37 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2013 LIFESTYLE FEATURES Amy Adams: Acting with women creates ‘intimacy’

my Adams believes acting with women helps create “intimacy” because it gives Aoff a different vibe to working with men. Amy Adams says acting with women helps create “intimacy”. The 39-year-old actress plays Sydney Prosser in the forth- coming film ‘American Hustle’ and is forced to share an on-screen kiss with Jennifer Lawrence, but she admits she doesn’t mind because working with females creates a dif- ferent vibe to working with men. She told Britain’s Vanity Fair magazine: “I rarely get to work with other women. I got to act with Jennifer [Lawrence], and I thought, this is the most fun I have had in so long. Not because I don’t like acting with men, but because there’s an energy created when two young women go at each other or are able to cre- ate intimacy.” The star is remarkably generous when it comes to recommending other women who she thinks would be better suited to a position she is auditioning for. She explained: “I get excited for people when I know I should be competitive. I’d say in an audition: ‘I don’t think I’m right for this, but you know who you should get? ... I used to do that when I was an unemployed actress.” She mimics herself, adding: “Has Zooey Deschanel come in? Because she’d be fantastic ... Have you met Emily Blunt? Because she is really wonderful.” Knepper joins ‘The Hunger Games’: Mockingjay cast Ian McKellen nottired of Gandalf

ir Ian McKellen insists he isn’t er felt like that. These stories are Stired of playing Gandalf so wonderful and the productions despite playing the role in six and the cast are so varied and Acting is my ‘first love’ films, including ‘The Hobbit’ and entertaining that I love going ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogies. Sir Ian back to New Zealand where we elena Gomez says acting is her “first love” and is considering scaling McKellen doesn’t tire of playing film. So it’s not been a chore at all.” back on her music in order to put more effort into her film career, Gandalf in ‘The Hobbit’ films. ‘The McKellen - who also plays S Selena Gomez says acting is her “first love”. The actress-and-singer - obert Knepper has been cast as Antonius in ‘The Hunger Games: Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ Magneto in the ‘X-Men’ franchise - who enjoyed both musical and movie success in 2013 with hit song ‘Come Mockingjay’, a brand new character thought to be President Snow’s actor has played the famous wiz- often gets recognised for his role R and Get It’ and hit movie ‘Spring Breakers’ - is determined to be the best minister. Robert Knepper has been cast in ‘The Hunger Games: ard in six films, including the cur- as Gandalf and admits it has been actress possible and is considering scaling back on music to put more Mockingjay’. The actor, best known for playing Theodore ‘T-Bag’ Bagwell rent ‘Hobbit’ series and the ‘Lord of a great way to gain younger fans. effort into her film career. She said: “Initially I wanted to quit music, but in popular TV series ‘Prison Break’, is on board to star as evil President the Rings’ trilogy, but he doesn’t He said: “The outcome is very that probably isn’t ever going to happen. I think I need to do more acting. Snow’s minister Antonius, according to Deadline.com. The mystery char- think it’s a “chore” to play the char- pleasant because I get to meet so I’m not super-confident in it, but acting is my first love. “It’s too easy for me acter has been created specifically for the purpose of the films, and does- acter because the franchise is so many people of all ages who have to be in a teeny bopper movie. I like a challenge. ‘Spring Breakers’ is my n’t feature in Suzanne Collins’ bestselling trilogy. When quizzed about the wonderfully written. He enjoyed the films, but particularly proudest achievement, for sure, in acting. I’m so proud of my show nature of the role, Lionsgate refused to comment, but fans are speculat- explained: “It sounds like a big the young. There are lots kids and [‘Wizards of Waverley Place’], too, but the movie was absolutely liberating ing he could play a role in Peeta’s kidnapping since ‘Heroes’ star Knepper responsibility. It hasn’t felt like early teens and even younger and it was awesome.” As for her own movie tastes, Selena, 