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Miley Cyrus is the new Judy Garland, says Hanna Montana movie director

Miley Cyrus is the new Judy Garland, says Hanna Montana movie directorWashington, Apr 2 : Director Peter Chelsom hails teen sensation Miley Cyrus as the new Judy Garland.

Chelsom, who directed Hannah Montana: The Movie, has compared the 16-year-old star's acting talent with screen legend Garland, insisting he was "blown away" the first time he saw the teen superstar.

In an interview to E! Online, he admits he saw Cyrus's potential long before they worked together - recalling an appearance on Oprah Winfrey''s talkshow, which left him speechless.

Jackie Chan to sing at special one-off gig in Beijing

Jackie Chan to sing at special one-off gig in BeijingLondon, April 2: Jackie Chan has decided to hop his acting boundaries and take to the microphone for an exclusive one-off concert in Beijing, China.

The ‘Rush Hour’ actor will share the stage with other performers at the Beijing National Stadium for the show next month.

The 54-year-old will put his vocals to test during the gig, entitled Descendants of the Dragon: Jackie Chan and friends, at the 91,000-seat arena.

But the star said he was confident his fans would forgive him should he go off the track.

Katy Perry chews birth control pills like vitamin C!

Katy Perry chews birth control pills like vitamin C!London, Apr 2: Katy Perry is so determined not to get pregnant that she constantly chews birth control pills.

The singer says that she would love to start a family one-day, but is currently too busy focusing on her career to even contemplate about having kids.

"I love being in love, I love the idea of marriage and making babies - but not yet. Not until I''m 30,” the Sun quoted Perry, as telling Paper magazine.

"I basically chew my birth control tablets - I chew them like vitamin C, I''m like, ''nomnomnomnom,’ ” she added.

Simon & Garfunkel to kick off 2009 reunion tour in New Zealand

Simon & Garfunkel to kick off 2009 reunion tour in New Zealand

Keira Knightley fronts domestic violence campaign

Keira Knightley fronts domestic violence campaignLondon, April 2 : Keira Knightley has starred in a new campaign against domestic abuse to help increase awareness for the Women''s Aid charity.

The two-minute film, directed by Joe Wright, shows the Pirates of the Caribbean star returning home after a day's shoot but only to be beaten by her boyfriend.

The advertisement, entitled `CUT', further depicts the actress getting kicked in the stomach and hit in the face while her hair is pulled later.

It ends with a question asking: ''Isn''t it time someone called cut?''

Britney ‘calls in airbrush experts to erase her flabby tummy’

Britney ‘calls in airbrush experts to erase her flabby tummy’London, Apr 2 : Pop princess Britney Spears has apparently called in the airbrush experts after posing for a new shoot for American label Candie''s.

A display of her flabby belly on tour made headlines last month. The singer was devastated when tour pictures emerged of her with rolls of fat around her stomach.

However, it seems the `Toxic' hitmaker doesn't want to take any chances with her latest ad campaign.

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