Katy Perry sets Twitter record
The world certainly wants to hear Katy Perry roar.
The 31-year-old US singer has made history by becoming the most followed person on Twitter with 90 million followers, after joining the social networking platform in 2009.
Canadian singer Justin Bieber is second with 83.9 million followers, while US singer Taylor Swift is third with 79 million followers.
Twitter announced the latest figures by tweeting: "It's party time, @katyperry! With 90 million on the guest list, we're gonna need a really big dance floor."
Shirt worn by Prince for $130,000? Sold!
Iconic clothes worn by the late US singer Prince are fetching impressive prices at an auction in California.
The white ruffled shirt he wore in the 1984 film Purple Rain was auctioned off for over £72,300 (S$129,162) - 32 times its asking price of £2,300 to £3,800.
A black-and-white blazer, also sported by Prince in the same film, also fetched £72,300.
It was already going to be sold before he died from an accidental prescription drug overdose in April at the age of 57.
Other personal items snapped up include knee-length high-heeled boots worn by Prince during his 1988 Lovesexy tour (£13,500) and a necklace from his Diamonds And Pearls music video (£6,300).
In class with Prof McConaughey
US actor Matthew McConaughey, 46, will be teaching a behind-the-scenes course on his new war film, Free State Of Jones, at the University of Texas at Austin.
Titled "Advanced Producing: Script To Screen", it will see the Oscar winner team up with US director Gary Ross, who helmed the film, to instruct 30 third- and fourth-year undergrads through pre-recorded videos..
McConaughey graduated from the university in 1993 with a bachelor's degree in radio, television and film, and will appear in person at least once.
Rihanna & Drake dating again
The 28-year-old Barbadian singer and 29-year-old Canadian rapper have reportedly rekindled their on-off romance, which dates back to 2010.
A source told E! News: "He still loves her and never stopped... Their music together got them close again."
Rumours surrounding the pair's relationship heightened this year with their recent musical collaborations, which include the singles Work (from Rihanna's album Anti) and Too Good (on Drake's Views).
Last week, they were seen partying in London for a third night in a row before returning to the same hotel.
Last Wednesday, Drake appeared onstage during Rihanna's Anti World Tour concert in Manchester and told the crowd: "Shout out to the most beautiful, talented woman I've ever seen... I'm gettin' my heart broken."
I die in a lot of movies. I don't know why - it's one of the unusual things about my career. I guess it's a big rehearsal for the inevitable.
- French actress Eva Green on her morbid big-screen roles
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