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Not one to shy away from the camera, Mariah Carey has shared a series of naked selfies as she enjoys a bubble bath. How she didn't ...

Not one to shy away from the camera, Mariah Carey has shared a series of naked selfies as she enjoys a bubble bath.

How she didn't manage to drop her phone in the water we will never know!

The We Belong Together singer comfortably posed for the camera — and her 4.1 million Instagram followers - as she enjoyed her bath with some well-placed bubbles helping keep her modesty.

And despite the fact she was in the bath, the singer still managed to wear a heap of diamonds, including a necklace, earrings and bracelets, as she soaked in the tub.

No doubt she kept on the MASSIVE engagement ring given to her by fiance James Packer.

The couple got engaged in January this year after dating for less than 12 months.

It was her friend Brett Ratner who introduced her to her new love, who she recently described as “a regular and normal person,” while chatting to Complex. She also missed out the word "billionaire"...

Mariah also added the couple bonded over a “shared sense of humour.”

It's been a busy year for Mariah. She kicks off her South American leg for her Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour on October 28, while her reality series Mariah’s World­, an exclusive backstage look at the makings of her tour-will premiere on E! on December 4.

James Bond is set to face off against a Russian villain for the first time in 20 years as the casting call reveals the upcoming roles. ...

James Bond is set to face off against a Russian villain for the first time in 20 years as the casting call reveals the upcoming roles.

The latest film in the Bond franchise will see Daniel Craig reprise his role as the 007 agent to battle it out with Moscow villains for the first time in two decades.

A casting call revealed details of how two characters will follow in the footsteps of enemies Rosa Klebb and General Orlov.

Producers of the spy film unveiled intriguing details on how they are seeking a 30 to 60 year-old leading male from Russia or the Balkans.

The criteria states that he must also be “charismatic, powerful, innovative, cold and vindictive.”

For the leading female role, the actress must be “very striking” with “strong physical combat skills.”

Her character is envisioned as “intelligent, brave, fierce, charming, she’s witty and skilful, a survivor.”

Production on James Bond 25 is expected to begin in December under the direction of Danny Boyle.

The film is reportedly set to be the fifth and final time Craig steps into Bond’s suit after 12 years of playing the mysterious Secret Service agent.

Craig first took to the big screen as Bond in 2016, following on from predecessor Pierce Brosnan.

It is expected to release in November next year.

James Bond star Daniel Craig is about to become fully-fledged film royalty as he’s set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next...

James Bond star Daniel Craig is about to become fully-fledged film royalty as he’s set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.

The British actor, 50, is among a new batch of A-list stars, including Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, to be honoured with the accolade in 2019.

“Congratulations to Daniel Craig who has been selected as one of the recipients of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2019,” tweeted the official James Bond Twitter account.

Other people to receive stars next year are Oscar-winning Shape of Water director Guillermo del Toro and Star Wars actress Lupita Nyong’o.

Tyler Perry, Alan Arkin and Gena Rowlands make up the Motion Pictures category.

Musicians including Pink, Michael Buble, Faith Hill, Teddy Riley and Cypress Hill will receive honours in the music category.

Chairman and Walk Of Famer Vin Di Bona said: “The Walk Of Fame Selection Committee is pleased to announce our newest honourees to the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

“The committee always tries to select a group of talented honourees that appeal in various genres of the entertainment world.

“I feel the committee has outdone themselves and I know the fans, tourists and the Hollywood community will be pleased with our selections. We are excited to see each and every honouree’s face as they unveil that majestic star on Hollywood’s most famous walkway.”

Craig is gearing up to shoot what is expected to be his final Bond film with director Danny Boyle, which is scheduled for release next year.

The Slumdog Millionaire director appeared to let the cat out of the bag back in March, when he revealed that he had been working on a script for Bond.

Speaking to Metro US at the premiere of drama Trust he said: “We are working on a script right now. And it all depends on that really.

“I am working on a Richard Curtis script at the moment. We hope to start shooting that in 6 or 7 weeks.

