Laugh it up, fuzzball: Harrison Ford reunited with Star Wars co-pilot Chewbacca... but launches attack on his old friend

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

What are you doing here? Harrison Ford launches a verbal attack on old friend and Star Wars co-star Chewbacca as he shouts at him for sleeping with his wife

Every Star Wars fan worth their salt knows only too well from C3PO's warning, that it's 'not wise' to upset a Wookie.

But clearly it's advice that Chewbacca's former co-pilot Han Solo wasn't worried about following as he launched into a verbal attack on his old friend - and for good reason.

Actor Harrison Ford, who played the Millennium Falcon's pilot, didn't look too happy to see the Wookie as they were reunited on TV last night.



What the hell? Harrison is getting his make-up done for a TV appearance when Chewie appears at the door


Despite fighting battles side-by-side against the Galactic Empire a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, their friendship came to an abrupt end once the bad guys were defeated and the cameras stopped rolling - because Chewie slept with his wife.

Ford, 69, was seen getting his hair and make-up done before a guest appearance on TV chat show Jimmy Kimmel when there's a knock at the door and Chewbacca walks in to say hello to his old friend.


You've got some nerve! Chewie growls in protest at Ford's accusations


But his appearance does not go down well with Ford who stomps over to the Wookie and launches into an angry verbal attack on his former sidekick.

He snaps: 'What are you doing here, you son of a b****? Cut the s***, you think you can walk in here and say you're sorry after what you did?'


Never come back! Ford angrily shoves the Wookie out of his dressing room


You betrayed me! Ford screams after Chewie as he berates him for sleeping with his wife

As Chewie growls his protests, Ford continues: 'I'm done with that Star Wars crap and I'm done with you. I'm in Cowboys & Aliens. Daniel Craig's my Wookie b**** now.'

He then shouts, 'Out. Get out!' as he shoves the sorry Wookie out the door.

He screams after him: 'She was my wife! She's still spitting up hairballs!'


Ford (R) and Chewie alongside Ben Kenobi (the late Sir Alec Guinness) and Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) in Star Wars: A New Hope


Of course, before Star Wars fans clutch their chests in horror that two old friends have become enemies, it was a sketch done in jest for the Jimmy Kimmel Show.

Ford was a guest on the show to promote his new movie Cowboys and Aliens and thought he would have a bit of fun while he was there.


Old friends: Ford and Peter Mayhew who played the original Chewbacca

Ford starred alongside the 'walking carpet' - who was played by Peter Mayhew - not in the sketch - in the films, from Star Wars; A New Hope in 1977 to Return of the Jedi in 1983.

They have become movie legends and the idols of many a small boy as they put the Falcon into hyperdrive and flew the galaxy at light speed.

Ford is currently starring alongside Daniel Craig in Cowboys and Aliens, a western with an extraterrestrial twist, which is released in the UK on August 17.



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'I'm not going to stop until I have a Bentley like Simon Cowell's!' Cher Lloyd reveals plans to become a 'big businesswoman'

By SARAH BULL

Big plans: Cher Lloyd says she wants to be as big as Simon Cowell

Cher Lloyd has revealed she isn't going to stop in the music industry until she is rich enough to buy a Bentley like the one Simon Cowell owns.

The 18-year-old singer, whose debut single Swagger Jagger is released tomorrow, said she isn't going to let any criticism hold her back in her mission to make it as the next big thing in music.

She said: 'I just ignore anyone that doesn’t like my music. I’m not stopping until I have a Bentley like Simon has got.'


Nice ride: The 18-year-old admitted she's not going to stop until she has a Bentley the same as the one owned by Simon Cowell

Cher also revealed Simon has always encouraged her to stick to her own unique style when it comes to her attitude and her music.

She added to the Sunday Mirror: 'He told me not to change and not let people tell me what to do. He said listen to people that know best but always do what your gut says is right. He’s a good man.


Mixed response: The 18-year-old performed her new single Swagger Jagger to the 70,000 festivalgoers

‘I’d love to be like Simon. I really look up to him and everything he has achieved. I want to be a big businesswoman.

'One day I’d like my own record label to give other artists the chance to get their music out there.’


