Daniel Radcliffe says Robert Pattinson is a better sex symbol

Washington, July 11 (ANI): Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has said that ‘Twilight’ star Robert Pattinson is a much better sex symbol than he is.

Talking to reporters at the New York premiere of ‘Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince’, the 19-year-old star said that ladies were better off lusting after Pattinson.

“Rob Pattinson is a sex symbol. Rob Pattinson is a genuine sexy guy. He’s got the height,” Us magazine quoted Radcliffe as saying.

He added: “If girls like short and nerdy, then I’m a sex symbol!”

However, the teenage heartthrob has said that he hasn’t spoken much to Pattinson, who is as popular among the youngsters as he is.

“I’ve said probably three words to him in the last three years and that was before Twilight all kicked off. But I wish him well. Hopefully, I’ll see him at some point. He’s bound to turn up at one of these [premieres] at some point,” said Radcliffe. (ANI)

‘Twilight’ star Michael Welch says he would hate to be Robert Pattinson

Washington, June 26 (ANI): ‘Twilight’ actor Michael Welch has said that he would hate to be as famous as his co-star Robert Pattinson because he doesn’t like the way the press keeps hounding the British hunk.

Pattinson has been in constant media eye ever since he shot to fame with his role of Edward Cullen in the vampire hit.

And last week, the frenzy reached dangerous levels after a taxi hit the actor in New York while he was running away from a mob of fans.

Welch, who plays Mike Newton in the film, compared Pattinson’s fame to that of U.S. President Barack Obama and is worried that the star might never lead a normal life again.

“I’ve said over and over – literally, right now, Rob Pattinson and Barack Obama are the two most famous people in the world. I don’t see how this is sustainable – is this gonna keep going for the rest of his life?” Contactmusic quoted him as telling MTV.com.

“I understand it, it’s Edward Cullen, I get it. But he’s still Rob Pattinson first – he’s still his own guy. Is it time to start getting concerned here? It’s tough, man … I don’t know where his life is really headed.

“I don’t wish I had Rob’s life at all. I’m glad he’s OK. And as long as people don’t start ripping at him and breaking him in two, I think we’ll be OK… I wish him the best, and hope he’s going to be all right,” added Welch. (ANI)

Jolie, Jackman favourite crushes among female Hollywood stars

Washington, May 23 (ANI): Hollywood’s lovely ladies have named Angelina Jolie as their ultimate female crush, while Hugh Jackman remains their favourite amongst men in showbiz.

The sexiest female stars, who divulged details about their crushes amongst both sexes, and rated the ‘Tomb Raider’ actress above all other actresses.

“Male would be Kobe Bryant, female Angelina Jolie,” Fox News quoted Brenda Song as saying.

For Bridget Marquardt: “Female is Christina Aguilera and male … George Clooney?”

When asked about her crushes, Caridee English said: “Rob Pattinson, Josh Hartnett and Eminem. Female, there’s a lot of good females now .. (Tyra?) No! She can’t be my crush, she’s like my mom! Any model like Elle Macpherson, Angelina Jolie or Cindy Crawford.”

Holly Montag claimed: “I’m a big fan of old school, I like manly men like Gerard Butler. I like rugged men, and after “300″ I was like, ‘Damn!!’ For females, I would have to say Megan Fox, she is banging! I would rather even do her then over Gerard Butler!”

Julianne Hough said: “Chuck (Wicks) of course my boyfriend. But girl? It’s always Angelina Jolie – she is gorgeous.”

Khloe Kardashian: “Megan Fox and Hugh Jackman! I think he’s really hot and has a great body.”

Jolie and Jackman also remain the favourites for Shannon Elizabeth.

Tara Reid said: “Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp. Female? Not really my style, but I admire Meryl Streep the most as an actress.” (ANI)

Rob Pattinson confirms he’ll star in fourth Twilight instalment

London, May 21 (ANI): Hollywood actor Rob Pattinson, who became a household name with his portrayal of a vampire in the Twilight series, has confirmed that he will be acting in yet another instalment.