21, admits she is famed for playing villainous characters. The final ‘Hunger Games’ book that. The job has been a wonder- who know the films backwards loves romantic comedies. Speaking to Teen Vogue magazine, she said: “I is being split into two instalments, both directed by Francis Lawrence, ful one for me in many, many and they can’t wait for the next love romantic comedies. ‘Pretty Woman’ and ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 with the first hitting the big screen on November 21, 2014, and the sec- ways, and it’s gone on for so long. one. So Gandalf is always alive and Days’ ... I’ve always been kind of a hopeless romantic.” ond on November 20, 2015. Knepper joins an all star cast including core Normally you play a part and present and there for them. That’s Selena Gomez actors Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Josh Hutcherson and new- that’s it. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, a lovely feature of my life since we comer Julianne Moore, who will play President Alma Coin. Evan Ross - you get to repeat it. “But it doesn’t started doing them.” ‘The Hobbit: who is the son of legendary singer Diana Ross - has also been cast as an feel to me like, ‘Oh, dear, I’ve got to The Desolation of Smaug’ is in cin- assistant to filmmaker Cressida, who is set to be played by ‘Games of go and do Gandalf again.’ It’s nev- emas now. Thrones’ actress Natalie Dormer. Beyonce adds 3 extra Miley to perform at dates to UK tour 2014 New Year’s Rockin’ Eve

iley Cyrus is set to perform in Times Square at ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s MRockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2014’. Miley Cyrus has been added to the ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2014’ line-up. The controversial singer is set to show off her twerking skills once again when she takes to the stage to perform at the annual ball drop event in Times Square, New York City this New Year’s Eve. The 21-year-old star alerted her fans to the news on Twitter, writing: “Smilers! There’s been a change in my NYE plans @RyanSeacrest asked me to perform in Times Square for #RockinEve!!” Miley has pulled out of appearing at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach along- side Pharrell Williams in favour of the iconic New Year’s gig, where she is expected to perform her recent hits including ‘Wrecking Ball’ and ‘We Can’t Stop’ just before the clock strikes 12. She added: “I’m bummed I won’t be in Miami, wanna thank the homies @Fontainebleau 4 their support #turnupforme. [sic]” Ryan - who hosts the annual show - first announced the scandalous star’s involvement on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ and revealed he was excited to see what flesh-baring outfit she wears next. Referring to the recent cold weather in New York, Jimmy joked: “If she’s almost naked like she usually is in Times Square on New Year’s Eve she’s going to die. “She’s going to die on the show. She’s at least going to get frostbite of some kind. “I’m wondering what she’ll wear because all year she’s worn provocative outfits. We’ll see what she’s gonna wear in Times Square, but we’re excited to have her.” Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2014, New Year’s Eve, Fontainebleau, Jimmy Kimmel Live. Lea Michele writes song Prince Harry misses for Cory Monteith pal’s wedding Lea Michele has revealed the song ‘If You rince Harry is “gutted” he missed his friend’s Say So’ - co-written with Sia - on her upcom- wedding due to weather conditions which ing album is about her late boyfriend Cory P held up with the Walking for the Wounded Monteith. Lea Michele has written a song for South Pole Allied Challenge 2013. Prince Harry is eyonce has added three extra dates to her Mrs Carter UK tour 2014 due to high Cory Monteith. The ‘Glee’ star is set to B “gutted” he missed his friend’s wedding. The 29- demand in tickets. BeyoncÈ has added three extra dates to her Mrs Carter UK release her debut album ‘Louder’ in March year-old royal was recent- tour. The 32-year-old singer has been forced to add a second gig in Glasgow, 2014 and has included a track that she wrote ly on a 200-mile expedi- Manchester and Birmingham next year due to a high demand in tickets. The tour will with Australian singer/songwriter Sia in tion in Antarctica for the support