Looking the part: Cher 'looked like a pop star' as she performed with her dancers

Cher's Swagger Jagger is out tomorrow, but available to download now.

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'I'm not going to stop until I have a Bentley like Simon Cowell's!' Cher Lloyd reveals plans to become a 'big businesswoman'

By SARAH BULL

Big plans: Cher Lloyd says she wants to be as big as Simon Cowell

Cher Lloyd has revealed she isn't going to stop in the music industry until she is rich enough to buy a Bentley like the one Simon Cowell owns.

The 18-year-old singer, whose debut single Swagger Jagger is released tomorrow, said she isn't going to let any criticism hold her back in her mission to make it as the next big thing in music.

She said: 'I just ignore anyone that doesn’t like my music. I’m not stopping until I have a Bentley like Simon has got.'


Nice ride: The 18-year-old admitted she's not going to stop until she has a Bentley the same as the one owned by Simon Cowell

Cher also revealed Simon has always encouraged her to stick to her own unique style when it comes to her attitude and her music.

She added to the Sunday Mirror: 'He told me not to change and not let people tell me what to do. He said listen to people that know best but always do what your gut says is right. He’s a good man.


Mixed response: The 18-year-old performed her new single Swagger Jagger to the 70,000 festivalgoers

‘I’d love to be like Simon. I really look up to him and everything he has achieved. I want to be a big businesswoman.

'One day I’d like my own record label to give other artists the chance to get their music out there.’


Looking the part: Cher 'looked like a pop star' as she performed with her dancers

Cher's Swagger Jagger is out tomorrow, but available to download now.

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Kapow! Christian Bale leaves Tom Hardy with ripped trousers during fight scene on set of new Batman movie

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Kapow: Christian Bale and Tom Hardy fight it out while filming scenes for upcoming movie The Dark Knight Rises in Pittsburgh today

Fight scenes on the set of new Batman movie The Dark Night Rises were never going to be a walk in the park.

But when Christian Bale and Tom Hardy got into character today to film scenes for the action flick it literally left one of the stars with ripped clothes and bumps and bruises.

Bale, who plays Batman, was on the front steps of Gotham City Hall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with Hardy, who plays villain Bane.


Flashing the flesh: Hardy - why plays villain Bane - ended up with a 'wardrobe malfunction' of ripped trousers after the fight sequence


Winter battle: Bale got into character on the set that was flooded with fake snow and got his fists ready for action


The two actors fought it out and onlookers saw elbows flying and plenty of action to whet the appetite of fans of the comic book series.

At one point in the fight scene Hardy's pants had a wardrobe malfunction as his whole thigh was showing out of his villain outfit.

The scene had hundreds of extras dressed as police men and bad guys fighting and there was also a snow machine on hand blowing onto the scene as they fought.


Pow: Batman and his arch nemesis duke it out face to face in the much anticipated film based on the famed comic book series


Causing a commotion: The scene had hundreds of extras dressed as police men and bad guys fighting in front of the building


Christian choreography: Bale practised his moves earlier on in the day wearing his normal attire


That particular action sequence will be for the storyline that depicts a breakout of convicts from Blackgate Prison.

The building they used for the fake prison was the Software Engineering Building.

Earlier in the day, Bale arrived on the set wearing a grey T-shirt and black shorts and practised his fighting choreography on the stairs.


Put em up: The outspoken Terminator star looked ready for action surrounded by the out of costume extras and crew members


Battle vehicle: Hardy is seen standing on top of a car that they were calling a tumbler that was in camouflage colours


Gas guzzler: The large vehicle looked menacing on the streets of Pennsylvania


Big production: Onlookers were eager to get a glimpse of the movie set which shut off street in the Oakland area of city




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Make mine a plus three: Pregnant Jessica supported by daughter Honor and husband Cash at Spy Kids premiere

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Blooming beautiful: Pregnant Jessica Alba looked radiant today as she attended the premiere of her new movie Spy Kids 4: All The Time In The World in Hollywood

She's due to give birth any day now.

But Jessica Alba still managed to squeeze in a public appearance today as she attended the premiere of her new movie, Sky Kids 4: All The Time In The World, today in Hollywood.