He confirmed at the Cannes Film Festival that the fourth Twilight instalment would be based on Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling novel, Breaking Dawn.

He also revealed that he was currently in the final days of shooting the second instalment, New Moon, in Italy.

The actor said that he would soon begin filming third flick, Twilight: Eclipse.

Rob revealed that his role in New Moon had been beefed up compared to the book because, according to the tome, Edward is just “a voice in Bella’s head”.

“You’re playing a figment in Bella’s imagination so I was trying to do it in a 2D way. I hope it doesn’t translate onscreen as being boring,” the BBC quoted Rob as saying.

The Twilight series tells the story of a romance between Bella, a teenage mortal, and Edward, a decades-old vampire. (ANI)

Rob Pattinson to act in Bel Ami

Washington, May 20 (ANI): Hollywood actor Rob Pattinson is all set to star in an adapation of Guy de Maupassant’s short story ‘Bel Ami’.

Scripted by Jenny Lumet, the flick will be directed by Allen Couter.

Though the female lead of the flick has not been finalized as yet, Rob has revealed that the female character would be well read.

“The girl needs to be literally inspirational,” Variety magazine quoted Rob as saying.

Rob was also full of praise for scriptwriter Lumet, as he did not hesitate in calling her a “genius”. (ANI)

Rob Pattinson dreamt of writing political speeches

Washington, May 15 (ANI): Before becoming a famous actor, Hollywood heartthrob Rob Pattinson dreamt of writing political speeches for the political bigwigs.

Rob revealed that he was very inclined towards politics as a child, and kept a track of the latest happenings.

He, however, gave up the idea of writing political speeches after he realized he was too lazy to be consistent in the political field.

“I just liked the whole idea of it (speech writing),” Contactmusic quoted him as saying.

“I wanted to be involved with politics. I was going to go to university and then I just thought, ‘Ah, I can’t be bothered to do anything, – I don’t want to do ny more homework!’” he added. (ANI)

Rob Pattinson enacts gay love scenes in ‘Little Ashes’

New York, May 8 (ANI): Hollywood actor Rob Pattinson, who created a wave among his female fans with his portrayal of a vampire in Twilight, will leave his fans flabbergasted, as he has enacted gay love scenes in his forthcoming flick ‘Little Ashes’.

Rob plays the Spanish surrealist painter Salvador Dali in the flick, which focuses on gay relationship with poet Federico Garcia Lorca, portrayed by Javier Beltran.

Rob revealed that though he was nervous about filming the love scenes with Javier, he was happy that the scenes turned out looking appealing.

“It was hard to watch my first scene, in which I turn up in this funny little hat,” the New York Daily News quoted him as saying.

“I was worried about watching them, but DalĂ­ and Lorca’s sex scenes were in fact the best scenes,” he added.

Rob, who has just done only a few flicks in Hollywood, also said that he was not worried about how his female fans would react to his portrayal of a gay painter in ‘Little Ashes’.

“I don’t really mind either way. I’m not really trying to appeal to anyone in particular,” he said. (ANI)

Dev Patel, Freida Pinto make it to ’100 Most Beautiful People’ list

Washington, April 30 (ANI): Slumdog Millionaire stars Dev Patel and Freida Pinto have made it to US magazine People’s list of ’100 Most Beautiful People’.

The ‘Most Beautiful People’ list has been topped by Samantha Who? Star Christina Applegate, who won admiration for her fight against breast cancer, reports People.

Michelle Obama, who has achieved celebrity status and wowed the world as a fashion icon, made it to the list for the first time.

Zac Efron and Rob Pattinson, who have huge teen girl following, also joined the list.

Pattinson’s vampire-loving co-star Kristen Stewart, teen music idols Nick and Joe Jonas also made the coveted list for the first time.

George Clooney, Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt and Halle Berry are also part of the list.

Meanwhile, rumours are abuzz that Patel and Pinto are dating each other.