Craig is set to hang up his black jacket after the November 2019 release, with the rumour mill about his replacement in full swing.

After months of negotiations and deal-making, Showtime has closed a deal for a 20-episode order to Purity, a limited drama series toplined ...

After months of negotiations and deal-making, Showtime has closed a deal for a 20-episode order to Purity, a limited drama series toplined by James Bond star Daniel Craig and produced by Todd Field and Scott Rudin. The project, based on the book of the same name by The Corrections author Jonathan Franzen, hit the cable and streaming marketplace in February, with Showtime emerging as an early frontrunner based on an aggressive offer. Field will direct all 20 hours of the limited series, which he will co-write with Franzen and David Hare (The Hours, The Reader). Craig, Field, Rudin, Franzen, Hare and EIi Bush executive produce. Purity will begin production in 2017 and will air in two installments over the course of two years.

Purity, which had been originally envisioned as a feature, is a morally complex story of youthful idealism, extreme loyalty and cold-blooded murder, featuring characters both hungry for the truth and desperate to hide it. From STASI offspring to Oakland anarchists, Franzen tracks his characters’ landscapes from East Berlin and the Bolivian jungle to East Harlem walk-ups and the California Redwoods in a decades-spanning tragicomedy that builds to a contemporary climax. The book, published last September, centers on Pip, a young American woman who does not know who she is, and Andreas Wolf, a charismatic German provocateur, who will be played by Craig. He heads a South America-based organization that traffics in all the secrets of the world where Pip gets an internship  in search of her identity.

“Jonathan Franzen’s Purity is an epic American novel that pulses with the energy of a psychological thriller. I whipped through it in a week,” said Showtime Networks president and CEO David Nevins. “His gripping and timely story has attracted a powerhouse team – Todd Field, Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, David Hare, along with Franzen himself, and the brilliant Daniel Craig who is perfectly cast as the charismatic, mysterious ‘Andreas Wolf.’”

This marks the second high-profile upcoming limited series for Showtime, joining David Lynch’s Twin Peaks followup.

The teaming of Craig and Rudin stems from their previous work together on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and Mike Nichols’ Broadway production of Betrayal. Rudin previously worked with Field on a script that was set up at HBO under the producer’s deal there. (He now has a first-look deal with Fox Network Group.) Rudin and Hare are long-time collaborators in film and theater. Last year, the Rudin-produced staging of David Hare’s Skylight won a Tony award for best revival of a play.

This is Rudin’s first series for Showtime. Scott Rudin Prods. has been ramping up its TV efforts, headed by Garrett Basch, who will also oversee and produce Purity.

Craig recently reprised his role as 007 in the latest James Bond film Spectre but has yet to commit to anther Bond movie amid hints on his part that he is likely done playing the famous spy and amid speculation about his possible successor in the role. Craig is finalizing a deal to co-star in Steven Soderbergh’s heist film Logan Lucky, which starts production in the fall.

The person chosen to play the next James Bond will be an unexpected one, the franchise’s outgoing director has said. British filmmaker Sa...

The person chosen to play the next James Bond will be an unexpected one, the franchise’s outgoing director has said.

British filmmaker Sam Mendes said the sole choice for the next star of the hugely successful franchise lies with producer Barbara Broccoli.

He also confirmed he will not be returning to direct the next film, saying he is ready to work on something new, the Telegraph reported.

Speaking at Hay Festival, Sam, who directed Skyfall and Spectre, said: “I’m a storyteller and at the end of the day I want to make stories with new characters.”

He said he had loved the “incredible adventure” of working on Bond, but added: “I think it’s time for somebody else to do a great job.”

Speculation is rife as to which actor will next step into the spy’s impeccably polished shoes to replace Daniel Craig 10 years after he first took the helm with Casino Royale.

Tom Hiddleston, Aidan Turner, Idris Elba, Damian Lewis and most recently Billy Elliot star Jamie Bell have all been touted as possible 007s.

Sam said both the choice of director and lead role is likely to be a little unexpected.