The stunning actress was supported by her husband Cash Warren and three-year-old daughter Honor at the event.


Red carpet royalty: The actress wore a full-length maxi dress with a star pattern


Jessica looked stunning in a floor-length black and white, star patterned maxi dress.

She wore her hair in a stylish updo and cradled her bump as she posed for photographs on the red carpet.

At one point her co-star Joel McHale jokingly hid her burgeoning belly behind his suit jacket as they had a group snap taken along with Jeremy Piven, who also appears in the film.

The movie is the fourth in the Spy Kids franchise, but the first time Alba has had a role.


We're coming too: She was supported by her husband Cash Warren and three-year-old daughter Honor


She plays the part of retired spy Marissa, who is thrust back into action along with her two step children, played by Rowan Blanchard and Mason Cook, after maniacal Timekeeper (Jeremy Piven) attempts to take over the world.

In a recent interview, Alba revealed that her three-year-old daughter thinks she is old enough to 'drink vino and drive'.

Little Honor Marie is set to become a big sister when her mother and dad Cash Warren welcome their second child later this year.


Cute: the father and daughter share a giggle as they arrive to support Jessica


And appearing on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Alba said her new status has convinced Honor that she is ready to become an adult.

'She's excited, she says she's going to actually be the mommy [and] I'm going to be the grandma. That's the way she phrases it,' she said.

'My girlfriend asked her, "Are you excited about being a big sister?" And she's like, "Yeah, because I'm going to be a grown-up. I'm going to drink vino and drive."'


Hiding the bump: Co-star Joel McHale covers Alba's burgeoning belly with his jacket as the pose with fellow co-star Jeremy Piven


Cast call: From left, Piven, Alexa Vega, writer/director Robert Rodriguez, child actors Mason Cook and Rowan Blanchard, Alba and McHale

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Now that's dedicated support! Miley Cyrus gets her SEVENTH tattoo... an inking on her finger in recognition of gay rights

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Dedicated support: Miley Cyrus has got her seventh tattoo, this time in support of gay rights

Most people who promote a cause might usually do some volunteer work or perhaps donate some money.

But singer Miley Cyrus has taken one step further in showing her support for gay rights, by getting a new tattoo.

The 18-year-old got inked for the SEVENTH time, showing off the new design on her finger via her Twitter account.


Show cause: The singer got the 'equal' symbol etched on her middle finger, writing on Twitter: 'All LOVE is equal' in reference to a campaign was launched by the Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby


The singer got the 'equal' symbol permanently etched on her middle finger, writing on Twitter: 'All LOVE is equal'.

It appears that Miley is referring to The All Love is Equal campaign launched by the Gay & Lesbian Rights Lobby.

Miley has been very vocal on gay rights in the past.

Earlier this month, when Casey Anthony was infamously acquitted for the murder of her daughter Caylee, Miley tweeted: You know the world is skewed when people get away with murdering children, but we cant get gay marriage legalized in the state of California.'


More ink: Just over two months ago she picked up her sixth tattoo, an anchor design whilst on her Gypsy Hearts tour in Brazil



With love: Miley also has an outline of a love heart on her pinky




Spiritual: Miley has a dream catcher on the right side of her ribcage, which she acquired earlier this year


Recently a leaked photograph of the singer getting her dream catcher tattoo done leaked online.

The photograph shows a topless Miley lying down and clutching a shirt to her chest to cover her modesty.

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Lydia Bright and James Argent show they're stronger than ever with loving display in Marbella

By SARAH BULL

Stronger than ever: The Only Way Is Essex stars Lydia Bright and James 'Arg' Argent showed they are back together with a loving display while on holiday in Marbella this week

Thousands of The Only Way Is Essex fans were left devastated when James 'Arg' Argent and Lydia Bright revealed they had split earlier this year.

But now it seems the couple have put their differences behind them and rekindled their relationship.

Lydia and Arg showed they are stronger than ever by putting on a loving display while on holiday in Marbella, kissing and cuddling as they relaxed in the sunshine.


Kisses and cuddles: Arg looked smitten with Lydia as he struggled to keep his hands off her while they relaxed int the jacuzzi


Wearing a tiny red polka dot bikini and a white cowboy hat, it was little wonder Arg struggled to keep his hands off his svelte girlfriend.

