you like it… and take care until next time." It’s the second time Drake has had to contend with music bootleggers - last year (10) his debut album, Thank Me Later, also surfaced online two weeks prior to its scheduled release date.

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ODD FUTURE rapper LEFT BRAIN is facing assault charges after allegedly striking a female photographer at a festival appearance last month (Oct11).
Amy Harris claims her camera was knocked out of her hands when she was slapped by the star, real name Vyron Turner, during the group’s performance at the Voodoo Experience in New Orleans, Louisiana on 30 October (11).
And now Harris has decided to take legal action after the hip-hop collective threatened her credibility by denying the altercation.
Releasing a statement on her official website, she writes, "After he so publicly attacked me, I truly believed that an apology would be immediately forthcoming, which is why I declined to press charges at that time.
"The unexpected turn of events, including an attack by Odd Future on my credibility and motives for discussing the incident, have caused me to re-evaluate my initial decision. I’ve contacted an attorney… and am pursuing my options.
"At a minimum, I am seeking a public apology from Vyron Turner. Ultimately, I want a resolution in which Turner is held accountable for his actions." Turner faces a misdemeanour battery charge, which carries a $1,000 (£625) fine and a maximum six-month prison sentence if convicted.

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MOTLEY CRUE star VINCE NEIL has paid a $1,000 (£625) fine to settle his legal troubles stemming from a physical altercation earlier this year (11).
The singer initially denied charges of misdemeanour battery and disorderly conduct for allegedly shouting obscenities at TV reporter Alicia Jacobs, a former girlfriend, and poking her with his finger at the Las Vegas Hilton in March (11).
Neil was expected to resolve the case by accepting a plea deal after waving his right to stand trial, and on Monday (07Nov11) the star’s lawyer pleaded guilty to the latter charge on the rocker’s behalf.
The Justice of Peace dismissed the singer’s more serious charge of battery and then ordered Neil to pay the small sum, according to the Associated Press.

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Actress PHYLLIS LOVE has passed away at the age of 85.
She died of complications from Alzheimer’s disease at her California home on 30 October (11).
Love was best known for her contributions to theatre, making her Broadway debut in The Member of the Wedding in 1950. She also appeared in Country Girl, Bus Stop and The Rose Tattoo.
Born in Iowa in 1925, she also appeared in the 1956 film Friendly Persuasion and guest starred in hit TV shows Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Outer Limits, The Fugitive and The Twilight Zone.
She retired from the entertainment industry in the 1970s.

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Actress TATYANA ALI is set to explore her Latin family roots during a new episode of U.S. TV show PASSPORT.
The former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star recently visited Panama to trace her family’s heritage and culture and now she’ll share her emotional journey with fans on TV show Passport: Panama on Tuesday (08Nov11).
The project gave the budding singer a chance to fulfil her dream of performing in front of a live audience in Spanish - with reggaeton band Los Rabanes.
She says, "It’s much easier to know exactly where you’re going when you know where you come from." Ali isn’t the first star to explore her family history on the show - actor Wilmer Valderrama recently starred in Passport: Venezuela and Happy Feet’s Carlos Alazraqui also featured in Passport: Argentina.

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JOHN RANDOLPH HEARST, JR., the trustee of the Hearst Family Trust, has died, aged 77.
Hearst was also a member of the Board of Directors of Hearst Corporation and two Hearst Foundations.
He died in New York City on Friday (04Nov11).
The third grandson of publisher William Randolph Hearst, he was appointed a trustee of the Hearst Family Trust in April, 1972, the same year he joined the Hearst Foundations as a director.
Hearst started out as a photographer for the Hearst-owned New York Daily Mirror in the 1950s, and in recognition of his interest in photojournalism, Hearst Newspapers commissioned a travelling trophy, the John R. Hearst Jr. Prize for Photo Excellence, awarded to photographers for Hearst Newspapers.
An ardent boating enthusiast, he also served as an editor for Hearst publication Motor Boating & Sailing magazine.

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Actor RYAN MERRIMAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving.
The Final Destination 3 star, 28, was stopped by police on Sunday night (06Nov11) following an alleged traffic violation in Newport Beach, California, but cops decided to administer a field sobriety test after noticing signs of intoxication.
Merriman reportedly struggled to complete the task and was taken into custody and booked for a DUI, according to GossipCop.com.
He is currently being held on $2,500 (£1,563) bail.

