Rowan Atkinson at the UK premiere of Johnny English Reborn

Actor Rowan Atkinson arrives for the UK premiere of Johnny English Reborn, at the Empire Leicester Square in central London October 2, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]


Actor Rowan Atkinson and his wife Sunetra Sastry arrive for the UK premiere of Johnny English Reborn, at the Empire Leicester Square in central London October 2, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

Actor Rowan Atkinson and his wife Sunetra Sastry arrive for the UK premiere of Johnny English Reborn, at the Empire Leicester Square in central London October 2, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]


Actress Gillian Anderson poses for photographers as she arrives for the UK premiere of Johnny English Reborn, at the Empire Leicester Square in central London October 2, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

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UK studio tour aims to conjure Harry Potter magic

Cast members of the film ''Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets'' post for photographs at the Leavesden Studios in Hertfordshire. [Photo/Agencies]

Wave a wand and a ladle across the room turns in a cauldron. Move your hand and a knife starts to chop.

Warner Brothers aims to recreate the magic of the Harry Potter movies with a major tour at its newly renovated Leavesden Studios on the outskirts of London, with the attraction due to open next spring.

The Hollywood studio behind the record-breaking franchise has relocated the original Great Hall at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and visitors will be treated to a surprise entrance into the towering set.

There they can admire the attention to detail in which the production crews on the eight movies took great pride -- from the elaborate "stonework" of the outer walls to graffiti carved into wooden tables by students.

There will be no floating candles -- that particular piece of magic was conjured by computers, but many of the characters, props, costumes and settings were real-life.

Among the highlights will be the giant spider Aragog suspended from the ceiling, and fans will be able to pose for photographs in one of the "flying" Ford Anglia cars used in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."

The sharp-toothed "The Monster Book of Monsters" has been dusted off, and Buckbeak the "Hippogriff" is getting a meticulous makeover for when the doors of the attraction open.

The studios and neighboring tour space are currently little more than a giant building site, with only a few of the main attractions in place including the shell of the great hall.

Journalists were shown around the site recently as Warner cranked up the publicity ahead of tickets for "Warner Bros. Studio Tour London -- The Making of Harry Potter" going on sale on October 13.

They will cost 21 pounds per child, 28 pounds per adult and 83 pounds for a family of four, and up to 5,000 visitors are expected to be able to take the three-hour tour each day. Tickets must be ordered in advance.

The venture underlines how the Potter phenomenon looks set to go on generating revenue long after the July release of the eighth and final film.

Author J.K. Rowling has also launched the Pottermore website which will allow people to navigate the Potter world and shop for merchandise including, for the first time, e-book versions of the adventures.

A posting on the website said the Pottermore Shop would not open until the first half of 2012, later than expected.

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John Richardson, who won an Oscar for his work on the 1986 movie "Aliens" and was special effects supervisor on the Potter films, demonstrated the wand and hand "tricks" and a number of other devices he developed.

"There are so many kids and so many adults who have grown up with Harry Potter, it's an opportunity for them to be close to all things Harry Potter and at the same time give the public the chance to see what goes into making a movie," he told Reuters.

While famous sets like the Great Hall, Dumbledore's office, the Gryffindor common room and Potter's cupboard under the stairs are being rebuilt, the outer shells will be kept as they were during filming -- scaffold, wood and plaster.

And despite stressing the craftsmanship that went into making the sets, props and costumes for the movies, there will be an area demonstrating the possibilities of green screen technology.

Outside the cavernous warehouse will be a reconstruction of 4 Privet Drive where Harry grew up and of the bridge at Hogwarts.

Visitors will enter the site via a small cinema where they will see a short film about the facility before moving on to the main attractions.

Those tempted to walk off with the cutlery or crockery from the dining tables in the Great Hall beware. As if by magic, weight sensors will trigger an alarm.

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Selena Gomez tells fans to stay true

Selena Gomez says you should never change who you are to impress a guy.

The 19-year-old star - who is dating 17-year-old Justin Bieber - admits she has tried to please ex-boyfriends by altering her personality but she would never do it again because it made her "miserable" and she insists her female fans should follow her advice.

She told Philippines magazine Candy: "The only thing I ever tell my fans is it's just not worth it to be someone you're not.

