Daybreak duo put on four-day week (but their pay remains the same)

By Sara Nathan


Ratings flops: Daybreak hosts Christine Bleakley and Adrian Chiles


It cost ITV £10million to bring their celebrated ‘chemistry’ to its breakfast show sofa.

But just 11 months after launching Daybreak, Christine Bleakley and Adrian Chiles are being bumped down to four days a week – as ratings continue to plummet.

Chiles, who viewers are said to have found ‘grumpy’, and his co-star will now work just Monday to Thursday, although their generous pay packets are expected to remain in place.


Miss Bleakley, 32, joined ITV on a £4million, two-year deal, in June last year, shortly after her former BBC One Show co-host Chiles, 44, had signed a £6million, four-year contract.

The pair launched Daybreak amid great fanfare, but the show has not fared well with either viewers or critics.

Popular Kate Garraway – the sole presenter left from its predecessor GMTV – will step into Miss Bleakley’s place on the sofa on Fridays, while Dan Lobb will replace Chiles.

The move will take place in September after the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, during which the show will be replaced by some early morning matches.


Last night an ITV source told the Daily Mail: ‘This is symptomatic of just how difficult things are on Daybreak at the moment.

We need to recapture the warmth of GMTV and viewers adore Kate, especially when she is teamed with Dan.

They haven’t taken to Adrian so well and they are only just starting to warm to Christine.’

ITV chiefs are desperate to revamp the show after ratings slumped to just below 700,000 viewers, less than half BBC Breakfast’s average of 1.5million.

As the Mail revealed in April, ITV found through polling that viewers were fed up with ‘grumpy’ Chiles and thought Miss Bleakley – engaged to Chelsea footballer Frank Lampard – was a ‘giggling airhead’.

Editor Ian Rumsey was axed last month, and even ITV chief executive Adam Crozier has admitted: ‘Daybreak has not performed as we would have hoped.’

ITV said last night the move to a four-day week was ‘always planned’ as part of the presenters’ contracts.


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You'll send them ape! Tom Felton enjoys coffee and cigarette break with Jade Olivia sat next to a no smoking sign

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Coffee and catch up: Tom Felton was seen enjoying a break with his girlfriend Jade Olivia before he sparked up a cigarette

He has been working hard promoting his new film Planet of the Apes, so it seems Tom Felton relished the opportunity to grab a quick coffee and cigarette with his girlfriend.

But in his haste to relax the actor unwittingly sparked up right next to a no smoking sign.
Tom,23, took time out from filming a segment on a US TV show to spend time with his beautiful girlfriend Jade Olivia.


Coffee and fag break: The actor also enjoyed a cigarette while outside and looked around before lighting it


The pair were seen chatting together and drinking coffee in the sunshine before the actor lit a cigarette.

He then leant back against a wall, which clearly displayed a sign prohibiting the habit, before handing the cigarette over to his girlfriend.

The British Harry Potter star was sporting a healthy tan, in contrast to his pale skin of previous years which he had to keep for his character of Draco Malfoy.


Rule breaker: The actor brazenly leant against a wall which clearly displayed a no smoking sign as he enjoyed his cigarette


Earlier today Felton’s Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes co-stars James Franco, Andy Serkis, and Freida Pinto appeared on The View chat show to talk about the new film.

Franco, who split from his girlfriend-of-five years Ahna O’Reilly last month explained how he had to work intimately with a fake chimp for his role as a scientist.


Care to share: Tom gave his cigarette to his girlfriend who also decided to break the no smoking rule


Making the most of the time off: Tom, who showed off a healthy tan made the most of the time off from promoting his new film


King Kong actor Andy Serkis, 47, described how he enjoys playing animals and mythical creatures with high-tech 'performance capture' equipment.

He told The View hosts: ‘Put simply I wear a suit with lots of cameras and dots on it," he said. "So the acting is translated into the digital character that you see.’


More promotion: As Rise Of Planet of The Apes opens in the U.S. Andy Serkis, James France and Freida Pinto appeared on The View earlier today


Pinto, 26 admitted that after Slumdog Millionaire she was ‘living in fear’ that she would never get another film role and that if her acting career didn't work out she was set to become a wedding planner.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes is released in the US today and in the UK on August 12.

Back up plan: Freida admitted she was living in fear after the success of Slumdog and said that if acting didn't work out she would become a wedding planner


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The cat's back! First official picture of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises released

By SARAH BULL and MIKE LARKIN

Going hell for leather: The first official photo of Anne Hathaway as Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises has now been released

Batman bosses have kept fans guessing with how Anne Hathaway is going to portray Catwoman in upcoming movie The Dark Knight Rises.