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THE HELP star JESSICA CHASTAIN is set to play the late PRINCESS DIANA in an upcoming movie about the British royal’s life, according to a new report.
The redhead will lead the cast of Caught in Flight after beating out Pirates of the Caribbean star Keira Knightley for the role, reports industry website IndieWire.com.
The controversial project is set to focus on the late royal’s rumoured two-year love affair with a heart surgeon in the mid-1990s.
The script was penned by British playwright Stephen Jeffreys and the movie is due to begin shooting in March, 2012.

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Filmmaker WOODY ALLEN has opened up the doors of his private life to become the subject of his very first candid documentary.
Curb Your Enthusiasm producer Robert Weide followed the notoriously private star for over a year, travelling with him to film sets and revisiting his childhood neighbourhood in Brooklyn, New York, and now he’s set to share all in American Masters - Woody Allen: A Documentary.
The programme will give fans a rare, intimate look into Allen’s home and professional life. It will also feature celebrity interviews with the director’s many collaborators and friends, among them Scarlett Johansson, Penelope Cruz, Antonio Banderas and Martin Scorsese.
Weide says, "Woody Allen was always the big get for me. The prolific nature of Woody’s output has provided me with an embarrassment of riches. In fact, Woody will have made three features just in the time it’s taken me to make this one documentary." The special will premiere on U.S. network PBS on 20 November (11).

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RICKY GERVAIS is adamant KIM CATTRALL is wrong to take offence at his swipe at the SEX AND THE CITY cast, insisting she misunderstood the jibe.
The Office funnyman took aim at several actors when he presented the Golden Globes in January (11), including a joke that Cattrall, 55, and her co-stars had been airbrushed in the poster for the Sex and the City 2 movie.
The actress blasted Gervais following the ceremony, accusing him of "ageism" and making a "cheap" remark - but he’s adamant he was making a serious point about the way Hollywood treats actors as they get older.
He tells Britain’s Guardian Magazine, "It’s the opposite (of what Cattrall said). I don’t think you lose your sensuality at 50. But why are we pandering to Hollywood that you have to look 25? The target is the opposite of what she thought."

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Costumes worn by stars including LADY GAGA, CYNDI LAUPER, SIR MICK JAGGER and KURT COBAIN are set to go under the hammer in a massive memorabilia auction.
A structured black dress worn by Gaga on the cover of Madame Figaro magazine earlier this year (11) is part of the Julien’s Auctions sale and is expected to fetch more than $10,000 (£6,667).
A fake gun she waved in her Born This Way video is also for sale alongside a guitar signed by Bono, a sketch by John Lennon and the costumes worn by the late Beatle and Sir Paul McCartney in the movie Help.
Costumes worn by Jagger and Cobain will also go under the hammer with the dress worn by Lauper in her famous Girls Just Wanna Have Fun promo.
The sale will take place in December (11).

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KIRSTEN DUNST’s new movie MELANCHOLIA is set to be a major contender at the upcoming European Film Awards after landing a massive nine nominations.
The Spider-Man star plays a woman battling depression in the Lars von Trier film and the role has scored her a nod in the Best European Actress category at the European Film Academy prize-giving.
She will compete alongside her Melancholia co-star Charlotte Gainsbourg for the trophy, as well as Tilda Swinton for her role in We Need To Talk About Kevin.
Von Trier also landed a nod in the Best European Director category, while the film will also compete for Best European Film, among others.
The awards will be handed out on 3 December (11) in Berlin, Germany.

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One of JOHN LENNON’s teeth has sold for $30,000 (£20,000) at auction.
The tooth was snapped up by Canadian dentist Michael Zuk at the sale in Stockport, England on Saturday (05Nov11), with the rotten molar fetching more than double its expected selling price.
Avid tooth collector Zuk, who bought the item via telephone bids, says, "Most people would say I was crazy, but I think it’s fantastic."

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SIR RIDLEY SCOTT has confirmed his new BLADE RUNNER movie will go ahead without original star HARRISON FORD.
The Indiana Jones actor took on the lead role in the cult 1982 film, based on a Philip K. Dick novel, playing a retired detective hired to track down a group of androids passing themselves off as human.
Scott recently revealed he is working on a sequel, but he has now confirmed Blade Runner will be back with a whole new cast.
The director tells the Wall Street Journal the project is moving forward "not with the past cast, of course," and when asked whether Ford’s character of Rick Deckard will feature, Scott replies, "No, not really."

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