36 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2014 LIFESTYLE Movies & Music regnancy 2ndp ziin araz mpap Bellfreefro risten Bell says she’s much more comfortable during her second pregnancy - not just because she has a better Kidea of what to expect, but because she’s no longer trailed by paparazzi. The actress established the No Kids Policy earlier this year that saw stars unite to withhold interviews from outlets that published photos of celebrity children without parental permission. With a spate of A-list signees to the policy, entertainment news outlets quickly curbed their practice of showing such images. “The response has been so overwhelming that it’s really almost a moral stance that the consumer demanded their publications take,” Bell said in an interview. “We’re all consuming healthier media now.” She said fellow entertainers have also told her they’re not photographed as often while out with their chil- dren. “I feel a lot safer because I’m not followed at all now,” Bell said. “It makes me feel like we all rallied and did some- thing - the good people that were on the side of responsible parenting and passionate about child welfare spoke up and made a difference and that is a really invigorating feeling.” The 34-year-old “Frozen” star said she’s also feeling good because of her eco-friendly lifestyle, which she discussed Tuesday at an event to promote Neutrogena Naturals. She said the brand “is completely in line with everything I believe in” and “brings the idea of green living to an everyday consumer.”t

Hudson’s hopes for Lohan new JHUD wants ennifer Hudson hopes her new album will give her fans new insight into her life. The J33-year-old singer believes her third studio album, ‘JHUD’, is a “reflection” of true herself and she is excited about people listening to it. She told The Hollywood Reporter: “A part of my dream was for my fans to know me. You should have a sense of who you’re following. Mean Girls “I don’t feel like anything in the album was forced - it’s a reflection of me as a person, as a music lover, as a songwriter. “There are a lot of different elements of J.Hud or Jennifer in there, which is what I’m introducing everyone to.” For the new album, Jennifer worked sequel alongside several top music artists including R. Kelly, and T.I., who all appear on the LP as well as top producers such as and . Meanwhile, the ‘Spotlight’ hitmaker - whose album features a mixture of upbeat tracks and slower ballads - indsay Lohan wants a ‘Mean has revealed she took inspiration for her music videos and lyrics from her own experiences. LGirls’ sequel. The 28-year-old The video for the track which she released as her second single off the album, ‘Walk It Out’, actress - who played Cady was based around the neighborhood in which she grew up. Jennifer said: “Everything about Heron in the cult movie 10 years ago that song reminds me of growing up in the Englewood area, and the boys in the play- - is keen to persuade Tina Fey to pen ground playing basketball, trying to flirt with the girl that’s walking to the candy store.”I a follow-up to the popular 2004 film, wanted to revisit that, and it’s part of my background.” which also starred Rachel McAdams and Amanda Seyfried. When asked about a possible sequel, she told Time Out magazine: “People love the movie. How do you top that? I was with Tina the other day and I said we should do another ‘Mean Girls’ - like an older version, where they’re all housewives and cheating. “That would be really funny. I’ll harass Tina to write it.” Meanwhile, the troubled star, who documented her Diesel previews battle to get her career and life back on track following her sixth stint in rehab last year, is set to make her West End debut in ‘Speed-the- Plow’ at the Playhouse Theatre in London tonight . However, she recently admitted that she’s nervous about performing the lead role in ‘incredible’ Fast the revival of David Mamet’s production but has been working hard at it. She said last month: “I’m working hard, and yesterday was my first day of reading lines on stage. “It was hard work and very scary, but that was what I came prepared for.”I’ve been acting since I was a child, and Furious 7’ but this is completely different and out of my comfort zone.” Lindsay will star in ‘Speed-the-Plow’ until November 29. in Diesel has hailed ‘Fast & Furious 7’ as “incredible” in a Facebook post pre- Vviewing the new film. The action hero - who recently starred in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ - has teased the trailer to the new movie, saying watching the pro- mo was “emotional and bittersweet”, referring specifically to an image of himself with late co-star Paul Walker. His post reads: “Universal came to visit, to show the trailer for FF7. Speechless... yeah, it was that INCREDIBLE! (sic)” The 47-year-old actor added that he wished Walker was around to see the new film for himself. He said: “I Paul joins The 9th must also say, that it was emotional and bittersweet. “We all went above and beyond to make Pablo [Walker’s nickname] proud, but man, I wish he could see what we have created and just how far we have come.” The new film, which is set for release on April 3, 2015, boasts a star-studded cast that includes Dwayne Johnson, Life of Louis Drax Michelle Rodriguez and Tyrese Gibson, as well as Jason Statham and Kurt Russell. What’s more, Vin Diesel