"I've conformed to a lot of guys that I liked before; it's very easy to want to be what they want you to be. But in the end, it just wasn't enjoyable and I was miserable half the time. Now, I'm very straightforward."

Selena also cryptically praised Justin as a boyfriend, by adding: "The best person is someone you can be yourself with."

The young couple have been dating since March and Justin recently admitted he was "shocked" when the 'Monte Carlo' star agreed to go out with him.

Speaking about how their relationship started, the 'Baby' singer said: "I was pretty shocked. She's very beautiful. We started as friends like two years ago, so we've been friends for a long time, so that's pretty much kind of how it started."

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Brad Pitt has no reverse gear

Brad Pitt can't go "backwards" in his life.

The 47-year-old actor - who raises six children with partner Angelina Jolie - has a "psychological defect" which means he won't rectify a mistake once he realises what has happened.

His "defect" even affects small aspects of his day like missing a turning when he is driving.

He told Empire magazine: "If I'm walking out of the door and I've forgotten something I can't go back and get it. It is something in my nature.

"If I'm driving down the road and I miss a turn, I have to keep going forwards. I can't reverse. It's some kind of psychological defect. I don't know the reason why. I don't like to go backwards. It's just not what I'm good at."

The 'Moneyball' star admits he has always behaved in the same way, and is focus on the next thing hindered his sporting career at school.

Brad - who was previously married to Jennifer Aniston - added: "In high school I played all the sports. I went from one to the other. I played football. I wrestled one year. I was on the diving team one year. I played tennis. I did basketball and I was capable at all of it but I wasn't great at any of it.

"Maybe if I had stuck with one I could have been great. But it's just that, for better or worse, I want to keep moving on."

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Lady Gaga warned off new man

Lady Gaga's friends have warned that her new boyfriend will break her heart.

The 25-year-old singer has been dating 30-year-old Taylor Kinney since meeting him on the shoot for her music video 'You and I' but pals are worried 'The Vampire Diaries' actor will cause her heartbreak after his former girlfriend accused him of being a cheat.

A source told America's Star magazine: "All of her friends are telling her to watch her step - Taylor is bound to break her heart. It's only a matter of time before he finds someone else."

Taylor's ex Brittany Sackett - an estate agent from San Diego - has claimed she was still in a relationship with the actor when he first started dating Gaga, who split from her lover Luc Carl for the second time earlier this year.

Brittany said: "She was with my boyfriend, and I found out he was cheating on me."

The pop megastar wrote 'You and I' about her Luc and she recently admitted she gets emotional when she sings the song because it brings up memories from their relationship.

She explained: "There is not one song on any of my records that wasn't written by me, and I think when you write your own music you find ways to reinvent [the songs] emotionally through yourself and performance so that they are different every night and that song you know, sometimes it's about the guys and sometimes it's about the fans."

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Jennifer Lopez 'rising above' split from Marc

Jennifer Lopez is "rising above" her marriage split.

The 'On the Floor' singer's fellow 'American Idol' judge Randy Jackson insists her separation from husband Marc Anthony in July, after seven years together, is not getting in the way of her career.

Ahead of her performance at the iHeartRadio music festival in Las Vegas at the weekend he told People: "We've been doing auditions and she's rising above.

"She's strong, she's a trooper, she's a great girl. She's amazing."

During her set on Saturday night (24.09.11), Jennifer gave an energetic performance, urging the crowd to go crazy for her.

She said from the stage: "I don't want to see anyone trying to act cool around here. I want to see you dancing and jumping and singing and acting like a fool."

Three times married Jennifer has previously admitted splitting from Marc - with whom she has three-year-old twins Max and Emme - was the "hardest decision" she has ever made, but remains optimistic for the future.

She said: "Sometimes it doesn't work - and that's sad. But I remain an eternal optimist about love. I believe in love. It's still my biggest dream."

The 42-year-old star also recently re-signed to judge 'American Idol' when it returns to screen later this year for a reported $20 million.

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David Beckham delighted with new daughter

File photo of soccer player David Beckham attending a private reception at the British Consul-General's residence in Los Angeles July 8, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

BEVERLY HILLS, California — David Beckham says his new baby girl is nothing like his three sons.

The 36-year-old soccer star says 3-month old Harper Seven is already sleeping through the night and is "a lot calmer" than his boys were at that age.

