Tuesday, 31 March 2015

'I was really mean because I was so fed up!' Vanessa Hudgens reveals the struggles she faced dating ex Zac Efron

PUBLISHED: 00:27, 31 March 2015 | UPDATED: 15:44, 31 March 2015

Dating a heartthrob not all it is cracked up to be.

Vanessa Hudgens has revealed her relationship with Zac Efron made her a bad person at times.

The 26-year-old has told the New York Times that she struggled during her very public relationship with her onscreen High School Musical.

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Vanessa Hudgens has revealed she struggled with the attention Zac Efron got during their relationship

In their five years together - the pair met on the set of the Disney movie in 2005 - the star said she found herself frustrated and lashing out.

However, it was not Zac that was the issue but rather the attention he got from his legion of female fans.

The Spring Breakers star said: 'I went through a phase when I was really mean because I was so fed up.

Tough times: The couple (pictured 2010) were together for five years after meeting on the set of High School Musical

Moving on: The star is now dating Austin Butler (seen here last month) and he has helped renew her Christian faith

'Girls were running after him, and I was giving them death stares. Then I realised that's not what that's about. ''Spread the love, be a good person, they support you, be nice.'''

While she may have learnt to deal with the girls, their relationship did not last the distance.

The actress - who is currently starring in stage musical Gigi - has of course since moved on with live-in boyfriend and fellow actor Austin Butler.

She is seen in a snap from her Instagram baring her toned stomach in a black crop top on Monday.

She captioned it: 'Baby dolls it's cloudy in NY, but I'm ready for the spring sun to kick in!

Vanessa told the Times that not only has she found happiness with Austin, she has also found a renewed passion for Christianity.

Raised Catholic, the star said she 'never felt very connected to it' but has been able to find a closer connection through Australian mega church Hillsong, which her boyfriend is a member of.

She said of the Pentecostal services: 'It feels like Arcade Fire - it's epic like that.

'They really focus on you having your own personal relationship with Jesus, which is wonderful.'

Vanessa also says at heart she is a bit of a hippie when it comes to spirituality and life as a whole.

'I'm a definite hippie. I'm literally my happiest self when I'm dancing half naked on a grass field listening to Led Zeppelin.'

New role: Vanessa is currently starring as the title role of musical Gigi, which is now on Broadway

Vanessa Hudgens discusses her nerves for lead role in Gigi

In her new musical role based on Colette's 1944 novel, Vanessa gets to push the boundaries as a precocious and free-spirited courtesan-in-training who strikes up a friendship with a wealthy playboy

According to the star, it is a celebration of strong women: 'It literally felt like it was a massive group of feminists, you could just feel the serious girl power in the room.'

Vanessa said she has in the past struggled to define herself as a feminist - but that has now changed.

'When yo hair crazy and your boy don't pick up the phone' Vanessa shared this photo on Saturday night as she hung out with her Broadway show cast mates

'I used to be on the fence about it just because I feel like it gets to a certain place where it almost has the reverse effect, where it's so overpowering and so aggressive that it's like rather than just standing up for female pride and female rights, it becomes, like, ''I am the man.''

'But now I feel like there's this new wave of feminists coming up that are truly about equal rights for women. I mean, Beyoncé is, like, killing the game, and I love her.'

Wild Saturday night: The singer had a blast with pals after the opening night of her show and wrote alongside this snap 'BEST. NIGHT. EVER. Gigi blessings, NY nights with my girl Steffanie, and danced my face off with Alan Cumming. Saturday night was one for the books.'

Vanessa Hudgens is old school glam in Gigi trailer

Adorable rare clouded leopard cubs make their first appearance at Florida zoo at just three weeks old

Is it time for a cat nap yet? Adorable rare clouded leopard cubs make their first appearance at Florida zoo at just three weeks old

Endangered female kittens were born at Zoo Miami in Florida just three weeks ago, the facility said on Monday
They are being held in enclosure with mother to 'avoid any external stress and allow them to all properly bond'
They already sport the clouded leopard's characteristic large, dark and cloud-like spots on a light background
Birth is a victory in the fight to preserve vulnerable species, which is not closely related to the African leopard

By SOPHIE JANE EVANS FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

PUBLISHED: 23:27, 30 March 2015 | UPDATED: 04:51, 31 March 2015

With their tiny pink noses, soft furry coats and sleepy eyes, these two clouded leopard cubs are simply adorable.

The highly endangered kittens, which are both female, were born at Zoo Miami in Florida just three weeks ago, a treat for the facility's doting keepers.

They are currently being held in an enclosure with their mother, Serai, to 'avoid any external stress and allow the mother to properly bond with them'.