He said: “I can guarantee whatever happens with it, it will not be what you expect. That’s what she (Broccoli) has been brilliant at, and that’s how it’ll survive.

Mega Star Amitabh Bachchan on Friday spoke in the support of Censor Board who has been in light for its unreasonable censorship. Censor b...

Mega Star Amitabh Bachchan on Friday spoke in the support of Censor Board who has been in light for its unreasonable censorship. Censor board who gave 40 cuts to Udta Punjab, faced lot of criticism. In their support Amitabh Bachchan said, that their are some rules made by government and the censor board has to abide by those rules. There are some guideline which the film fraternity has to follow while reviewing the film and accordingly they decide which scenes should be edited.

Censor Board was in a black list for many film makers, due to many such irrelevant decisions made by them. Let it be on giving U/A certificate to “Jungle Book”, considering that it might be scary for children or editing off one kissing scene from James Bond starrer ‘Spectre’. Censor board has definitely taken some stupid decisions and hence is opposed by directors of film industry. But Amitabh Bachchan came in their support and kept a valid point, stating that there are rules that one must need to follow.

Well we hope that Censor board follows all the guidelines, but in a sensible manner.

Billy Elliot star Jamie Bell is the latest actor to reportedly enter the race to become the next James Bond. He joins Tom Hiddleston, A...

Billy Elliot star Jamie Bell is the latest actor to reportedly enter the race to become the next James Bond.

He joins Tom Hiddleston, Aidan Turner, Idris Elba and Damian Lewis among the names in the frame to play 007.

Jamie, 30, has held informal chats with producers about replacing Daniel Craig when he steps down from the role, The Sun reported.

He shot to fame as the ballet dancing schoolboy in Billy Elliot and is in pre-production on Film Stars Don’t Die In Liverpool, the latest project of Bond producer Barbara Broccoli.

In the film he plays British actor Peter Turner, opposite Annette Bening and Julie Walters.

A source told the newspaper: “Barbara has been a fan of Jamie for a long time and has even thought about him playing another role in the franchise before.

“Everyone remembers Jamie as the little boy in Billy Elliot, but he’s now bulked up and got some serious roles under his belt.

After Priyanka Chopra announced her desire to play James Bond, the actress clarified her qualifications in an interview with TheWrap on Mon...

After Priyanka Chopra announced her desire to play James Bond, the actress clarified her qualifications in an interview with TheWrap on Monday.

“I don’t think Bond does too much, he’s just suave and sexy,” the “Quantico” star told TheWrap’s Stuart Brazell. “He rolls out with his martini and fancy cars. Wow, it sounds like my life already.”

Chopra sent fans into a frenzy on Monday when a social media-friendly quote from her Complex cover story went viral. While discussing the possibility of playing a Bond girl in one of the franchise’s upcoming films, the actress said, “F–k that–I wanna be Bond.”

And if the actor to take up the mantle from current 007, Daniel Craig, were to be a woman, that doesn’t mean the character’s name has to change. In fact, Chopra says it absolutely should not.

“It has to be James,” she said. “It’s so hot.”

The third instalment of Marvel's Thor series has welcomed three exciting new cast members - Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo and Jeff Goldb...

The third instalment of Marvel's Thor series has welcomed three exciting new cast members - Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo and Jeff Goldblum.

While Mark will be reprising his role as scientist Bruce Banner/The Incredible Hulk for the fourth time after appearing in Avengers, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Iron Man 3, this will be Cate and Jeff's first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Cate will be playing the role of Hela, a powerful and mysterious villain, while Jeff will be playing the "eccentric" Grandmaster.

Marvel fans have been quick to praise the casting decision, with one Twitter user writing: "this movie just keeps sounding better and better," while another joked: "Marvel, you didn't need to call Grandmaster "eccentric" after you said Jeff Goldblum was playing him."

Producer Kevin Feige has spoken about the casting news, saying: "The continuation of the epic Thor franchise will be powerful and unique, and with the additions of Cate, Jeff… and Mark to the cast we have the makings of his most dangerous and heroic adventure yet.

