Keira Knightley lives in boat house

Posted on | March 11, 2010 | No Comments

PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN star Keira Knightley has taken to life on the high seas - she’s been renting a boat house in London since the beginning of the year.

The British beauty, who made her name in the blockbuster pirate franchise, has rented out the barge on London’s canal system to use as a sanctuary until the end of summer.

The star and her actor boyfriend Rupert Friend sneak off to their vessel every weekend to get away from the hustle and bustle of life in the British capital, according to The Sun newspaper.

A fellow boat owner tells the publication, “They’ve hired the boat until the summer and they seem really happy. They like nothing better than strolling along the canal hand in hand and going to the chippy (fish and chips shop) for a fish supper. (WENN)

Kate Moss wants to elope

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The supermodel reportedly received a proposal from The Kills rocker on her 36th birthday but insisted she doesn’t want to marry him yet, though hasn’t ruled out tying the knot in future.

A friend of Jamie’s told the Daily Star newspaper, “He has asked Kate to marry him several times. Kate never follows the rules, she’ll always do what suits her. ”

Last January, it was reported that Jamie - who has been dating Kate since 2007 - had picked out a diamond ring with the help of business tycoon Sir Philip Green, Kate’s boss at British high street chain Topshop, the clothing chain she designs garments for. (Showbiz)

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Emily Blunt had French stutter

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Actress Emily Blunt thought acting had helped her kick her childhood stutter until a recent trip to Paris taught her the affliction returns when she speaks foreign languages. She was convinced she’d beaten the speech impediment for good when a teacher urged her to take up acting.

She explains, “It was a big problem then and I had a teacher who helped me overcome it… who wanted me to be in class plays. (He said), ‘Do you want to try it in a different accent? ‘ He thought there was something freeing in that and there was - by being someone else I overcame it. ”

But at 26, Blunt admits she’s hasn’t quite conquered the disorder - because she still finds herself stuttering when she speaks in other languages. She explains, “I went to Paris in the New Year and discovered I still stutter when I try to speak French, it’s so weird.” (WENN)

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Kristen Bell surprised by Josh Duhamel

Posted on | March 10, 2010 | No Comments

Actress Kristen Bell was stunned when her WHEN IN ROME co-star Josh Duhamel made her laugh - because she thought he was too good looking to be funny.

The “Heroes” star admits she wasn’t a fan of pop star Fergie’s hunky husband before they worked on the movie - and even told casting directors not to give him a part. (WENN)