And now, with the first official photo of the actress in character, it seems Catwoman is going to be tougher than ever in the sequel.

While Hathaway's outfit can't really be seen, it appears the 28-year-old actress is wearing a black leather catsuit, with a zip up the front, teamed with a pair of black goggles and lashings of red lipstick.


Don't mess with her: Anne looks like a lean mean machine as she rides a futuristic motorbike


The shot shows Catwoman on a motorbike, which looks very similar to the one owned by Batman in the last film, The Dark Knight Rises.

Very little information has been revealed about the storyline of the new film, in which Hathaway stars as Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman.

However, a source recently told Hollywoodlife.com of Anne's Catwoman costume: 'Anne's outfit is more tactical, like the comic book, than the previous Batman movies.


Heads down: Bodies fall to the floor as Anne whizzes around on her extraordinary vehicle


Previous incarnations: Halle Berry as Catwoman in the 2004 film and Michelle Pfeiffer in the role in 1992 movie Batman Returns


'She will definitely be wearing the goggles, and it's going to be less sexy than Halle Berry and Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman costumes. She's going to look more like a robber.'

Hathaway was yesterday spotted on the set of the new film, showing off her legs in a pair of tiny black shorts.

Anne, who was wearing heavy make-up, chatted with a member of the production staff while she stretched her legs during a spot of down time.


Clawfully good-looking: Hathaway showed off the wonderful form that landed her the part of Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises during filming in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Caught in the act: Marion Cotillard is snapped as she takes part in a scene for the upcoming film


Prepations: A stuntman was seen on Catwoman's bike on the set earlier in the day


Although the ladies on set provided the glamour, it was the stunt men who generated the excitement.

One was seen shooting down a set of stairs in a exotically-designed motorbike during one of the more thrilling moments of the day.

The Dark Knight Rises also stars Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine and is set to be released in July 2012.


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Kids' day out: Michael Jackson's children enjoy a day out at the theme park

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Sticking together: (from left) Paris, Blanket, Prince and Prince's girlfriend Niki on a fun day out together at Six Flags Magic Mountain

The Jackson children enjoyed a day of roller coasters and games on a day trip to Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.

The three children Prince, Paris and Blanket were seen having a blast on the rides and walking around the park together.


Whoosh! The kids hold on tight as they start to drop


They spent the day with their cousins Jaafar, Jermagesty and a few friends.

Prince even brought along his girlfriend Niki Berger. They looked a happy pair, holding hands and walking between the rides together.

The group were dressed in shorts and t-shirts for a day outside in heat of a California summer.


Hold on tight: The thrill seekers get ready for a 20-storey free fall


Six Flags Magic Mountain is home to the most roller coasters on the planet, so there were plenty of rides for the youngsters to choose from.

The thrill seekers were spotted grinning on the Déjà Vu ride, where passengers plummet a 20-storey free fall at 65 miles per hour and dangle face down as they climb a 90-degree tower.

Since their father the King of Pop died of 25 June 2009 aged 50, their family has been working to make their lives as normal as possible.



Rollercoaster of love: Prince and his girlfriend Niki Berger look happy together as they walk around the theme park


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Ashton Kutcher will play 'Internet billionaire with a broken heart' on new series of Two and a Half Men

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Anticipation: It was announced today that Ashton Kutcher will be playing a billionaire with a broken heart on the forthcoming series

Speculation has been mounting about Ashton Kutcher's character in Two and a Half Men, ever since he was announced as Charlie Sheen's replacement earlier this year.

It was finally revealed today that the 33-year-old actor will play Walden Schmidt, an 'Internet billionaire with a broken heart,' on the new season of the hit show, which airs on U.S. network CBS this September.


Comedy king: New details have been released about Ashton Kutcher's Role in Two and a Half Men


But Entertainment President Nina Tassler would not 'confirm or deny' reports that Sheen's character Charlie Harper would be killed off.

She also refused to reveal any more details of how the series would continue without Sheen, commenting that keeping 'the mystery is part of the marketing.


All change: Kutcher will play heartbroken rich man Waldon Schmidt on the show, alongside cast members Jon Cryer and Angus T Jones


The script for the episode, according to Tassler, is as 'smart and funny and irreverent and risqué as the show has always been.'

And Kutcher seems to have already made a good impression.

'There is great value in hiring an actor like Ashton Kutcher,' she said. 'He is extraordinarily professional, talented, funny, and gifted.