Adorable: These female clouded leopard cubs were born at Zoo Miami in Florida just three weeks ago, a treat for the facility's doting keepers

Playful: They are being held in an enclosure with their mother to 'avoid any external stress and allow the mother to properly bond with them'

Sisters: The cubs (left and right) already sport the clouded leopard's characteristic large, dark and cloud-like spots on a light background

Both Serai, and the cubs' father, Rajasi, were born in 2011 in other American zoos. The newborn kittens are the parents' second successful litter.

The tiny cats, which are yet to be named, already sport the clouded leopard's characteristic large, dark and cloud-like spots on a light background.

Their birth is a victory in the fight to preserve a vulnerable species, which is not closely related to the African leopard.

'Both offspring are doing well and the mother continues to be attentive and nurse them on a regular basis,' the zoo told AP on Monday.

Visitors should be able to view the kittens in the coming weeks.

The clouded leopard, which is medium sized, lives in forests of South East Asia. In total, fewer than 10,000 are thought to exist in the wild.

'Doing well': 'Both offspring are doing well and the mother continues to be attentive and nurse them on a regular basis,' the zoo said Monday

Sleepy: The clouded leopard, which is medium sized, lives in forests of South East Asia. Fewer than 10,000 are thought to exist in the wild

Found in the wild in southern China, Myanmar and Malaysia, adult clouded leopards typically weigh between 30 and 50 pounds (14 to 23 kilograms).

The secretive cats have a very long tail with relatively short legs and large paws.

They eat birds and mammals such as monkeys, deer and porcupines, and are, in turn, prey to human hunters who prize them for their pelts.

Three weeks old: The secretive cats have a very long tail with relatively short legs and large paws. Above, the adorable newborn kittens

Tulisa Contostavlos, Amma Asante, Caprice and Chloe-Jasmine at National Film Awards

She's a real show pony! Tulisa Contostavlos flaunts her unicorn tattoo in one shoulder dress as she leads the glamour at National Film Awards

By KATE THOMAS FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 19:47, 31 March 2015 | UPDATED: 21:55, 31 March 2015

She's been lying low since releasing her comeback single Living Without You in January.

But Tulisa Contostavlos made a glamorous appearance at the National Film Awards at Porchester Hall in London on Tuesday night, looking ladylike in a one-shoulder pink dress.

The former X Factor judge's summery, one-shoulder number was nipped in at the waist with a slim black belt.

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Pretty in pink: Tulisa Contostavlos made a stylish appearance at The National Film Awards 2015, held at Porchester Hall in London on Tuesday evening

Tulisa's dress showed off the inkings on her arms and her giant unicorn shoulder tattoo, which she got to cover up an older ying-yang symbol.

The 26-year-old star's paired the pretty look with a smoky eye and a pink lip, swishing her raven locks from side to side as she strutted down the red carpet.

Tulisa got primped and preened to perfection for her big night on the town with a visit to her local hair salon earlier in the day.

Tatted up: Tulisa showed off her unicorn inking on her shoulder blade as she arrived outside the venue

Summery: The cute pastel number was nipped in at the waist with a leather belt

Perfect pose: Tulisa worked her angles on the red carpet at the glamorous event

Soft and simple: Tulisa set off her minidress with a matching pale pink lip and dramatic false eyelashes

Turning over a new leaf: The N-Dubz singer had put her legal woes firmly behind her

Tulisa talks about seeing the light at the end of the tunnel

She was joined at the awards ceremony by a host of stars including X Factor finalist Chloe-Jasmine Whichello and model Caprice.

After a hellish two years, Tulisa has put her legal woes firmly behind her.

She cleared her name of drugs charges after a tough trial in July 2014, but was found guilty of hitting TOWIE star Vas J. Morgan at the 2013 V Festival earlier this year.

Leading the glamour: Tulisa was joined by a host of stars including Chloe-Jasmine Whichello and Caprice

Pampering session: Earlier in the day, Tulisa was seen leaving her hair salon in London

Every day's a catwalk: The star strutted her stuff down the street en route to the awards

No album in sight: The star has been taking her musical comeback slowly after releasing her single Living Without You earlier this year

Making an entrance: Eccentric X Factor star Chloe-Jasmine Whichello went for a bright red number at the National Film Awards

Little Red Riding Hood: The quirky model was draped in flowing fabric

Tulisa has been open about her ordeal, which resulted in her losing her job as an X Factor judge and forces her to put her career on hold.

'I genuinely had my ups and downs throughout the year, I had moments when I woke up in the morning and I was like "I can do this, I’m gonna get through this', she said during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show.

'Then there were days when I was literally crying my eyes out on the bathroom floor with a bottle of vodka.