"The sheer, raw talent each of these actors brings to the screen can't be quantified. Having any one of them join the Marvel Cinematic Universe would be an honour, and having all of them is incredible."

The film reportedly follows Thor (Chris Hemsworth) as he returns to his home world Asgard following the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron. Since Thor and Bruce Banner were the only two Avengers who did not make an appearance in Marvel's latest release, Caption America: Civil War, the third Thor film could reveal where their characters were in the meantime.

James Bond hopefuls Tom Hiddleston and Idris Elba will also be reprising their roles as Loki and Heimdall, although it has been reported that Natalie Portman, who plays Thor's main love interest Jane Foster, will not appear in the third instalment.

Idris Elba admitted he was a bit worried about winning a Bafta TV award – because he’s lost his voice. The Luther star said making a sp...

Idris Elba admitted he was a bit worried about winning a Bafta TV award – because he’s lost his voice.

The Luther star said making a speech might be tough if he does nab a gong at the British Academy TV Awards.

The star – who was greeted by fans chanting his name as he walked the red carpet at the ceremony – is nominated in the leading actor category for his role in Luther.

He said: “Unfortunately I have lost my voice over the last two days so I’m a bit nervous if I did win, I won’t have much to say.”

Idris also brushed off rumours he would be the next James Bond, calling it the “biggest rumour in the world”.

The football fan also gave a shout-out to Arsenal, who drew 2-2 against Manchester City earlier.

“I just want to big up Arsenal fans,” he enthused. “Two-all, we worked hard.”

James Bond director Guy Hamilton has died aged 93. He worked with Sir Sean Connery on Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever, and directed S...

James Bond director Guy Hamilton has died aged 93.

He worked with Sir Sean Connery on Goldfinger and Diamonds Are Forever, and directed Sir Roger Moore in his other two Bond credits – Live And Let Die and The Man With The Golden Gun.

Guy’s film talents extended beyond Bond and he worked with a host of other big stars including Michael Caine in 1969′s Battle Of Britain, and Harrison Ford in British war film Force 10 From Navarone.

Other notable credits include his work on two Agatha Christie adaptations, the first of which was The Mirror Crack’d in 1980, followed by Evil Under The Sun in 1982.

Born in Paris, it was there that Guy found his love of the film industry as a young boy.

It was only years later, after the Second World War, that he landed his first big break in the industry, working as a director’s assistant for Carol Reed, known for his work on successful films such as The Third Man and Oliver!.

Reports say Guy was also linked to Superhero films Superman and Batman in the late 70s and early 80s. However, he was replaced on Superman and reportedly turned down the chance to work on Batman.

Bad news for Tom Hiddleston fans! Despite the success of the hit BBC thriller, The Night Manager, Tom has denied that there are any plans t...

Bad news for Tom Hiddleston fans! Despite the success of the hit BBC thriller, The Night Manager, Tom has denied that there are any plans to make a second season of the show.

After reports that the BBC was looking into renewing the show, the 35-year-old actor revealed that he feels the story of his character, Jonathan Pine, is over. He told The Sunday Mirror: "As it stands, Pine exists for six hours in a miniseries. The story feels complete. I know the rumours about it extending, but none of that is real."

Co-star Hugh Laurie confirmed that there would not be a season two, saying: "It’s based on a novel, we’ve got to the end of the novel and John le Carré has yet to write another novel, so in cold practical terms, no, we’re done."

The Marvel Avengers Assemble actor has also recently addressed rumours that he will be filling Daniel Craig's shoes as the the next James Bond.

Although Tom revealed that playing 007 would be an "extraordinary opportunity," he also described the rumours as "unreal." Speaking at the US launch of The Night Manager, he said: "People have very strong opinions about Bond and why shouldn't they? But it's difficult to talk about because it's a completely unreal conversation in a way. I haven't spoken to anyone who makes those films.

"It's odd because it's becoming overwhelming – not the thing of it, but the number of people per day who bring it up, it's actually becoming a weird thing to deal with."