Besides baby Harper, Beckham and wife Victoria are parents to sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz.

Harper's three brothers are also on dad's side when it comes to her eventual dating life. Beckham says he plans to be "overprotective in every way possible" and his sons will be "exactly the same." He says his boys will take her to and from her dates, and he will answer the door when she gets home.

He talked about Harper while promoting his new fragrance, Homme by David Beckham, recently in Beverly Hills.

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Noel Gallagher slams publicity hungry Lady Gaga

Noel Gallagher has blasted Lady Gaga - claiming her career is based on "meat suits" and "controversy".

The 'AKA. What A Life' singer thinks the 'Bad Romance' star is good at getting attention, but he doesn't think her music will stand the test of time.

He said: "It's all about the meat suit and the controversy. Is it about music? Really? She's got the publicity side sorted, but where's the music.

"Her album gets played a lot around my house by my daughter and it's Madonna-lite. Madonna was hardcore. She took it to the edge musically as well as everything else.

"Twenty years from now, will we listen to Lady Gaga? No. She might think she is making a stand for the freaks and the weirdos. But they're not going to have any decent music to play are they?"

The former Oasis star - who has an 11-year-old daughter Anais with his ex-wife Meg Matthews and two sons, three-year-old Donovan and 10-month-old Sonny, with his current spouse Sara MacDonald - is disappointed that most current rock bands have nothing interesting to say and laments the lack of a "focal point" for rock 'n' roll.

He added in an interview with Q magazine: "Who will retell the rock 'n' roll story for a new generation? The problem with bands these days is half of them get the music right but you read an interview and think, 'I can't buy into them as people.'

"It's become this prevailing thing where, 'It's all about the music.' It's not. It's more than that. The way you look or what you say or what you stand for is crucial. People are so wary of being the spokesman for a generation. It's a tag, but still . I wish someone would provide a focal point."

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Elton John starts 3-year Las Vegas run at Caesars

British singer Elton John performs during his concert in Istanbul July 5, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

LAS VEGAS — Elton John is returning to Las Vegas for a three-year headlining gig at Caesars Palace.

The five-time Grammy winner was set to perform Wednesday night for the first of 16 shows scheduled through October, the first performances of a new show titled "The Million Dollar Piano."

The remainder of the shows during the three-year run have not yet been announced.

John says it's named for the instrument he'll play during the show — a piano that took manufacturer Yamaha four years to build.

"It's going to surprise a lot of people," John said of the instrument earlier this year as the show was announced.

"This isn't like the old days," John said of the new show. "It's going to be certainly different from anything you've seen from me before, as was 'The Red Piano,'" his previous show at Caesars.

His return comes more than two years after that five-year stint that ended in 2009. The run was originally planned for three years but was extended because of demand.

"The Red Piano" included risque imagery — with high-tech videos and large, inflatable props — plus the hits John has become known for during a career that's spanned more than 40 years.

Jason Gastwirth, senior vice president of entertainment for casino owner Caesars Entertainment Corp., believes John's run could be extended again.

"I think it's very possible, both on duration and number of shows," Gastwirth said. "There's been such a large appetite by his fans to come see the show."

John is one of music's most decorated stars, known for songs including "Candle in the Wind," "Rocket Man" and "Bennie and the Jets." He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and honored by the Kennedy Center in 2004 for his lifetime contributions to performing arts.

John won an Academy Award in 1994 for his original song, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight," from Disney's "The Lion King."

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Taylor Lautner worries girls just want wolfman

Taylor Lautner worries girls are only interested in him because of his role in 'Twilight'.

The 19-year-old actor - who plays werewolf Jacob Black in the movie franchise - has previously been linked to Taylor Swift and his 'Abduction' co-star Lily Collins but admits he finds the dating scene tough because he never knows if women want him or Jacob.

He explained: "You definitely have to deal with whether girls are interested in me or Jacob. Sometimes it's hard. Time always lets you know what a person is really like.

"The fans love the characters and they would love anyone who is playing those characters. I'm just the guy who was able to bring Jacob to life."

Although Taylor and his co-star Robert Pattinson play love rivals in the vampire film franchise - their characters both being in love with Bella Swan, played by Kristen Stewart - he insists the rivalry between them doesn't spill over in to real life and they all have a great relationship off set.