'It really did vary on the day and the moment but I would say my overall approach to the situation was to stay strong and I knew in my mind I had to stay strong, I didn’t really have a choice.'

On-trend: Model Caprice opted for a sheer mesh dress with black lace detailing

Glamorous as ever: The 43-year-old Ladies Of London star set off her dress with dazzling silver accessories

Fancy seeing you here: Big Brother 2014 runner-up Ashleigh Coyle wowed in a white gown

Winning smile: The blonde came second to Helen Wood on last year's edition of the show

Dressed up: Popular actress Linda Robson was joined by her husband Mark Dunford

Jewel hues: A Way of Life director Amma Asante donned a dramatic purple dress

Glam: Former EastEnders star Kierston Wareing opted for a striking maxi dress

Chic: The Inbetweeners star Belinda Stewart Wilson looked lovely in a simple black dress

Fashion lover Nicola Peltz models a series of summery looks for new magazine shoot... as she talks about her Rihanna obsession

By REBECCA DAVISON FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 11:07, 31 March 2015 | UPDATED: 12:29, 31 March 2015

She's perhaps best known for starring in Hollywood blockbuster, Transformers: Age Of Extinction - and Nicola Peltz looks incredible as she models a series of summery looks for a fashion shoot.

The 20-year-old wowed in a white mini dress as well as a Bardot-style top and summery skirt for ASOS magazine, shot by Ben Morris, as well as a colourful zig-zag beaded two-piece.

In the accompanying interview, the actress, who also stars on the cover of the May issue, in which she talks about her love of pop singer, Rihanna.

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All white: Nicola Peltz models a series of summery looks in the latest issue of ASOS magazine - including this white cut-out mini dress

Zig-zags: A colourful beaded two-piece looked stunning on the Transformers actress

She said: 'She can put on anything. In the video [FourFiveSeconds] with Kayne, she puts on his jacket and it looks like it was made for her.'

Nicola also talked about how much she loves fashion and said choosing looks for the red carpet is a dream come true.

'Picking through dresses was like heaven,' she told the publication. 'The acting is the hard work, the red carpet is the celebration, so you need to feel good.'

All that glitters: The star talks about her obsession with Rihanna in the accompanying interview

Split second: The fashion lover also talked about how much she loves fashion and said choosing looks for the red carpet is a dream come true

Loving it: 'Picking through dresses was like heaven,' she told the publication of her red carpet looks 'The acting is the hard work, the red carpet is the celebration, so you need to feel good'

Nicola Peltz discusses working with Mark Wahlberg on Transformers

Read the full interview with Nicola Peltz in the latest ASOS magazine

She also credits her family for supporting her with her acting dreams.

'I went to summer camp at elementary school and fell in love with acting,' she said. 'I came back begging my mum to let me try it.

'As long as I was willing to work as hard in school, she would support it.'

Nicola comes from a successful acting family and her brother Will is also enjoying a career in the industry.

Showing her support for her sibling, Nicola recently tweeted:

'hello everyone!! my brother @willpeltz is on CSICYBER tonight at 10/9c on CBS! make sure to watchhhh.'

Nicola's next project is to star opposite Christian Bale in Deep Blue Good-By - with the stunner tweeting that she is 'Sooo excited.'

The movie, which is slated for release in 2016, tells the story of Detective Travis McGee, who sets out to locate a WWII treasure.

Rosamund Pike and Peter Dinklage are also set to star in the upcoming film.

Read the full interview with Nicola Peltz in the latest ASOS magazine.

Selena Gomez works up a sweat as she chops wood on the set of her new period drama in Georgia

By MAILONLINE REPORTER

PUBLISHED: 16:19, 30 March 2015 | UPDATED: 19:23, 31 March 2015

She is filming her new drama In Dubious Battle in Atlanta, Georgia.

And it appears that Selena Gomez's character is quite the multitasker.

Just hours after being pictured cradling an infant on the set of the period flick, the starlet channeled her more masculine side as she chopped away at some wood.

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Shooting scenes: Selena Gomez was spotted back on set of her new period drama In Dubious Battle in Atlanta, Georgia this week

The 22-year-old plays young mother Lisa London in onscreen adaptation of the 1936 novel by John Steinbeck.

She could be seen dressed in 1930's garb, a simple cotton floral frock with buttons on the front and frilled sleeves.

She also donned some modern black wellington boots hinting that she was just practicing her wood-chopping skills in-between takes.

Quite the multitasker: The 22-year-old star appeared to have a firm grip on the axe as she steadied herself with her foot on the tree stump. A toy baby lay on a seat beside her

Simple: The Heart Wants Wants What It Wants singer looked pretty in a floral cotton dress and wellington boots

Previously the singer was seen cradling a baby to her chest while awaiting director James Franco's instruction ahead of a rural scene.