The reports were further confirmed when the pair was recently caught enjoying an intimate lunch date in Israel, where Pinto, 24, is filming on location.

Also, Patel’s mum has confirmed her son’s off-screen romance with Pinto. (ANI)

Rob Pattinson literally proposed to Kirsten Stewart while filming Twilight

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): Hollywood actress Kirsten Stewart has revealed that her Twilight co-actor Rob Pattinson was so engrossed in his character while filming that he actually proposed to her.

She said that Rob was so much into his character that he made himself believe that he actually loved Kirsten, reports the China Daily.

“Rob is very mysterious and very intense – and totally crazy. He proposed to me one day!” Kirsten said.

On the other hand, Rob himself finds it hard to believe that he could get so deeply involved in his character.

“I can’t believe I did that! That’s really getting into character. It’s pretty extreme,” Rob said.

However, Kirsten, who knows her co-actor in and out, knew that it was just the love for his work that made him propose to her.

“I’m sure he’s proposed to loads of girls before. He’s a complete jokester!” she said. (ANI)

Michael Sheen to play blood-sucking vampire in Twilight sequel

London, Apr 13 (ANI): Hollywood actor Michael Sheen will be seen playing the blood-sucking vampire in the much awaited Twilight sequel ‘New Moon’.

Chris Weitz, the director of the flick, has revealed that Michael has been signed up for the role alongside Rob Pattinson.

The film will feature Michael as Aro, the leader of an Italian vampire clan called the ‘Volturi’.

“Michael’s role is so important because he’s the head of all vampires. Aro is, on the surface, a very gracious and friendly vampire, but beneath that he is a tremendous threat,” the Daily Star quoted Weitz as saying.Michael will receive a whopping 5 million pounds for the flick. (ANI)

Rob Pattinson had a panic attack at the ‘Twilight’ premier

Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Hollywood actor Rob Pattinson has revealed that he got a major panic attack at the premier of his latest flick Twilight, as he was so thrilled about watching it.

Rob got a panic attack after watching the first ten minutes of the vampire thriller, and could not watch much past the blockbuster’s opening credits without feeling a rush of anxiety.

“I went out and sat in the car, having a full-blown panic attack,” Contactmusic quoted him as telling GQ magazine.

Meanwhile, Rob has also revealed that he is going to be pickier about his roles.

“(I’m) not massively concerned about doing lots of acting jobs. If it all just went, right now, I’d be like, ‘All right. I don’t really care. That’s probably a stupid thing to say. But I don’t, really. I think it’d be much worse to do a load of stuff (movies) that’s really bad,” he said. (ANI)

Rob Pattinson denies dating Camilla Belle

Washington, Mar 13 (ANI): Hollywood actor Rob Pattinson has denied that he is clandestinely dating Joe Jonas’ alleged girlfriend Camilla Belle.

The ‘Twilight’ actor insists that he and Camilla are only friends.

“I’m friends with Camilla. That’s the extent of it,” Contactmusic quoted him as telling GQ magazine.ob further said that he could not believe how Camilla was portrayed by the media as a home wrecker.

“Camilla’s the nicest… she’s a saint. And it’s funny that she’s being portrayed as this home wrecker,” he said. (ANI)

‘Twilight’ author tipped to be next J. K. Rowling

London, Mar 05 (ANI): With the ‘Twilight’ series becoming a best-seller worldwide, author Stephenie Meyer is being tipped to be the next J. K. Rowling.

Stephenie Meyer’s ‘Twilight’ series about a Vampire are so popular that it has already sold more than 40 million copies worldwide

It is also being said that Meyer’s books are helping fill the void left by Rowling’s famous ‘Harry Potter’ series after its last instalment was published in 2007.

Figures obtained from the retailer amazon.com clearly reveal that Meyer’s books dominate the top 10 lists for the last year in Britain, the US, Canada and France, enjoying an international success not seen since the height of “Potter-mania”.

