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Stars such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie find their new liquid assets

The arts and intoxication have gone hand-in-jittery-hand for centuries – so perhaps it's no surprise how many stars are making their own booze.

The real Psy in Singapore - or is it?

Psy of disappointment? 'Gangnam Style' imposter caught living the high life at Cannes film festival

A man pretending to be South Korean rapper Psy talked his way into glitzy parties at the Cannes film festival and posed with fans until he was spotted drinking champagne by the real Psy's manager.

Having a blast-off? Leonardo DiCaprio at the Cannes Film Festival

Having a blast-off at Cannes? Russian businessman pays £1m to fly into space with Leonardo DiCaprio

A trip to space with Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio raised €1.2 million (£1.03 million) for charity at a glitzy fundraiser at the Cannes film festival last night.

French actress Lea Seydoux kisses fellow actress Adele Exarchopoulos as they arrive for the screening of the film 'Blue is the Warmest Colour' (La Vie d'Adele - Chapitre 1 & 2) in Cannes 2013

Cannes 2013: Lesbian love story Blue is the Warmest Colour emerges as surprise Palme d'Or favourite

A three-hour long film containing explicit lesbian sex scenes has emerged as the surprise favourite for the Palme d'Or prize after winning rave reviews following its screening at the Cannes Film Festival 2013 last night.

Tim Curry is recovering at home after suffering a stroke

Rocky Horror star Tim Curry 'suffers major stroke'

Rocky Horror Picture Show star Tim Curry is recovering at home following a major stroke, according to reports.

Amanda Bynes has been arrested after throwing a bong out of an apartment window

She's The Man actress Amanda Bynes arrested after throwing marijuana bong out of window

American actress Amanda Bynes, star of 2006 film She's The Man, has been arrested in New York City after she threw a marijuana bong out of a window.

Glass act: Heather Graham reprises her role in the ‘Hangover’ franchise

After 61 films, including The Hangover Part III, Heather Graham admits she still likes to boogie

She has come a long way from Roller Girl – but in her latest role in 'Hangover' franchise, she proves she can still bring a movie to life. So why is she always on the fringes of the A-list? Lesley O'Toole meets her

Laura Marling performing in Australia last year

Little bird flies to LA: If you've been wondering where Laura Marling has been pondering...

She has moved to California, but don't expect a sunnier outlook – just some scorching songs from new album Once I Was An Eagle. Andy Gill is floored by her sound

Liam Gallagher has slammed Daft Punk, claiming he could have written 'Get Lucy' in an hour

Liam Gallagher slams Daft Punk: 'I could have written Get Lucky in an hour'

Daft Punk may have sold over 600,000 copies of their number one single “Get Lucky” but Liam Gallagher is not taken by the song, claiming he could have written the song “in an hour”.

Sir Christopher Lee is to release a heavy metal album on his 91st birthday

Lord of the Sings: Sir Christopher Lee, 91, to release heavy metal album

The actor, who plays the wizard Saruman in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit franchises, is making first venture into heavy metal

Quiet roar: Chinua Achebe

Hundreds attend Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe's funeral

Writer Chinua Achebe shunned Nigeria's corrupt politicians and twice turned down national honours, never fearing to criticise those he felt ruined his country. Yesterday, however, the lawmakers and the country's elite came to praise him.

Jerry Lewis says he doesn't like women comics

Jerry Lewis: 'Women doing comedy bothers me'

Ladies? Don't make Jerry Lewis laugh.

Shirley Bassey performed

Shirley Bassey urges Cannes Festival luminaries to pull out their 'Goldfingers' at Aids fundraiser

With an apt rendition of "Goldfinger," singing legend Shirley Bassey roused celebrity revelers to dig deep into their pockets at the 20th amfAR gala in the Cap D'Antibes, helping to raise an estimated $25 million for Aids research.

Breakfast Show’s Nick Grimshaw

Nick Grimshaw and Rizzle Kicks lined up for pair of new Channel 4 music shows

DJ Nick Grimshaw and chart stars Rizzle Kicks have been lined up to host a pair of new music shows for Channel 4.

Helen Flanagan poses to promote the new PETA campaign, in Covent Garden

Ex-Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan fleshes out exotic skins protest for Peta

Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan did her bit to protest against the skin trade by showing off some flesh of her own.

Day In a Page

Johnny Marr talks relationships and reunions

He's worked with Modest Mouse, the Pet Shop Boys and Beck, to name a few, and recently released his first solo album. So why, wonders Johnny Marr, do people still hark on about The Smiths?
After the flood: From Haiti to Britain, one man has captured the devastation of our increasingly deluged lands

In pictures: After the flood

From Haiti to Britain, one man has captured the devastation of our increasingly deluged lands
Death becomes her: Meet the very modern mortician who champions 'cool' funerals

Death becomes her: A very modern mortician

Ever considered baking a loved one's remains into a cake or putting their ashes in fireworks? If so, talk to Caitlin Doughty, champion of the alternative death industry.
How long can the 'Keep Calm' trend carry on?

How long can the 'Keep Calm' trend carry on?

At first it seemed clever and cute. Then the 'Keep Calm' motif went mad, spawning endless offshoots.
The man who built Brum: A lament for the demise of John Madin's Brutalist Birmingham

John Madin: The man who built Brum

The architect's buildings were supposed to leave an indelible, futuristic mark on his beloved hometown but they are now being inexorably torn down.
School of chop: Learning the art of butchery at the Ginger Pig

School of chop: Learning the art of butchery

How do you butcher a lamb? Or make Mexican street food in a British kitchen? Christopher Hirst finds out.
James Pembroke: The man who's eaten everywhere

The man who's eaten everywhere

Few people know more about restaurants than James Pembroke, who only spent five mealtimes at home during his entire childhood.
A Berliner in 1963 – but did John F Kennedy once admire Adolf Hitler?

A Berliner in 1963 – but did John F Kennedy once admire Adolf Hitler?

The young JFK praised 'superior' Nordic races during visits to Germany
Banned Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof to attend Cannes Film Festival 2013, his first public appearance since prison

Banned Iranian director to attend Cannes Film Festival

Mohammad Rasoulof to make his first public appearance since being imprisoned three years ago
Seeing the larger picture: Inspiring images of space

Seeing the larger picture: Inspiring images of space

An exhibition explores images how photography has shaped astronomy
Eat Spam and carry on: Wartime pamphlets could teach us a thing or two about healthy, thrifty eating

Eat Spam and carry on

Wartime pamphlets could teach us a thing or two about healthy, thrifty eating
Facial hair: Cat beards and the purrrsuit of excellence

Facial hair

Cat beards and the purrrsuit of excellence
The 10 Best salt and pepper sets

The 10 Best salt and pepper sets

Whether they're for everyday use or to make your dining table look just right, it's worth getting a stylish shaker...
Ferran Soriano: Predicting success if Manchester City 'vision' is followed

Ferran Soriano: Predicting success if Manchester City 'vision' is followed

Chief executive says trophies will come if a 'core' of suitable players is in place
Thomas Müller: We couldn't handle losing a Champions League Final again

Thomas Müller: We couldn't handle losing a Champions League Final again

The Bayern Munich forward tells Tim Rich his side have to shed chokers' tag after two recent final defeats