Building anticipation: A billboard for the show features the cast members semi naked, advertising the start of the revamped show


Funeral: Charlie Sheen's Two and a Half Men character Charlie Harper will be killed off in the season opener

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Duchess of Cambridge leads the style set on Vanity Fair Best Dressed list with 'whirlwind of fashion successes'

By Daisy Dumas and Paul Thompson


Kate Middleton has been named one of the best dressed women in the world.

She was the star attraction of Vanity Fair magazine's annual International Best Dressed list for women.

The Duchess of Cambridge, who won rave reviews for the succession of outfits worn on her recent North America tour with Prince William, is recognised internationally for her elegant style.

Royal style: Kate Middleton, here seen at the Bafta dinner in LA wearing Alexander McQueen, wowed audiences on her recent State visit to North America


She joins Michelle Obama and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy as the most high profile women on the 72nd list compiled by the glossy magazine.

The magazine said of Kate: 'A whirlwind of fashion successes since has earned her a nod this year.

'She’s captivated the world with her signature mix of high and low fashion.'

First ladies: Michelle Obama, left, and Carla Bruni-Sarkozy impressed Vanity Fair again this year - both have made it onto the list before


She appeared on the list for the first time in 2008 and this year earns a place for the first time as a British royal. Vanity Fair notes her signature style of Issa wrap dresses and praises her Alexander McQueen wedding dress.

Other royals on the list include Princess Charlene of Monaco, the new wife of Prince Albert, and Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, the wife of the Emir of Qatar and a UNESCO special envoy.

Two British stars, actresses Carey Mulligan and Tilda Swinton, who is the face of Pringle, are also named for their style.

Acting up: British actresses Carey Mulligan, left, and Tilda Swinton were both named - Ms Swinton said her father is her style idol


Oscar winner Colin Firth and F1 racing driver Jenson Button are two of the British stars featuring on the men's Best Dressed list.

Star of Friends with Benefits, Justin Timberlake, and writer Nicholas Foulkes are also recognised.

Lady Gaga is named as one of fashion originals of 2011, mostly notably for a dress made of real beef cuts that she controversially wore to the MTV Awards show last September.




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Funeral for Charlie Sheen's Two and a Half Men character to air during season premiere

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Killed off: Charlie Sheen's Two and a Half Men character Charlie Harper will be killed off in the new season of the show

He was dramatically fired from hit comedy series Two and a Half Men earlier this year, to be replaced by Ashton Kutcher.

But Charlie Sheen's character in the series, Charlie Harper, faces a somewhat stickier end in the first episode of the forthcoming season.

According to reports, the jingle writing womaniser will be killed off, with cast members past and present attending his funeral.


All change: Ashton Kutcher takes Sheen's place in a new promo for the new season of Two and a Half Men alongside Angus T Jones and Jon Cryer


Deadline.com reports that the hotly anticipated episode will open with a memorial service attended by several of Harper's girlfriends.

His beach side home will then go on sale, with real life celebrities viewing the house.

This is then likely to lead to Sheen's replacement Ashton Kutcher buying the house with leading cast members Jon Cryer and Angus T Jones somehow remaining there with him.

The two-part season opener has been shrouded in secrecy with reports from Deadline that some scenes will be shot on a closed set.

Sheen has moved on to other projects and is currently developing a new comedy series Anger Management.


Moving on: A lawyer for Capri Anderson said she was 'relieved; the lawsuit had been dropped


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From 'Cole Cappuccino' to 'Katona Karrot'... Pippa Middleton's 'Royal Mocha' leads the celebrity tan tone scale as the most desirable shade in Britain

By JESSICA SATHERLEY

Choosing the right shade of fake tan can be a tough decision, but it has been revealed that Pippa Middleton is influencing British women to opt for a ‘Royal Mocha’ tone this summer.

Miss Middleton's glow has been named the most desirable skin tone by a new study which discovered the most and least desirable celebrity tans of 2011.

And as Pippa’s complexion came out on top, Kerry Katona’s ‘Karrot’ look left her at the bottom of the heap of the celebrity tan-tone chart.


Live chart: The models became part of the world's first tan-tone window display boasting celebrity branded skin shades at The Really Buff Boutique in London's Soho


Cheryl Cole’s ‘Cappuccino’ tan was the second most popular hue, followed by Amy Childs’ ‘Essex Copper’, Christine Bleakley’s ‘Burnished Bronze’ and Katie Price’s ‘Pricey Pecan’.

And yesterday six bikini-clad women were modelling the celebrity branded skin shades at a pop-up beauty salon in London’s Soho area.


Ready for summer: The bikini-clad models show off their fake tans for summer by holding beach balls with their celebrity branded shades


A team of experts, led by tanning guru James Harknett, studied over 100 female celebrities over a three-month period to identify the total of six distinct shades favoured by the rich and famous.

