How Much Emma Watson Got paid for Beauty and the beast

In the span of a few short years, Disney's live-action division has become a box-office force with such films as 2010's Alice, 2014's Maleficent, 2015's Cinderella and last year's The Jungle Book.

But as the studio's Beauty and the Beast roars into theaters this weekend, poised to break records, a question looms: Are the stars of these mega-hits reaping the rewards? Sources say Emma Watson is pulling in $3 million upfront to play Beauty's book-smart protagonist Belle. But her final payday will escalate to $15 million if the film's final haul is similar to Maleficent's $759 million worldwide gross, as is expected.

The Bill Condon-directed Beauty is expected to open to north of $120 million this weekend in North America, with some pinning its final weekend total at more than $140 million.

With such past box-office winners in its fold including Cinderella ($544 million) and Jungle Book ($967 million), stars are clamoring to sign on for the studio's live-action offerings. Although Watson earned $60 million combined for the eight Harry Potter movies, she was unable to command a similar payday outside of Hogwarts. Beauty offered the actress a sure-fire gig putting her back in the Harry Potter pay grade.

The studio continues to mine its animated library for live-action redos and has plenty on the horizon including Mulan on Nov. 2, 2018, and Mary Poppins Returns on Christmas Day 2018. Jungle Book director Jon Favreau will return with The Lion King, starring Donald Glover and James Earl Jones as Simba and Mufasa, respectively.

But as it builds the brand, it also has incurred the wrath of some reps, who see the studio's penny-pinching as on par with Marvel. Anecdotes abound including Beauty star Dan Stevens being denied a rental car upgrade to accommodate his two children. Cinderella heroine Lily James received similar treatment when the studio refused to pay for her mother to sit alongside her in first class.

"They are cheap with everyone," said a lawyer with a client in one of the studio's upcoming films.

But others see the studio as being a welcome place for stars looking to land in a box-office hit that has become synonymous with high-quality kids fare. "It it's the right vehicle for the right star, they can be great," says an agent with a client who starred in one of the previous live-action films. "But Disney also has the luxury to not have to put a star in there."

And so was the case with Will Smith, who wanted a $20 million payday for a live-action Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton. Disney balked, and Smith instead collected his $20 million from Netflix to star in Bright. Few argue with the wisdom of that move.

But Disney will pay a star's full freight when it makes sense. Angelina Jolie commanded $20 million in addition to profit participation for Maleficent and is currently in talks for a sequel. But most of the time, it doesn't make sense.

“The IP is the star of the movie," said a producer. “If you hired Jennifer Lawrence as Belle, would it really make a difference in the opening [of Beauty and the Beast]? Unlikely.”

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The untold truth of Bruno mars

As one of today's most popular artists, Bruno Mars has already achieved all kinds of milestones - a handful of Grammys and Super Bowl performances to name a few. And after a short hiatus, he's back!

Bruno Mars just released the title track off his new album, 24K Magic, as its first single, along with the colorful music video. The album is set to be released Nov. 18 and is hopefully filled with more of the disco-funk tunes Mars is famous for. But how much do you know about the artist behind the music?

1. He grew up in Hawaii

Mars was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii. His father, originally from Brooklyn, New York, is half Puerto Rican and half Ashkenazi Jew, while his mother, who emigrated to Hawaii as a child, was of Filipino descent.

2. His stage name was inspired by a wrestler

Mars was born Peter Gene Hernandez. So where did the name Bruno Mars come from? Back in the day, his dad gave him the nickname "Bruno" because Mars was chunky as a baby and reminded him of the hefty wrestler Bruno Sammartino. As for the "Mars" part, the singer told Rap-Up, "The 'Mars' came up just because I felt like I didn’t have no pizzazz, and a lot of girls say I’m out of this world. So I was like, I guess I’m from Mars."

3. Musical talents run in his family

His father is a drummer and his late mother was a hula dancer. In fact, the two met while performing at a show. Apparently, they passed on their abilities to their kids. Mars' sisters have a musical group called The Lylas. Meanwhile, his brother Eric is a drummer in Mars' backup band, The Hooligans.

4. He was a young Elvis impersonator

When Mars was a kid, his dad and uncle ran a Hawaiian variety show that sometimes featured the singer as an Elvis impersonator. That's right — he's been performing since age 4.

