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Gwyneth Paltrow's selfie with Gwen Stefani, Nicole Richie

April 21, 2014 17:19 IST
Clockwise from left: Nicole Richie, Chelsea Handler, Naomi Watts, Gwyneth Paltrow, Sam Taylor-Wood, Gwen Stefani and Steela McCartney

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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has shared a selfie featuring many celebrity friends which apparently was taken during a dinner.

In the photograph, the Shakespeare in Love star can be seen posing with Nicole Richie, Gwen Stefani, Stella McCartneyNaomi Watts, Sam Taylor-Wood and Chelsea Handler, reported Ace Showbiz.

The stars were celebrating McCartney's birthday at a vegan restaurant. The designer also shared a picture from the dinner in which the stars struck different poses.

'Gals night out! Gwen, Gwyneth, Nicole, Chelsea, Naomi, Sam and I, Stella,' she wrote.

Paltrow went to the event wearing a flowery top by Stella McCartney.

Purple-haired Richie, meanwhile, was seen sporting an elegant-looking ensemble with creams, pinks and beige tones.

No Doubt singer Stefani looked chic in an all-black outfit, bright red lipstick and blue shoes.

Prior to sharing the star-studded photo, Paltrow uploaded a sweet photo of her and her two children with a beautiful ocean view as the background.

'Luckiest mom ever,' she tagged the snap.

Paltrow and her husband Chris Martin recently announced their separation after 11 years of marriage.

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Country singer Kevin Sharp passes away

April 21, 2014 17:19 IST
Kevin Sharp

Kevin Sharp, a country musician who topped the charts after fighting a grueling battle with cancer in the mid 1990s, has died. He was 43.

According to his website, he died Saturday evening from past stomach surgeries and digestive issues, reported Variety.

The Redding, California, native began showing interest in music early in his life, and participated in local musicals during high school.

His musical career hit a bump in the road, however, after Sharp began to experience frequent dizziness and fatigue.

Tests showed that Sharp was suffering from a form of blood cancer called Ewing's sarcoma.

After being diagnosed, Sharp underwent two years of chemotherapy and radiation, losing all of his hair as a result. His chances of recovery looked bleak at the time.

His musical career got another chance after Sharp met famous producer David Foster, thanks to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

In the mid 1990s, Sharp gave Foster a demo tape, which helped him nab a deal with Asylum Records.

In 1996, Sharp released his first album, Measure of a Man. The album reached was certified Gold, selling more than 500,000 copies, and contained the song for which Sharp may be best known, Nobody Knows.

The single is the country version of the song the Tony Rich Project made famous and spent several weeks at Number 1 after its release.

Rihanna in 3D animated film

April 21, 2014 17:19 IST
Rihanna

R&B star Rihanna is all set to star in Home, which will be the first 3D animated film to have a black lead character.

The 26-year-old Diamond singer will voice the character of Tip, a resourceful girl who teams up with a banished alien called Oh (voiced by Jim Parsons) when Earth is taken over by an alien race, reported Metro online.

The film is based on Adam Rex's children's book The True Meaning of Smekday.

Home
will be the first 3D animation to have a black girl as the hero. It is also Dreamworks' third female protagonist, the others being Monsters vs Aliens and The Croods.

Tim Johnson will direct the animation, which as been described as a post-apocalyptic-alien-invasion-buddy-comedy.

Jennifer Lopez will voice Tip's mother and Steve Martin will be the voice of Boov leader Captain Smek.

It is scheduled for release on November 26.

Rihanna will reportedly be lending her vocal talents musically as well, creating a concept album featuring original songs from the film.