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The rapper recorded his entourage hanging out backstage at Radio 1's Big Weekend for Scott Mills' new film about the event, premiering tonight at 7pm on the BBC Radio 1 website.

Sway must've been avoiding a few ladders recently. The rapper ? real name Derek Safo ? has landed his first film role, in thriller The Grind, after being headhunted by movie producers following his role as Ross Rosten on C4 drama Top Boy. Not bad for a first TV appearance.

Labrinth admits he's been enjoying the attention of the opposite sex since finding fame.

He said: "My theory with girls is ? if you're hot, I'll date you. I do get a bit of trouble in the supermarket with the ladies. There's something about that frozen foods aisle." He must love Findus Crispy Pancakes.

The X Factor contestants finally had something to be happy about last night when their charity single ? Wishing On A Star ? went straight in at No1.

And X Factor graduate Olly Murs knocked Rihanna off the top spot of the albums chart with his second collection, In Case You Didn't Know.

Mike Skinner hangs out in the butterfly enclosure at London Zoo to get inspired for his album with The D.O.T.

He told Vice website's show The Producers: "It's a place I like to come and think about my next beat. It's difficult to know where inspiration is going to come from."

Try the tiger enclosure next.

The Boss is back next summer in London's Hyde Park for the Hard Rock Calling festival ? and tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10am.

With Glastonbury off you could do a lot worse than seeing Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band on July 14. They previously headlined at the event in 2009.

HANSON would still struggle to get served in most pubs. Which might be why the US band are launching their own ale.

After speaking at the Oxford University Union, Zac said: "We are going to sell our own beer ? I'm not joking ? MMMHop IPA." Can't see old blokes in Wetherspoons drinking that.

Adam Sandler missed the Deadmau5 and TEED gig in London on Monday night. The actor turned up for the Nokia Lumia Live barge to find it had sailed down the Thames. He had to catch the concert and show ? which saw London's Millbank Tower spectacularly lit up ? from the riverbank.

David Bowie has denied claims he has agreed to let his songs be used for a new show, Heroes: The Musical.

His team said: "There are no negotiations pending for a long-running musical featuring Mr Bowie's music." Just as well ? a jazz hands-style Life On Mars would be awful.

The new Batman film is working out quite pricey. The Dark Knight Rises has so far cost $283million to make and could break through the $300million mark once the editing process begins. The MoT and service for the Batmobile must have contributed highly to that figure.

Pity the poor runners helping out on the TOWIE Christmas single video shoot. They had to leg it down to Boots four times as they shot the Last Christmas promo to get items including 25 cans of hairspray, ten red lipsticks and a truckload of fake tan. And that was just for the blokes.

Boy George liked singing with Kate Moss but won't be asking the clothes horse to record with him after their charity bash link-up. He said: "It was good to duet with Kate. I'm not sure about her being on one of our records. I think we've got to concentrate on what we're doing."

WAYNE Rooney has taken a mini-break from Twitter.

The striker hasn't been banned by boss Alex Ferguson ? he's just forgotten his password.

Wayne said: "I changed my phone over and forgot the password. I'm waiting for a new one back." The star says the networking site gives him a chance to show he's as normal as his fans ? as seen in his rants about X Factor contestants.

Love Actually star Bill NIghy has revealed a passion for socks. The actor says mid-calf dark blue ones are his favourites.

He said: "I sometimes buy six packs at a time. You just go 'crack!' each morning and get the tissue paper out. It's a thrill." Sounds like a magic moment.

Aussie blokes will be queuing up to give Kylie Minogue a ride in their Utes. The singer gave her car away in a last-minute donation to an NSPCC auction.

She was handed the motor by Lexus after being named the new face of the car firm. Shows what she thought of it.

Tinie Tempah released a song yesterday featuring Wretch 32 and US rapper J. Cole.

The track, Like It Or Love It, is taken from his forthcoming mixtape Happy Birthday.

It features the line: "Always round peas, like some lentils." Sounds like he's turned veggie.

