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lifestyle TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014

GOSSIP Favreau loved : dris Elba will appear in ‘Avengers: Ultron’. The British actor, Age of Ultron trailer reaction who’s previously appeared in ‘’ and ‘Thor: The Dark World’, Iconfirmed he’s already shot scenes for the eagerly-awaited super- on Favreau loved the reaction to the ‘Avengers: hero sequel, which is set to be released next year. The 42-year-old Age of Ultron’ trailer. The first look at the star - who has recently been DJing in Ibiza - revealed he will star Jupcoming sequel was leaked last month and alongside and in the film, telling the ‘’ director claims that while it would be The Sunday Telegraph newspaper: “I’ in ‘Avengers’. “And I’m doing a a shame if material that wasn’t finished was scene with Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston and they’re like, released, he thinks it proves how popular Marvel ‘Aren’t you [meant to be] in Ibiza?’” The much-anticipated film boasts films have become. He said: “Well, by the time I a star-studded cast, which also features the likes of Robert Downey Jr, knew it happened, it had already been released Chris Hemsworth and , as well as Mark Ruffal, Scarlett officially. “I remember back during ‘Iron Man’, Johansson, and Samuel L Jackson. Meanwhile, Kevin footage snuck out from [San Diego] Comic-Con. I Feige, the President of Marvel Studios, confirmed recently that

Elba think what it shows is that there is tremendous ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ will conclude with a revamped superhero enthusiasm for it, and fortunately it was ready to team. He told BuzzFeed: “The Avengers films, ideally, in the grand Age of Ultron go out officially. “You know, things don’t always plan are always big, giant linchpins. “It’s like as it was in publishing, happen the way you want them to in the informa- when each of the characters would go on their own adventures and tion age, but I really love the reaction that the trail- then occasionally team up for a big, 12-issue mega-event. Then they er got and I think it’s wonderful.” Favreau - who was to appear in Avengers: would go back into their own comics, and be changed from whatever dropped as director and made executive producer that event was. “I envision the same thing occurring after this movie, on ‘Iron Man 3’ - also insisted he has no knowledge because the [Avengers] roster is altered by the finale of this film.” of whether or not there ill be a fourth installment in the superhero franchise. He added to Access : “I don’t know what’s going on with ‘Iron Man 4’. You have to talk to Robert [Downey Jr] or [Marvel Studios president] Kevin Feige.”

Woody Harrelson: Lawrence hasn’t changed

oody Harrelson is relieved hasn’t changed by fame. The ‘Hunger Games’ actor loves that Whis 24-year-old co-star has remained down-to-earth despite becoming the “biggest female star in the world”. Recalling the first time they ever met, he told Vanity Fair maga- zine: “She’d just done a movie, and people in the industry knew her, but she wasn’t really famous. And so I watched her grow into, amazingly, the biggest female star in the world. And it’s release new release Queen staggering to me how much she’s been able to just hold on to her basic decency and her amazing, marvelous spirit. “You know, it’s not terrible, people tell you you’re great; what’s terri- ble is when you start believing it. She never changed. “She’s an song for AIDS campaign song for amazing girl. She’s one of my favorite people on the planet.” Woody delights in the fact his friend has no filter and doesn’t ueen have released a new song featuring Blacc’s ‘Together’ on November 10, while the fol- worry about censoring herself. He added: “She’s just very forth- Freddie Mercury to raise money in the lowing week will see a collaboration between coming. It’s almost shocking how much she’ll say, you know. fight against AIDS. The Coca-Cola and , ‘Divine Sorrow’ ready for Q That’s super-fun, and also it’s shocking sometimes because it’s Company have teamed up with (RED) for a new download. An exclusive remix of ‘I Lived’ by so on the edge. “It’s like she doesn’t have a censor. I really love campaign, ‘Share the Sound of An AIDS Free OneRepublic will conclude the musical offerings that in people. I guess there are some people I don’t love it in, Generation’, which will see a host of artists debut during the week of November 24. Meanwhile, fans but in her it’s wonderful.” new music and offer exclusive experiences and donating to the campaign at the month-long initiative kicks off today with the omaze.com/CokeRed can be in with the chance of group’s song ‘Let Me in Your Heart Again’, which winning a number of once-in-a-lifetime experi- features vocals from their late singer - who died ences, including getting flown to a U2 gig to meet from an AIDS-related illness in 1991 - and has Bono backstage and be given a customised (RED) been remixed by William Orbit. Queen guitarist Gretsch guitar signed by the singer, spending the Brian May said: “It’s been 23 years since the world day with OneRepublic, winning tickets to three of lost our beloved Freddie Mercury,. We’ve made the biggest music festivals in the world and join- extraordinary progress in the fight against AIDS in ing Avicii on-stage in Las Vegas, or sitting on stage that time. But we cannot simply rest on the fact at Queen and Adam Lambert’s gig in London, as that the treatment is available. We must ensure well as receiving a VIP tour of Queen’s recording that it is provided. Roger and I are proud to lend studio in Montreux, Switzerland. Money raised this rediscovered song to the (Coca-Cola) RED from the campaign will go directly to The Global campaign, in the hope that Freddie’s powerful Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to voice can inspire the world yet again.” Other exclu- finance grants which provide HIV prevention, test- sive tracks being made available include Aloe ing, counseling, treatment, and care services. Reynolds linked to return to role