Selena appeared rather taken with the tot as she mingled with co-star Josh Hutcherson before taking centre stage amongst an ensemble cast of extras dressed as farm workers.

But if she looked like an expert as she cradled the baby, it was with good reason – the actress had previously been given a lifelike doll with which to practice shortly after arriving on set.

Giving it her all: The Spring Breakers star gave it some welly as she got into character as Lisa London - a young mother in the 1930s

Period drama: Selena's new movie tells the story of an activist who gets caught up in a labour movement with Californian farm workers

Lovely: The actress cradled a baby earlier on set which caught the attention of producers Andrea Iervolino & Monika Bacardi

Making sure not to fall as she made her way around the uneven field upon which they filmed, Selena rehearsed with the doll for close to two hours before being trusted with the real thing.

The actress later caught the eye of visiting producers Andrea iervolino and Monika Bacardi - both of whom crowded round to get a glimpse of the baby.

Their latest venture, set during the Great Depression, tells the story of an activist who gets caught up in a labour movement with Californian farm workers.

There you go: Producer Andrea Iervolino greeted the former Disney star with a kiss on the cheek

The actress joined her A-list cast for another day of production of the period piece but took time out of her busy shooting schedule to show off her glamorous side with a throwback photo on her Instagram page.

The multihypenate entertainer sported a disheveled hairstyle with her long brunette tresses loosely gathered in a low ponytail.

Selena did her best to appear as the hard-working woman by showing her Selenator fans her glamorous side on social media also on Friday

Side by side: Josh Hutcherson, who takes a lead role in the film, mingled with Iervolino and Bacardi

The ex-girlfriend of Justin Bieber shared a snap of herself from a prior photo shoot displaying a cleavage baring ensemble while looking seductive on a sandy beach.

With full makeup and hair treatment no doubt completed by a glam squad, the pop star was all dolled up for the photo spread.

Most recently, Selena just finished filming The Revised Fundamentals Of Caregiving in the same Georgia capital with actor Paul Rudd.

Plenty to talk about: Iervolino and Hutcherson enjoyed a lively chat on set

Getting in on the act: Selena later posed for a photo with the two producers

In addition to her dramatic movies, the star is anticipating the September 25 release of the animated sequel Hotel Transylvania 2 in which she reprises her voiceover role of Mavis.

Music wise, her EDM single I Want You To Know with alleged beau Zedd continues to stay on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

Meanwhile, it was revealed that the ex-girlfriend of Justin Bieber gave some helpful advice and ideas to comedian Jeff Ross for him to use at recent Bieber's Comedy Central Roast.

Selena Gomez hums Beyonce's Yonce while on set

A-list cast: The BFF of Taylor Swift was accompanied by the film's director James Franco along with the star-studded ensemble: Josh Hutcherson, Robert Duvall, Ashley Greene, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ahna O'Reilly, and Analeigh Tipton among others (posted on Friday)

Self-proclaimed Roastmaster General and the event's organizer Jeff Ross revealed that he reached out to the 21-year-old crooner's former love for ideas on how to make fun of Justin.

'I talked to Selena Gomez,' he shared to Huff Post about his research to dig up dirt.

'I ran into her and asked her for advice on roasting the Biebs, and she said, "Tell the truth. That always worked for me."'

The Comedy Central special aired on March 30.

In Dubious Battle: The James Franco-directed film is an adaptation of the 1936 John Steinbeck novel under the same title and tells the story of an activist who gets caught up in the labor movement for farm workers in California during the 1930s (shared on March 21)

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Tuesday, 31 March 2015

'I was really mean because I was so fed up!' Vanessa Hudgens reveals the struggles she faced dating ex Zac Efron

'I was really mean because I was so fed up!' Vanessa Hudgens reveals the struggles she faced dating ex Zac Efron

Adorable rare clouded leopard cubs make their first appearance at Florida zoo at just three weeks old

Is it time for a cat nap yet? Adorable rare clouded leopard cubs make their first appearance at Florida zoo at just three weeks old

Tulisa Contostavlos, Amma Asante, Caprice and Chloe-Jasmine at National Film Awards

She's a real show pony! Tulisa Contostavlos flaunts her unicorn tattoo in one shoulder dress as she leads the glamour at National Film Awards

Fashion lover Nicola Peltz models a series of summery looks for new magazine shoot... as she talks about her Rihanna obsession

Fashion lover Nicola Peltz models a series of summery looks for new magazine shoot... as she talks about her Rihanna obsession

Selena Gomez works up a sweat as she chops wood on the set of her new period drama in Georgia

Selena Gomez works up a sweat as she chops wood on the set of her new period drama in Georgia