The couple made the most of their time off together, and enjoyed a relaxing dip in the pool as well as the jacuzzi at The Sisu Boutique Hotel and Spa in Puerto Banus.

The breakdown of Lydia and Arg's relationship was shown on the second series of The Only Way Is Essex, following a series of arguments stemming from Lydia's belief that Arg was cheating on her.


Beach bodies: While Lydia looked stunning in her red and green bikini, Arg still has a way to go on his weight loss quest


And despite his insisting that he had been entirely faithful, Lydia decided Arg didn't treat her well enough, and ended the relationship.

But Arg refused to accept that it was over, attempting to win Lydia back with flowers and heartfelt phone calls.

In the finale of season two of The Only Way Is Essex, Arg was seen pleading with Lydia to give him another chance, after she arrived at Mark Wright's pool party with another man.


Soaking up the sun: The loved-up pair smiled at each other as they enjoyed the warm weather


I love you! Lydia grins as she draws a heart on Arg's chest with her suncream


Now it seems Arg's determination to win back his girl has paid off, as he confirmed on Twitter earlier this week that the pair were back together.

He wrote on his Twitter page: 'Very proud of my beautiful GIRLFRIEND @LydiaRoseBright.'

A proud Arg then added: 'We're back together guys!'

The next series of The Only Way Is Essex is due to start on ITV2 this autumn.

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Downton Abbey: YOU gets up close and personal on series two of the hit period drama

By EMMA COX

Lady Mary Crawley (Michelle Dockery) is ready for her close up

It’s got the cast, the style and enough intrigue to fill the 50-plus rooms of Highclere Castle, where it is filmed. With the long-awaited new series of Downton Abbey soon to enliven our Sunday evenings, YOU goes behind the scenes on this most lavish of sets


Above: Lights, costumes ... drama!


With nearly 11 million viewers, the first series of Downton Abbey was last year’s big drama hit for ITV1. And series two — scheduled for early autumn — has all the ingredients for another Sunday-night blockbuster. The action begins in 1916: it’s World War I and Downton Abbey (‘played’ by Highclere Castle in Berkshire) has been turned into a convalescent home by Cora, Countess of Grantham (Elizabeth McGovern). ‘Each character is profoundly affected in ways they don’t expect,’ says Elizabeth, ‘and for some of the women it’s actually very liberating.’


Above left: Amy Nuttall plays new housemaid Ethel

Above right: Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess of Grantham


Above: Between takes Elizabeth McGovern's hairstyle is protected by a net


This season’s costumes are more austere, as befits wartime, but no less painstakingly researched. Between takes hairstyles are protected by nets, and actors put on coats or robes. Maggie Smith has the most elaborate outfits as the Dowager Countess of Grantham. Newcomer Amy Nuttall, who plays new housemaid Ethel, says, ‘The “downstairs” scenes are filmed at Ealing Studios, so it’s rare but lovely when both the servants and “upstairs” are all here at Highclere’



Above: A stylist makes sure that no hair is out of place on Lady Mary Crawley (Michelle Dockery)


Above left: Hugh Bonneville returns as Robert Crawley, the sixth Earl of Grantham
Above right: The three Crawley sisters


Above: It takes time to set up the special lighting and camera angles that make Downton such sumptuous viewing. Elizabeth McGovern says, ‘It’s painstaking and laborious but we all know it’s worth the wait’


Above left: Elizabeth McGovern says, ‘I’m wearing vintage fabric but they reinforce it — the set is hard work for costumes’

Above right: It may be wartime but Cora is still keeping up appearances


Above: Lady Edith (played by Laura Carmichael) sits with a badly injured soldier, whose identity is a closely guarded secret. ‘The grounds are beautiful,’ she says, ‘but we’re mindful that people live here. Lord and Lady Carnarvon [Highclere’s owners] must feel like the Granthams, having their home taken over by so many people!’


Above: Downton fans can’t wait for a revival of the simmering sexual tension between housemaid Anna (Joanne Froggatt) and valet John Bates (Brendan Coyle)

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