More than 2,000 British ladies then took part in the poll to vote on whose tan came out on top.

Pippa’s gorgeous glow dubbed ‘The Royal Mocha’ nabbed a whopping 60 per cent of the votes, closely followed by Cheryl Cole, who achieved 26 per cent of votes.


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Vanessa Feltz shows off the results of her gastric band as she slips into a little white dress for Devil's Double premiere

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In good company: Reality shows collide as Lord Rob from Dirty Sexy Things accompanied Funda Onal to the premiere while Ben Ofoedu was dressed in a bizarre ensemble at the screening


She has slimmed down from a size 24 to a 14 after having a gastric band fitted.

And last night Vanessa Feltz showed off the results of the operation as she slipped into a little white dress for the London premiere of The Devil's Double.

The 49-year-old presenter displayed her noticeably slimmed down figure, as well as a deep golden tan, as she and fiancé Ofoedu arrived for the event in Leicester Square.

New figure: Vanessa Feltz displayed the results of her gastric band surgery as she slipped into a little white dress for the premiere of The Devil's Double in London last night. She has gone from a size 24 (right) to a 14


Vanessa underwent the £4,000 operation in Belgium last June after a surgeon relative recommended it.

However, the mother-of-two admitted in December the results of having the operation had been slower than she had hoped.

She said: 'I think I had this fantasy that the weight would drop off magically, but actually it was slower than I expected. It's going in the right direction though.'

On-trend: Rosamund Pike also wore white, which was featured heavily on the S/S 2011 catwalk shows


Vanessa wasn't the only one to opt for a white dress at last night's premiere.

Actress Rosamund Pike led the charge in a sparkling number cut just above the knee with tiny slashes on both legs, hemmed in with a smart slimline belt.

The 32-year-old finished off her outfit with a pair of black peep toe pumps and a miniature purse adorned with a zebra print patches.

In good company: Lord Rob from Dirty Sexy Things accompanied Made In Chelsea's Funda Onal to the premiere while Rick Parfitt Jnr brought his own pretty racy date


Meanwhile Made In Chelsea star Funda Onal stayed on-trend with a loose, low cut summer dress, nude peep toe heels and a salmon pink handbag.

She was accompanied by Lord Rob - a fellow reality star who appears in Channel 4's Dirty Sexy Things, which follows the fortunes of a group of models.

Rob also got in on the act with a white long sleeve T-shirt, though he opted for dark coloured jeans.

Golden brown: TOWIE's Lucy Mecklenburgh arrives at the premiere


The twosome later tweeted about their night, both excited at having met Latif Yahia, who the film is based on.

Rob wrote: 'Had great night at the devils double film premier with @FundaOnal, amazing amazing film, really outstanding.'

While Funda posted a photo with the caption: 'Met the original 'devils double' @latifyahia tonight what an inspiration! We could all learn a lot.'

Scarlet fever: Linzi Stoppard dazzled in a one-shoulder red dress with gold accessories in theme with the movie's poster

Essex and proud: Kirk Norcross poses with a couple of bikini-clad ladies at the premiere of The Devil's Double


Linzi Stoppard bucked the trend, choosing bright red for her showstopping number at the after party for the screening held at China White.

The violin-playing daughter of Tom Stoppard completed her eye-catching outfit with a pair of gold strappy wedge heels and a matching handbag.

TOWIE stars Kirk Norcross and Lucy Mecklenburgh also made appearances, alongside Rick Parfitt Jr and girl group Belle Amie - whose outfits were more suited to a festival than a red carpet premiere.

Festival fodder: X Factor finalists Belle Amie misjudged the event with their festival-style outfits


Also present was lead star Dominic Cooper - who also went for a slightly unorthodox ensemble comprised of a dark coloured blazer, white shirt, turquoise tie, light blue trousers and grey shoes.

The film is based on the true story of Latif Yahia's life as the double of Saddam Hussein's notorious and sadistic son Uday in Iraq.

Cooper said: 'Getting into the mind set was very hard because I despised Uday and I could find no redeeming quality, so it was about understanding what made that man the way he was.

I like this guy!: Latif Yahia and the man who plays him in the movie, Dominic Cooper


'Because there are truly no redeeming qualities, no moral code - so you really have no idea how someone functions like that.

'I looked at things like his relationship with his father and the fact that Saddam never thought him capable of any military stance, and certainly wasn't going to offer him the role of taking over power.

'So you understand the aggression and the hatred and the bile. That gave me at least a key to understanding the psyche.

'Not that it excused it but at least it gave me an understanding of who that man was.'