In an interview with heat magazine, Taylor explained: "We've been filming together for three or four years and we've all become close. We're great friends and so supportive of one another. It would be a nightmare if there was any rivalry. Having to deal with that for years would be impossible.

"Robert's a great guy. He's hilarious and I think that's the thing people don't see enough of with him. I'm always laughing when I'm with that guy. He's hysterical."

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Scarlett Johansson says privacy invasion is unjust, wrong

Actress Scarlett Johansson poses at the 5th annual Spike TV's Guys Choice awards in Culver City, California June 4, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

Actress Scarlett Johansson on Wednesday spoke out for the first time since leaked nude photos of her appeared on several websites, saying that being a celebrity does not give others the right to invade her privacy.

Earlier this month, the "Iron Man 2" star joined the growing list of Hollywood celebrities, including "High School Musical" actress Vanessa Hudgens and "Friends With Benefits" star Mila Kunis, who have had private photos leaked online at the hands of hackers.

In an interview with CNN, Johansson said celebrities are no different than anyone else when it comes to the right of privacy.

"Just because you're an actor or make films or whatever doesn't mean you're not entitled to your own personal privacy ... if that is sieged in some way, it feels unjust. It feels wrong," said Johansson.

The actress said life in the spotlight -- and in this case, asserting herself in instances where her privacy has been invaded -- can be a struggle.

"It's an adjustment, but I think there are certain instances where you give a lot of yourself and finally you have to kind of put your foot down and say, 'Oh wait, I'm taking it back.'"

Within hours of the photos appearing online on September 15, Johansson's lawyer fired off cease and desist letters to multiple websites. The photos have been taken down by most outlets.

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Lady Gaga sues co. over trademark bids in her name

Lady Gaga performs during the second day of the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada September 24, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

NEW YORK — Lady Gaga says a Nevada-based company is trying to horn in on her fame to market cosmetics and jewelry. She's suing in New York.

The Grammy Award-winning pop star sued Excite Worldwide LLC on Monday. The lawsuit says the company applied without her permission to trademark the names "Lady Gaga" and "Lady Gaga LG" for makeup and baubles.

Excite Worldwide didn't immediately respond to telephone messages Wednesday at numbers listed for the company in Chicago and Henderson, Nevada.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office records show the applications haven't been approved. But the "Poker Face" singer says they're muddying her efforts to add to her own suite of trademarks surrounding her name.

Her suit says customers could be duped into thinking she's affiliated with Excite Worldwide's products. She's seeking unspecified damages.

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Fox's 'New Girl' invited to stay for full TV season

Actress Zooey Deschanel arrives at the Teen Choice Awards in Los Angeles August 7, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

It looks like Fox television's "New Girl" will be around for awhile.

The TV comedy starring Zooey Deschanel got the first full season order of the new TV season on Wednesday, after proving one of the brightest spots in Fox's fall line-up.

Fox entertainment president Kevin Reilly said the network had ordered an additional 11 episodes of the program, after just two have been broadcast. With more than nine million viewers, "New Girl" is Fox's highest-rated fall comedy debut in 10 years.

"We love the charming Zooey Deschanel and the entire cast," said Reilly. "It's great that audiences have responded so positively so far and we're confident that even more people will embrace the show -- and more comedy on FOX -- this season."

The comedy about a ditsy 20-something woman and her three male housemates has so far outshone Fox's costly and much-hyped new dinosaur adventure series "Terra Nova", which attracted just nine million viewers when it debuted on Monday.

It has also bested "Glee" -- the 2010 pop culture sensation whose audience is falling in its third season. Some 8.3 million people watched the quirky musical comedy on Tuesday.

Fox's other headline new venture "The X Factor" drew a smaller (12.1 million) total audience than many industry watchers had expected for its premiere last week.

Creator Simon Cowell had predicted that "X Factor" would trump his old singing contest "American Idol", also on Fox, in the ratings. But Fox executives say that last week's debut audience for "X Factor" was in line with the network's expectations.

After the first week of the new 2011-12 TV season, Fox was the top network in primetime among 18-49 year olds most prized by advertisers, while CBS came first in overall viewers for the third straight year.