Kes Nielsen, the head of books buying at the British arm amazon.co.uk Kes Nielsen, said that it was rare for a book to have such great appeal in multifarious countries at the same time.

“Stephenie Meyer, in particular, has achieved incredible success across all the English-speaking nations and Europe and many will say that her Twilight series has filled the hole left by Harry Potter,” the Telegraph quoted Nielsen as saying.

“Indeed, I don’t think we have seen one author have so many books in the best-sellers lists since J K Rowling in the early days of the boy wizard,” Nielsen added.

Meanwhile, Meyer’s Twilight series has already been turned into a motion picture featuring Hollywood actor Rob Pattinson as the Vampire. (ANI)

Hugh Jackman, Rob Pattinson enjoy karaoke night in Japan

London, Mar 02 (ANI): Hollywood actor Hugh Jackman and Rob Pattinson enjoyed a Karaoke night in Japan, where they were promoting their own flicks.

While Hugh was in Japan to promote ‘Australia’, Rob was there for ‘Twilight’.

They engaged in their song and dance session, as they took time off from their hectic agenda.

“Hugh was there celebrating completion of his promo tour for Australia with director Baz Luhrmann and friends. About 1am, the cast of Twilight came in and they all joined in,” the Daily Express quoted a source as saying. (ANI)

Kristen Stewart has had too much of Rob Pattinson romance scrutiny

Washington, Feb 24 (ANI): Kristen Stewart has said that she’s had enough of media scrutiny over her relationship with her ‘Twilight ‘co-star Rob Pattinson, insisting that they are not dating and have no plans to do so in the future as well.

The 18-year-old star is puzzled by rumours linking her to the British star, because she’s happily dating actor Michael Angarano since the last three years.

Talking to Nylon magazine, the ‘Panic Room’ star has claimed that she and Pattinson are just good friends.

“Rob and I are good friends. We went through a lot together, so we feel very close,” Contactmusic quoted her as saying.

She added: “(But) if we go out in public, every little detail is scrutinised, like the way I stand next to him… It’s only natural that we’re sort of leaning on each other, because we’re put in the most… psychotic situations.” (ANI)

Rob Pattinson turns down the offer to make music for Twilight

Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): Hollywood actor Rob Pattinson has refused to compose a soundtrack for his flick ‘Twilight’, as he wants to keep music as a back up career.

Although The ‘Twilight’ actor, who is a talented composer, pianist and guitarist, wrote two songs for the original flick, helping them to top the American album charts, he is not ready to do the same for the sequel.

“I really didn’t want it to look like I was trying to cash in. Music is my back up plan,” Contactmusic quoted Rob, as telling OK! Magazine.

Meanwhile the rock band Paramore has been signed up to pen the title track for the flick. (ANI)

Rob Pattinson turns down the offer to make music for Twilight

Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): Hollywood actor Rob Pattinson has refused to compose a soundtrack for his flick ‘Twilight’, as he wants to keep music as a back up career.

Although The ‘Twilight’ actor, who is a talented composer, pianist and guitarist, wrote two songs for the original flick, helping them to top the American album charts, he is not ready to do the same for the sequel.

“I really didn’t want it to look like I was trying to cash in. Music is my back up plan,” Contactmusic quoted Rob, as telling OK! Magazine.

Meanwhile the rock band Paramore has been signed up to pen the title track for the flick. (ANI)

Rob Pattinson turns down the offer to make music for Twilight

Washington, Feb 20 (ANI): Hollywood actor Rob Pattinson has refused to compose a soundtrack for his flick ‘Twilight’, as he wants to keep music as a back up career.

Although The ‘Twilight’ actor, who is a talented composer, pianist and guitarist, wrote two songs for the original flick, helping them to top the American album charts, he is not ready to do the same for the sequel.

“I really didn’t want it to look like I was trying to cash in. Music is my back up plan,” Contactmusic quoted Rob, as telling OK! Magazine.

Meanwhile the rock band Paramore has been signed up to pen the title track for the flick. (ANI)