Yahia's family's lives were threatened unless he agreed to live with Uday in Saddam's palace and appear in public for him if his life was thought to be at risk.


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Anything Dad can do... Becks and sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz strike a stunning pose on their surfboards as they paused for photo op in Malibu surf

By SARAH BULL

Strike a pose: David Beckham and his sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz put on a show for the paparazzi in Malibu by leaning on surfboards with their hands on their hip

He usually only strikes a pose if there's a hefty number of zeros after the pound sign.

But David Beckham fooled around with his three sons in front of the paparazzi while playing in the Malibu waves.

The football ace, along with Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, 8, and Cruz, 6, propped themselves up on their surfboards, gave their best brooding glance and perched their other hand on their hip.


Like father, like sons: The Beckham boys appear to have adopted David's sporty nature as they all hit the waves together in their wetsuits


Hiding: After posing for the photographers, David and his sons appear to be shielding themselves from the paparazzi behind their boards


Gordon Ramsay and his family, who are close friends with the Beckhams, also had a dip in the water.

The celebrity chef was spotted visiting the ever-growing brood this weekend.

However, after meeting baby Harper Seven, Gordon still managed to squeeze in some surfing with pal David, as the pair hit the waves with their families.


Surfin' USA! Gordon Ramsay hit the surf in Malibu, California, with close friend David Beckham and their families after visiting his new goddaughter Harper Seven



Smiles all round: The pair appeared in good spirits as they showed off their surfing skills in the sea


Donning a wetsuit, Gordon laughed and joked as he tried to catch the best waves with David's oldest son Brooklyn.

Despite reports Gordon has been asked by the couple to be Harper's godfather, the Beckhams' spokesperson insisted there were no plans to have their daughter christened, adding their younger son Cruz hadn't been christened either.


Let's get this one! Brooklyn can't hide his excitement as he prepares to boogie board on a huge wave with Ramsay

Also on the day out was Gordon's children, Megan, Jack, Holly and Matilda, as well as his wife Tana, who gave the surfing a miss, instead choosing to soak up the sunshine on the beach.

Meanwhile, Victoria was also absent from the beach, instead choosing to stay inside with baby Harper in the luxurious $150,000-a-month mansion the pair are renting for the summer from Steven Spielberg.


Getting tired? Beckham's boys have been photographed surfing frequently over the past few weeks


Going again: Little Cruz Beckham looked as though he coudn't get enough of the surfing action


The seven-bedroom, ten-bathroom mansion was custom-built for Spielberg and looks out on to what has been called 'the most exclusive piece of sand in the world'.

Pierce Brosnan, Dustin Hoffman, Danny DeVito and Goldie Hawn all live in the area.

A neighbour said: 'It's very peaceful and relaxing for the Beckhams. I've seen Victoria on the beach watching the dolphins with the family. She must feel like she's in heaven.'

A source close to the Beckhams, who are worth an estimated £165million, said: 'As soon as Victoria saw pictures of the house she told David it was the perfect place to relax and recover after the birth of the baby.

'David didn't think twice and signed a lease straight away.'


Scream! Brooklyn looks slightly scared as David lifts and throws him in the water



What's so funny? Earlier in the week, Beckham was pictured messing around in the water with his three sons


Since then, the footballer and his sons have been frequently seen on the beach, often with their bulldog Coco.

Earlier this week, David was spotted snapping pictures of his three boys catching the waves in Malibu - and it seems the trio are becoming keen surfers thanks to the amount of time they have been spending in the sea in recent weeks.

Victoria has yet to be seen following the birth of baby Harper on 10th July, apart from a Twitter picture of the former Spice Girls star with her beautiful little girl.

And David recently revealed baby Harper is already a fashionista in the making, with a growing collection of fashionable garments.


Clinging on: Cruz holds tight to his father as they enjoy the sunshine and the warm water


Wet and wild: David displayed his muscular physique in a black pair of swimming shorts and surf top


Speaking about the two-week old baby girl, the former England captain, 36, said: ‘Everything Victoria’s put on her so far looks amazing, she's got a great wardrobe already.

'My wife is going to definitely take care of that.’

And even though Victoria had to have a fourth caesarean, Beckham said the couple were still keen for ‘one more’ baby.

He said: ‘Are we done now or will we see any more in the future? We'd like one more.

'We've always said we'd love a big family and five was the number. If we're lucky enough, then we hope to have one more. Victoria's doing amazingly well. So we'll see.'


Taking a break: The Beckhams potter around on the sand chatting to former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, with Romeo sporting a Wayne Rooney shirt


Here's your hat back: Ramsay's wife Tana (pictured in the cream hat) sat the surfing out




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