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David Beckham gets sons' help

David Beckham sought the advice of his three sons for his new men's fragrance.

The soccer star is to release his latest scent, David Beckham Homme, and admits he wanted to get the opinions of Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, nine, and six-year-old Cruz before making any final decisions.

David - who also has 11-week-old daughter, Harper Seven, with fashion designer wife Victoria - told Us Weekly magazine: "Anytime I get a fragrance to try, I give all of my sons a tester. Kids are so honest, so they say they love it or they hate it. As soon as they smelled this one, they were like, 'We love it!' "

The 36-year-old athlete describes the citrus-based scent as "masculine" and "very fresh" as says it was influenced by what he normally wears.

He said: "It has always got to be something I like, based on something I know another man would like or that women like to smell. I always try to go for a scent that is kind of my personality and the things I do day in and day out."

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Jessica Simpson pregnant?

Jessica Simpson is reportedly pregnant with her first child.

The singer-and-actress is said to be expecting a baby with her former NFL player fiance, Eric Johnson, and has already been having some weird cravings.

An insider told In Touch Weekly magazine: "She's already having kooky cravings, especially nacho chips dipped in chocolate, which satisfies her urge for salty and sweet. She's also developed a taste for cheesy popcorn and non-alcoholic margaritas."

Speculation has been rife for weeks that Jessica was pregnant after she was pictured wearing loose-fitting clothing and the news was confirmed at Eric's recent 32nd birthday party after she sent back a celebratory glass of champagne.

Despite the impending arrival, Jessica, 31, and Eric still plan to marry in November.

Jessica - who was previously married to singer Nick Lachey - has made no secret of her desire to become a mother and said she couldn't wait to have kids with Eric.

She revealed: "I definitely see myself having a family with Eric, so that's exciting to think about."

The news will also please Jessica's mother Tina Simpson as she recently revealed she would like more grandchildren to go with two-year-old Bronx, son of daughter Ashlee Simpson and estranged husband Pete Wentz.

She said: "Obviously I'm looking forward to having more grandkids. Bronx is the love of my life."

"I don't mind boys or girls, I'll take anything I get. I'm not picky!"

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Arnold Schwarzenegger orders bronze statue of himself

Arnold Schwarzenegger has ordered an eight foot tall bronze statue of himself.

The actor has personally commissioned at least three "heroic" scale bronze statues which depict him in his body building prime.

The statues are all modelled on a smaller sculpture created in 1980, the year Arnold won his seventh Mr Olympia title, and cost around £100,000 each.

As many as seven of the statues will be made in total, with Tim Parks - the owner of TW Bronze, which is pouring the bronze for the statues - receiving a visit from Arnold, who told him he definitely wants "one for himself."

The 'Terminator' star even took a tour of Tim's operation, and told him "This is fantastic. This is fantastic," upon seeing the statues of himself. He only requested one minor change be made, that its patina be made a little darker.

The first of the statues is being shipped to Thal in Austria, the town where Arnold was born, which houses a museum dedicated to him. The second is set for Columbus, Ohio, where the Arnold Fitness Weekend - inspired by the star - is an annual event.

The third completed statue will be given to the former Governor of California.

When the subject of how many should be made in total, Tim suggested it "ought to be your number," in reference to the seven Mr Olympia titles he earned from 1970 to 1975 and again in 1980, to which Arnold replied: "perfect".

Arnold, 64, is currently locked in a divorce battle with his wife, Maria Shriver, after it emerged he had fathered a child with their housekeeper, Mildred Buena, and he has also moved back into acting, with roles line up in 'The Expendables 2' and he is currently in talks to appear in independent film 'Captive'.

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Gomez to host MTV Europe Music Awards 2011

Singer Selena Gomez poses on arrival at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles August 28, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

U.S. teen actress and singer Selena Gomez will host this year's MTV Europe Music Awards in Belfast on November 6, the music channel said on Monday.

The 19-year-old, who is dating another teenage sensation the 17-year-old Canadian pop star Justin Bieber, will aim to find time to tweet and provide commentary for mtvema.com website as well as her regular hosting duties.

Gomez follows the likes of Justin Timberlake, Eva Longoria, Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg in hosting one of pop music's biggest nights outside the United States.