5. He's a songwriter

Aside from creating his own hits, Mars has also penned many popular tracks for other artists. In fact, before becoming a successful solo artist, he was a known music producer, writing tunes for writing artists like Travie McCoy, Brandy, Sean Kingston, CeeLo Green and Flo Rida.

6. It took him a while to break out

Shortly after moving to Los Angeles, Mars signed to Motown Records in 2004 in a deal that "went nowhere," and a conversation with Will.i.am's management also turned out fruitless.

In 2006, he met his future manager at Atlantic Records, Aaron Bay-Schuck. After hearing Mars play a couple of songs on the guitar, Bay-Schuck wanted to sign him immediately. But the label felt that it was too early and that Mars still needed development as an artist, so Mars didn't officially sign to Atlantic Records until three years later. He broke out when he was featured on the B.o.B single "Nothin' on You," which he also wrote.

7. He's run into trouble with the law

In 2010, Mars was arrested in Las Vegas for possession of cocaine. He pleaded guilty to felony drug possession, and in return for his plea, he was told that the charges would be erased from his criminal record as long as he stayed out of trouble for a year, paid a $2,000 fine, did 200 hours of community service and completed a drug counseling course.

8. His first Super Bowl performance made history

Mars made history at the Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show in 2014 as the youngest artist ever to serve as the sole NFL Super Bowl halftime headline.

9. He's already matched Elvis Presley in a big way

In 2013, Mars scored his fifth No. 1 hit with "When I Was Your Man." The song came just a little over three years after his first chart-topper — meaning that Mars racked his first five Hot 100 No. 1s faster than any male since Elvis Presley.

10. He has four Grammys

Mars has won four Grammys: the first in 2011 for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are," the second in 2014, for Best Pop Vocal Album for Unorthodox Jukebox, and two in 2016 for Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, both for "Uptown Funk."

Throughout his singing career, he has sold over 100 million singles and albums, making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. Seven of his singles are also counted among the best-selling singles of all time.

11. He's one of the world's best-selling artists of all time

Throughout his singing career, he has sold over 100 million singles and albums, making him one of the world's best-selling artists of all time. Seven of his singles are also counted among the best-selling singles of all time.

12. He does more than sing

Not only is Mars a talented singer, but he plays the drums, keyboard, bass and guitar.

13. He has tattoos

Mars has four tattoos: a gypsy, an anchor and two on his upper arms, which are dedicated to his parents. On his right upper arm is his late mother's name, Bernadette, written in a heart, and on his upper left arm are the word's "Pete's Boy," as a tribute to his father.

 

Russell Brand ties the knot with Laura Gallacher

Russell Brand has tied the knot — again! The British comedic genius married fiancee Laura Gallacher in a beautifully intimate ceremony attended by friends and family on Aug. 26. One person who wasn’t on the guest list: Russell’s ex-wife Katy Perry!

Five years after his nasty split from ex-wife Katy Perry, 32, British actor and comedian Russell Brand, 42, has settled down once more — hopefully for good! The British superstar married his fiancee (and the mother of his almost one-year-old child, Mabel) Laura Gallacher, 30, in a small but beautiful ceremony at Remenham Church near their family home in Henley-on-Thames, Oxon. The bride and groom both stuck to their signature unique styles while still looking totally matrimonial! “They wanted a very small, personal affair with their daughter Mabel, family and close friends rather than a circus,” a source told The Sun. “It was a lovely occasion. Mabel was guest of honour.”

The Forgetting Sarah Marshall actor spent £2,300 on a New Orleans steamer to carry the whole lot of them — including celebrity guests like Noel Gallagher, Jonathan Ross and David Baddiel — to an Indian-themed reception, made even more authentic by a staff wearing traditional saris. What a cool idea! Russell and Laura looked totally at peace and happy in the pics of their big day. Russell maintained his wild rocker look by letting his long hair flow and nixing a suit jacket, but still donning a vest, suit pants and a nice white button down (though he left MUCH of his chest exposed). Laura was the picture perfect bride, with a gorgeous veil and a stunning, yet simple, white dress with organza overlay and lace applique and a tempting little slit up the front.