revealed in an interview with French radio station Skyrock FM that Iggy Azalea is to make a cameo appearance in ‘Fast & Furious 7’. aron Paul has joined the cast of ‘The 9th Life of Louis Drax’. The A35-year-old actor is to star alongside male model and ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ star Jamie Dornan in Miramax’s upcoming supernatural thriller, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The ‘Breaking Bad’ star will play the titular character’s father, who becomes the target of a criminal investigation when his son suffers a near-fatal acci- Shatner linked to dent. The film is based on Liz Jensen’s best-selling novel of the same name and the story begins on Louis Drax’s ninth role in ‘Star Trek 3’ birthday, when a lifetime of curious mishaps conclude with a near-fatal fall. Dornan’s character, Dr Allan Pascal, will illiam Shatner could reprise the role of Captain Kirk in the ‘Star Trek’ sequel. The script be drawn into the thrilling mystery that Wfor the eagerly-awaited new film - written by Roberto Orci, JD Payne and Patrick tests the boundaries of fantasy and reali- McKay - includes a part for the character Shatner, 83, played in the 1960s TV series. ty as he becomes desperate to reveal the The storyline includes a meeting between two of the show’s most famous characters, Captain strange circumstances behind the acci- Kirk and Leonard Nimoy’s Spock, BadassDigest.com reports. It’s said the scene is “plot-driven dent. Alexandre Aja is to direct the proj- and integral enough that it might just survive any future revisions”. The proposed scene will be ect from a screenplay written by Max a landmark moment for fans of the franchise, because Shatner and Nimoy haven’t appeared Minghella while AntColony Films and together in a ‘Star Trek’ film since ‘Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country’, in 1991. What’s more, Brightlight Pictures are to produce. Shatner has not starred as Kirk since 1994’s ‘Star Trek: Generations’. The speculation comes Following on from his success as crystal shortly after Zachary Quinto - who plays the role of Spock - said he believes ‘Star Trek 3’ will meth dealer Jesse Pinkman in hit AMC begin shooting within the next six months. When asked how close the cast are to filming ‘Star series ‘Breaking Bad’, Paul has recently Trek 3’, the 37-year-old actor told NBC: “I think it’s on the horizon. “Things are rumbling, so I starred in ‘Need for Speed’ and will next have a feeling that we will be in production sometime in the next six months.” The latest ‘Star appear in ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings’ Trek’ film is set to hit cinema screens in 2016. opposite Christian Bale.

Dylan named MusiCares Person of the Year McQueen downplays ack White, Sir Tom Jones and the Black Keys are among artists who will perform at a JBob Dylan tribute concert. The ‘Like a Rollin Stone’ singer has been named MusiCares Person of the Year by The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and he significance of Oscar win will be honored with a special show on February 6 that will see a string of artists cover his most famous tracks. Neil Portnow, CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording teve McQueen says becoming the first black director to win a Best Picture Oscar Academy, said in a statement: “In celebrating the 25th anniversary of our MusiCares Person was “of no consequence” to him. The ‘12 Years a Slave’ director made the admission of the Year tribute, it is most fitting that we are honoring Bob Dylan, whose body of cre- S in an interview with BBC’s ‘Desert Island Discs’ host Kirsty Young, in which he ative work has contributed to America’s culture, as well as that of the entire world, in gen- claimed his accolade shouldn’t be considered a major landmark for the black communi- uinely deep and lasting ways.” Bill Silva, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board added: ty. He explained: “It’s not important to me at all. “There’s nothing I don’t think black peo- “Bob Dylan’s songwriting ability is unmatched, and it will be an extraordinary evening to ple can’t do so that’s of no consequence to me. I mean so what?” The 2013 film - which hear his work showcased by such a remarkable group of artists.” stars Brad Pitt, Michael Fassbender and Bennedict Cumberbatch - tells the story of an Other artists who will take to the stage at the concert include Neil African-American man who is kidnapped and sold into slavery. McQueen, who lives and Young, Beck, Norah Jones, Eddie Vedder, Willie Nelson, John works in Amsterdam, also said he does not obsess about trying to please critics in Mellencamp, Bonnie Raitt and Crosby, Stills & Nash. MusiCares Hollywood. The 44-year-old explained: “I don’t need money. If you don’t need money, Person of the Year recognizes musicians for both artistic achieve- you are free. You do want you want. “The only thing they can offer you is money and if ment and their dedication to philanthropy. Past recipients of the you don’t need it, there is no enticement.” The London-born director is currently working accolade include Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor and Brian on a drama based on the lives of black people in the city, which is set to air on the BBC. Wilson. Proceeds from concert will go to MusiCares, which pro- vides help to music people in need. —Bang Showbiz