It's no wonder Jeddie J's album Who You Are has been reissued in a deluxe version with extra tracks.

The Essex girl's record has just been confirmed as the biggest selling debut album of 2011.

Not bad considering no one knew who she was just over a year ago.

Lana Del Rey is getting a lot of love at the moment.

To Kill A King are the latest band to pay tribute to the pouting singer. The lads did a brilliant job covering Video Games in their set at London's Notting Hill Arts Club on Sunday.

They've got a residency there in January. Get down to hear it.

Wire star Idris Elba DJs under pseudonyms Driis or 7 Wallace.

He said: "When you have a bunch of film fans show up to a gig they want to take pictures and stare. They have no appreciation."

He added: "Smaller rooms with just enough people to work. That's my forte."

The new Twilight movie took ?46million globally on its opening last Friday and ?181million over the weekend.

The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 more than doubled its ?70million budget.

Its huge success might even make moody star Kristen Stewart raise a smile.

The worst thing to see at breakfast time? Jedward nipping Kerry Katona's backside. I witnessed the eye-watering moment before ITV's This Morning yesterday. John and Edward asked me to plug new single Wow Oh Wow ? I had to because they started Sellotaping themselves to my car.

One Direction will be licking their wounds.

After being neck and neck with her all week, the lads were pipped to the post by Rihanna in the UK singles chart ? and at the last minute by Flo Rida as well. Michael Buble kept the competition at bay, claiming the album crown over JLS and Snow Patrol.

Katy B has set her sights on Hollywood and isn't afraid to put her hand in her pocket to get there. The singer bid ?5,000 for a part as an extra in the as yet untitled Nina Simone biopic starring Mary J Blige, shooting in LA. Perhaps she hopes she'll get to upgrade her role and it'll be the start of something big.

I'm a Celebrity 2011: Mark and Dougie to fight it out for I'm A Celeb crown, but the battle is close as they're neck and neck in the polls

Mark Wright and Emily Scott may have set tongues wagging with their jungle flirtations, but it's fair to say Mark's attention has shifted since her departure.

He and McFly bass player Dougie have seen their unlikely friendship go from strength to strength, but it is about to face its greatest test yet.

With Antony and Fatima were voted out, the best buddies have been left to fight it out for the crown in the final, airing tonight.

And all that man love flying about the jungle has certainly had an impact on the viewers, as the pair are currently neck and neck in our very own Daily mail poll.

Will he win? Mark Wright has made it to the final of I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here

'Bosom buddies': Dougie will be up against his friend Mark in tomorrow's grand final

Only one of the young stars will be named King of the jungle but no doubt there will be 'no hard feelings' when the winner is announced tomorrow.

The Only Way Is Essex star Mark seemed to agree and revealed he's made some true friends.

'Dougie will be a friend for life but when I first met Antony I didn’t know if I’d get on with him as much as I did,' he said.

'When Emily came into the camp I thought she’s hot, she’s a true fighter, if I get out and we gel then who knows what might happen.'

He then went on to say how much he'd missed his family whilst being in the jungle but was glad that he did it.

'It makes me emotional thinking about it because it has been the most wonderful experience.

'I’m proud and honoured every day that goes by I’ve won, every vote that’s been given me, I’ve won.'

Obvious award: Mark won his prize for having the Best Body

Dougie admitted that he wasn't sure he'd made the right decision by going on the show, but added he couldn't have been more wrong.

'I was super nervous and I thought, "what am I doing?" I have nothing in common with these people," and I didn’t expect to get on with many of the others.

'I’ve met people that I’ll be friends with for a long time. I thought I wouldn’t get on with Mark but it’s awesome hanging out with him. 

Smelly winner: Dougie won the award for being the Most Grubbiest camp mate

'The experience has been amazing, wicked, everything about the jungle is amazing. Anyone who gets the chance, should do it, it’s the coolest thing ever.'

Mark's best friend and TOWIE wingman James 'Arg' Argent might be the best person to give Dougie an indication of what he can expect should his friendship with Mark continue outside the jungle.