yan Reynolds could reprise the role of Deadpool. The 38-year- old actor played the part in ‘X-Men Origins: ’ in 2009 Rand Rob Liefeld - the creator of ‘Deadpool’ - has suggested he could return to the role. ComicBook.com reports Liefeld talking about the issue at Comikaze 2014, where he said: “Ryan is Deadpool. Look, , he’s gone through that same take dance lessons career arc, the guy is ridiculously talented. “He has a huge, huge passion for Deadpool. Deadpool’s not happening, [but] because he ake That have been undertaking emergency dance les- was a giant star, they said, ‘Ryan, what do you want to do?’ And he FKA sons. The ‘These Days’ singers - , Mark Owen said, ‘Deadpool’. “That’s why it happened. They would have no faith Tand Howard Donald - are reportedly worried about look- otherwise. That movie is because of his passion. He put together twigs to record for Bond ing like “boring old men” on stage so have been having inten- the team.” The 47-year-old comic book creator added that although sive choreography sessions following the departure of Jason the character of might not make an appearance in the Orange, who was widely regarded as the group’s best mover. A ‘Deadpool’ movie, he may get a film of his own in the . He KA twigs is to work on the next James Bond soundtrack. The work of 26-year-old singer - source told The Sun newspaper: “The boys know they need to reflected: “Cable is awesome. And he will... when he appears on whose real name is Tahliah Barnett - was introduced to ‘Bond 24’s director Sam Mendes put in extra leg work now that they’re a threesome, so Gary’s screen, we’re all going to nerdgasm, because he’s coming. They Fby ‘Skyfall’ theme singer , and he thinks her songs will fit perfectly with the next roped in a pro choreographer.”They’ve spent hours learning can’t hold him back. He’s coming.” ‘Deadpool’, which is being direct- movie in the franchise. A source told the Daily Star newspaper: “twigs met with top executives new dance routines. “Take That tours are always huge produc- ed by , is set to open in cinemas in February 2016.—Bang and they told her Mendes loves her music and wants some of it in ‘Bond’. “He was nudged in tions and they don’t want to look like boring old men on Showbiz her direction by Adele, who loves twigs. If she gets ‘Bond’ she’ll become a wellknown name.” stage.” And it seems fans may not have too long to wait to see However, while twigs - who is dating actor - will feature on the soundtrack, the trio’s new moves. A fan tweeted to ask: “SURELY the next Adele is expected to record the theme song for the second movie in a row. The source added: lot of big news is going to be the tour? (sic)” Gary replied sim- “Adele will still be the iconic songstress of ‘Bond 24’ and is writing a new song for it.” Last ply: “Yep.” While the ‘Patience’ hitmakers are “committed” to month, ‘Skyfall’ hitmaker Adele made a rare public appearance to see FKA twigs perform in their new line-up, it was previously revealed they have left the London and though the ‘Pendulum’ singer admits they have never spoken before, she is now door open should Jason wish to return in future. A source said: looking forward to meeting the award-winning star because they have things in “If Jason had wanted to come back and rejoin his bandmates, now. twigs, who missed out on picking up the Barclaycard last week after her he would have been very welcome - and that was made clear shortlisted lost out to Fathers’ record ‘Dead’, said: “I haven’t met Adele, I once to him.”They’re committed to moving forward as a trio but the saw her at the XL Christmas party but I didn’t say hi, but next time I see her we’ll have a talk- door will always be open for Jason.” ing point.”

Pink Floyd has most pre-ordered album of all-time Floyd’s new album is the most pre-ordered LP of all-time. Nick Mason and David Gilmour reunited this year to make ‘The Endless River’ - which features Pmultiple parts recorded by late keyboard player Rick Wright for their last record ‘Division Bell’ before he passed away in 2008 aged 65. Yesterday Music announced the album - which comes out on November 10 and is the band’s first in 20 years - has overtaken artists such as , Robbie Williams, and , to become the most pre-ordered record in the history of Amazon.co.uk. Speaking about the incredible achievement, Steve Bernstein, Director of Amazon EU Digital Music, said: “Pink Floyd now have the most pre-ordered album on Amazon.co.uk, which is an outstanding achievement for the band and also it proves that they remain one of the most popular groups to grace the UK music scene. After waiting 20 years, our customers have relished being able to listen to new work by Pink Floyd.” Other artists to make the top 10 pre-order chart include , Take That and the late Amy Winehouse.

Amazon.co.uk’s top 10 pre-ordered 5. Susan Boyle ‘I Dreamed a Dream’ artist of all time: 6. Coldplay ‘Ghost Stories’ 7. David Bowie ‘The Next Day’ 1. Pink Floyd ‘The Endless River’ 8. Coldplay ‘X&Y’ 2. One Direction ‘Midnight Memories’ 9. Take That ‘The Circus’ 3. Robbie Williams ‘Swings Both Ways’ 10. Amy Winehouse ‘Lioness: Hidden 4. Take That ‘Progress’ Treasure’