Although held in a different European city each year, the MTV EMAs tend to be dominated by U.S. acts.

This year, Lady Gaga leads the list of nominations with six, followed by two other U.S. acts -- Katy Perry and Bruno Mars. Bieber has been shortlisted in three categories.

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Naomi Watts happy to be older mother

Naomi Watts is glad she wasn't a young mother.

The actress was 38 when she gave birth to first son, Sasha, now four, and she says she's glad she waited until she was older because she could focus all her energies into parenthood.

Naomi - who also has two-year-old Samuel with partner Liev Schreiber - said: "I had a lot I wanted to do when I was younger, and perhaps I wouldn't have been as focused. I got a lot out of the way in terms of my own dreams.

"You grow up and hopefully become more self-aware. I think I'm a better parent."

Naomi also says she loves seeing Liev with their boys but admits he gets to do more fun stuff with them.

She told America's More magazine: "Liev's moments with the children are amazing. The games just go on and on. I've always said that men are great in the moment, but not good in the planning, like, 'Is there milk in the fridge?' and 'Do we have diapers?'"

The Australian beauty was raised by her mother and says she wants her sons to have a different upbringing to her.

She said: "Not knowing my father always made me feel like a piece of me was missing or unknown.

"I want my sons to feel connected to me and me to them. I want them, above all, to feel sure of who they are. That they are safe in the world. And, of course, connected. To their parents, their friends, their family, the world and themselves.

"This is the most important goal in my life. Everything else is gravy."

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Justin Bieber records Christmas song with Usher

Recording artist Justin Bieber arrives at the "Do Something Awards" in Los Angeles, California August 14, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

Justin Bieber has recorded a Christmas song with Usher.

The 17-year-old pop star is making a festive album and was joined in the studio by his mentor - who signed him to his Raymond Braun Media Group (RBMG) label - to duet on a Yule Tide hit.

Justin tweeted: "just finished a late nt in the studio for the christmas album...it is OFFICIAL...my big bro @UsherRaymondIV is on the album with me! #EPIC (sic)"

The 'Baby' singer insists the track is very Christmassy and he is really pleased with what he and Usher - full name Usher Raymond IV - have produced.

He added in another twitter post: "this duet with me and @USHERRAYMONDIV for #christmas is CRAZY!!!"

Justin is teaming up with a host of music stars for his Christmas record, including The Band Perry and, according to rumours, Taylor Swift and Sean Kingston.

He has already confirmed he has recorded the track 'Falalalala' with Boyz II Men and the LP is being produced by Kuk Harrell.

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Lady Gaga dedicates song to late fan

Lady Gaga dedicated a song to a fan who committed suicide as she performed at the iHeartRadio festival.

The pop superstar was left devastated when she heard the tragic story last week of 14-year-old Jamey Rodemeyer who killed himself because he was being bullied about his sexuality.

While on stage at the Las Vegas music event Gaga paid tribute to Jamey before performing her song 'Hair' as a video montage with his photo played in the background.

She told the crowd: "I lost a little monster this week and I'd like to dedicate this song to him. Tonight, Jamey, I know you're up there and looking at us and you're not a victim. Bullying is for losers. Put your hands up for Jamey!"

Gaga closed the two-day event - which also featured performances from Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Coldplay and Jay-Z - and was joined by Sting for a duet of 'Stand By Me'.

Introducing the musician, she said: "The police are here! Sting is one of my favourite people in the whole world because when I started in this business, I started to meet real legends but they're not always very nice. Sting is one of the kindest, most loving people I've ever met."

After hearing of Jamey's death the 'Born This Way' singer vowed to meet with President Barack Obama to ask him to create legislation which makes bullying at any age a crime.

In a series of tweets, she wrote: "The past days I've spent reflecting, crying, and yelling. I have so much anger. It is hard to feel love when cruelty takes someones life.

"Jamey Rodemeyer, 14 yrs old, took his life because of bullying. Bullying must become be illegal. It is a hate crime.

"I am meeting with our President. I will not stop fighting. This must end. Our generation has the power to end it. Trend it #MakeALawForJamey (sic)"

Before committing suicide Jamey posted the prophetic line "don't forget me when I come crying to heaven's door" from Gaga's song 'The Queen' on his Facebook page followed by a tribute to the pop superstar.

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