Russell proposed to Laura last July, before the birth of their daughter (who they are raising gender neutral) in November 2016. Laura is the daughter of golf pro Bernard Gallacher and the sister of TV personality Kirsty Gallacher. Russell and Katy split in 2012 after 14 months of marriage when Katy says Russell told her he wanted out via text! Russell has said their “vapid” celebrity lifestyle led to the split.

French President Emmanuel Macron Spends $30,000 on Makeup in Just Three Months

French President Emmanuel Macron may be looking to rival Canada’s Justin Trudeau for “most handsome world leader.” That might explain the elaborate grooming routine that a French magazine reports is costing taxpayers some Marie Antoinette-level money.

French magazine Le Point reports that the Élysée Palace has paid a makeup artist named Natacha M. a sum of 26,000 Euro (over two payments, one for 10,000 Euro and another for 16,000) over the course of his past three months in office.

The amount converts to about $30,000, or roughly $330 per day since his May 14th inauguration, and is reported to have covered his looks for public appearances and news conferences. And though it may seem to be an astronomical sum, the Washington Post reports that his predecessors in office had similar expenditures (not great optics, as the newspaper points out, in a country where the average per-capita income is slightly less than three months of the president’s beauty budget).

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Salma Hayek Reveals Major Skincare Secrets!

Salma Hayek is not just one talented Hollywood actress but also known as someone who embraces the aging process when it comes to beauty. Because of this, she just revealed that she is not a fan of injections and fillers and shared her favorite beauty products that help her stay on top of the beauty game.

According to PEOPLE, the 50-year-old actress just shared to DuJour early this year that she does not believe in Botox. But even if she is not into cosmetic surgery, Hayek said that she is not shying away from makeup and some other natural products.

Then with this, Hayek revealed that during the day, she just put on a little foundation and some lipstick on her cheeks since she also needs this for work and for the press. After sharing this, the actress went on revealing that she loves the lip colors and textures of the Clinique Pop line. Also, she uses a lot of Charlotte Tilbury which according to her, she just discovered lately.

For some women who are having problems when it comes to dark circles, Gulf News reported that Salma has a solution for them. She said that there is one great solution which can immediately remove all those dark circles around the eyes but women might not want to wear it every day since it is too much coverage. With this, she finally revealed that it is the concealer made by Cinema Secrets and she also added EcoTools brushes.

If the Hollywood stunning actress has a beauty regimen during the day, the actress also shared her beauty secret at night. She said that she does not actually cleanse her skin in the morning since her grandmother taught her that the skin replenishes all the things that have lost during the day. Therefore, Hayek shared that she cleanses very well at night. When she wakes, she just spritzes rose water since this can wake the skin up.

Then lastly, she added that she doesn't use sunscreen everyday only when she goes out since she thinks that chemicals in sunscreen are not always good for one's skin. Simply, she believes in using it when she needs it.

Carmen Electra Still Loves Ex-Husband Dave Navarro: Hints They Might Rekindle Their Romance In the Future

Carmen Electra just revealed that she is still in love with her ex-husband Dave Navarro and proved to everyone that they can still be friends with their exes. Also, she disclosed that there might be a chance she and Dave will get back together in the future.

Ten years have passed already since Electra and Navarro put an end to their marriage of two years. After their separation, some of their fans wondered if they would get back together in the future and with the latest revelation of the actress, that might happen.

And now, according to E!News, Carmen sets the record straight when it comes to the status of her relationship with Navarro today. She shared that they are still very good friends and lately, the former couple just ran into each other at the same hotel. Then she made this revelation that they still have that connection and that she loves him forever.

But when it comes to the question if they will get back together, Electra disclosed that though she is also uncertain, that possibility is not a weird thing. They are still friends, they reach out that they check on each other from time to time.

It can be recalled that Carmen and Dave's romance was witnessed by thousands of viewers as they planned their wedding on the 2004 MTV series "'Til Death Do Us Part: Carmen & Dave". In addition, Fox News reported that some viewers also got a front-row seat to their romance which featured Dave calling her as his "mouse" while Carmen calls him "bird".

After their split, Carmen and Dave proved that it was not a bitter separation since they remained good friends and they focused on their respective projects both in and out of Hollywood. With this, the actress also disclosed that she is single at the moment but she believes in love and she thinks that the right person will come his way. Though she is a little pickier now, she revealed that she just wants the right thing.