Arg has been looking forward to a reunion with his best mate - and a return to their favourite boys' nights, a hugely embarrassing secret he keeps from all ladyfriends.

The Essex singer confessed in an interview with the Mirror: 'Mark’s big secret is his lads’ sleepovers – he’ll be so embarrassed now his girlfriends have found out. We’ve always done them and the last was about a month ago.'

Missing his family: Mark began to cry when his letter from his family was read out to him

'We share a bed and watch a movie – last time we saw the Disney film The Mighty Ducks on DVD.'
Despite his natual envy of Dougie spending so much time with Mark, Arg enthusiastically showed his support for Mark, gushig: 'I’m confident he’ll be the King of the Jungle.'

Emotional Mark was rather overwhelmed when he heard a letter from his family yesterday, having admitted on several occasions just how much he missed them.

'We are so proud of you and everyone is missing you and sending their love and kisses,' they wrote.

Getting emotional: The McFly star got quite upset as his letter from his band mate and girlfriend was read out

 'You have done everything that we hoped you would; you are a true gentleman and a courageous and fun-loving boy.

'We are all willing you to win but you are already a winner in our eyes.  Everyone is voting for you at home and so many are saying that you have surprised them and that they feel they are seeing the real Mark.

 'We miss you and love.  TEAM MARK! TEAM MARK!'

Wiping away his tears, Mark said: 'Every day I’ve been waiting to hear from my family. I speak to my mum and dad about ten times a day so to receive a letter saying how they are feeling about me couldn’t be more emotional and meant the world. I’ll save that letter to the day I die.'

McFly star Dougie was the last one to hear his letter - which had been written in two segments by his band mate, Tom Fletcher, and his girlfriend.

His partner, Lara, wrote: 'Oi oi Captain, Tom says I have to say something cringy now to see if I can make you cry.

Testing times: Dougie was covered with fly pupae for a bushtucker trial on his 24th birthday...

... but best mate Mark was there to greet him when Dougie returned triumphantly to camp

'So, meeting you has been the best thing that’s ever happened to me. You truly are the most special person I know and I’m hook line and sinker in love with you.

'However, if you dump me for your new man friend Mark I will slap you round the face with a wet fish. You have been warned.

Love your fellow finger clicker. X Lots of love, Tom, Gi and Lara.

 

Dougie seemed really chuffed with his letter and said afterwards: 'That letter beats any present and I will keep that letter for the rest of my life.'

But Antony couldn't let a day go by without a moan about Fatima, and as she began bossing Mark and Dougie about Antony told them that they should stick up for themselves.

'People are trying to take control of the camp as a ploy to get to the final,' Mark said.

'She’s cutting us down all the time and making us feel bad.'

(Fe)male bonging: Back when the girls were in camp.  Mark borrowed Jessica-Jane's coconut bra

Dougie agreed, saying: 'Antony and Fatima have different ways of running the camp; it’s like a time bomb waiting to explode.'

Mark and Dougie have been rather more supportive of each other than their bickering former camp mates, as was evident after Dougie endured a bushtucker trial in lieu of a 24th birthday party.

Mark suggested Dougie do the rial to mark his special day- though his pal wasn't so sure about doing it at first.

Dougie rallied however, declaring: 'I have to do relatively well as everyone is bumming out today.'

Not to be outdone: Dougie got in on the cross-dressing action, modelling her leopard-print bra

After a gruesome ordeal which saw Dougie consume fly pupae, Dougie returned to camp triumphant, where Mark greeted him with open arms.

Mark and Dougie have been of one mind from the beginning- even when it comes to slightly less serious matters.

Back when the girls were still in camp, it appeared Mark was becoming jealous of all the attention Emily Scott and Jessica-Jane Clement's buxom bodies were getting.

Dougie teamed up with his friend to try ad win back some of the limelight, giving Jessica-Jane's leopard print bra a test run while Mark donned her coconut bra.