her new album ‘BeyoncÈ’, which was released unannounced across the globe memory of her late boyfriend who died of an Walking for the Wounded last Friday and features collaborations from husband Jay Z, her daughter Blue Ivy accidental heroin and alcohol overdose in South Pole Allied Carter, rapper Drake, Justin Timberlake, and her former Destiny’s Child bandmates July at the age of just 31. Lea has credited Challenge 2013, however Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. The ‘Halo’ hitmaker recently revealed why she Sia for inspiring her to channel her grief into because of bad weather decided to release the album through a non-traditional method with no promotion. a track. During an interview with Ellen which delayed the com- She said last week: “I didn’t want to release my music the way I’ve done it. I am bored DeGeneres, the actress revealed: “After pletion of the journey, he with that. I feel like I am able to speak directly to my fans. There’s so much that gets everything happened I met with Sia, who’s didn’t make it to the big between the music, the artist and the fans. I felt like I didn’t want anybody to give the incredible, and she said, ‘Do you want to day which he was hoping message when my record is coming out. I just want this to come out when it’s ready write anything about this?’ I think one of the me, ‘But how are you feeling in this moment to attend. A friend of and from me to my fans.” BeyoncÈ will kick off her UK tour in Glasgow in February hardest things is the feeling like you’re going right now?’ I explained to her you know how Harry’s told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: “When before finishing up in Dublin, Ireland, in March. The full dates for BeyoncÈ’s UK tour to forget everything, so I felt it was impor- grief really just ... you can get sucked into it. he started the trek, Harry had told friends he was 2014 are as follows: Thursday, February 20 - SSE Hydro Arena, Glasgow tant to just take a moment to see what we You can literally lose yourself if you don’t hoping to attend. “He knew it was a close call, but could come up with. We came up with a actually die from it, you can lose yourself until the bad weather delays he really thought he Friday, February 21 - SSE Hydro Arena, Glasgow beautiful song called ‘If You Say So’ that I completely. And I said to her, ‘I need to get might be able to make it back. He’s gutted to miss Sunday, February 23 - LG Arena, Birmingham wrote about Cory.” Lea, 27, unveiled her first out. I need to get out of my house. He would it.” The groom, Jake Warren - godchild of the late Monday, February 24 - LG Arena, Birmingham single from ‘Louder’, mid-tempo track want me to live my life. I have to do this.’ She Diana, Princess of Wales - is one of Harry’s closest Tuesday, February 25 - Phones 4U Arena, Manchester ‘Cannonball’ which was written by Sia, earlier said, ‘Oh, that’s so crazy because I wrote this friends and they attended Ludgrove preparatory Wednesday, February 26 - Phones 4U Arena, Manchester this week. The star believes the song was song, it’s called ‘Cannonball’ and you just school and Eton College together. The wedding Friday, February 28 - The O2 Arena, London perfect to be included on the tracklisting for said the lyrics.’ She played it for me, and the which took place in the Wren Chapel at the Royal Saturday, March 1 - The O2 Arena, London the album as it encompassed her feelings minute I heard the song, it lifted me up. It Hospital Chelsea was also an opportunity for the Sunday, March 2 - The O2 Arena, London about Cory - who played her on-screen picked me up from everything.” Lea post- flame-haired prince to be reunited with his girl- Tuesday, March 4 - The O2 Arena, London boyfriend Finn Hudson in ‘Glee’ - and her poned the release of her debut album - friend of 18 months, Cressida Bonas, after four Saturday, March 8 - The O2, Dublin tough experiences over the past year. Lea - which she completed in June - following weeks apart. Other guests at the wedding ceremo- Sunday, March 9 - The O2, Dublin who plays Rachel Berry in the musical show - Cory’s death, and is glad her late lover got to ny included Princess Beatrice and her boyfriend, Tuesday, March 11 - The O2, Dublin said: “In that same meeting she [Sia] said to hear many of her songs before his passing. Dave Clarke. — Bang Showbiz