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Johnny Depp Covers Entertainment Weekly

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Hollywood actor Johnny Depp adorns the cover of Entertainment Weekly s latest issue. 48-year-old popular star is on the cover page dressed up as his Dark Shadows character, vampire Barnabas Collins. Check out some excerpts from his interview with mag : On director Tim Burton: I feel as though hes my brother. Its a weird understanding, this kind of shorthand we have. I truly understand him, I think, just as well as anybody can. He certainly knows me as well as anybody can. (The two previously worked together on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Edward Scissorhands, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) On meeting Jonathan Frid, the actor who originated the role of Barnabas: When I finally met him on the set, he was incredibly sweet about my taking on this character that he essentially created. He was quite fragile toward the end but had his faculties about him. He was blown away by the sets. And putting his eyeballs on me for the first time, all decked out as a sligh...

Fashion News: Johnny Depp to receive CFDA award Lady Gaga won last year

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Stars Lily Collins, Jessica Chastain,Jessica Par and Matt Bomer will be among the presenters at the Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards on Monday. The show is to be hosted by Seth Myers, and Johnny Depp is expected to be on hand to pick up his Fashion Icon Award -- the categoryLady Gaga won last year. [Cut] Clint Eastwood's daughter Francesca reportedly riled up the social-mediasphere when she destroyed a pricey Birkin bag as a piece of performance art with her boyfriend photographer Tyler Shields. The reaction might be called a mixed bag, ranging from those who appreciated the statement about consumerism to those who got really, really mad about the wastefulness of it all. [TMZ] But later Shields said that if people are upset about the Birkin bag, they should be upset about every fashion photo shoot. [Cut] Tanning Vegas, a mobile airbrushing service, is suing Lindsay Lohan for $40,000 in allegedly unpaid bills. [Huffington Post] Celebrity hairstylist Kim Kimble stars i...

Johnny Depp Vs. Rooney Mara: Movie Awards Transformers

On-screen transformations aren't purely dominated by Autobots and Decepticons. Actors can undergo their own forms of cinematic overhauls too, from makeup-heavy makeovers to complete 180-degree turns against type to as the case may be shocking returns to one's original form. All of these and more are represented in the Best On-Screen Transformation category at the 2012 MTV Movie Awards . This year's nominees include the twice-nominated Colin Farrell for his dirtbaggy turn in "Horrible Bosses" and "Hunger Games" favorite Elizabeth Banks' perfectly pink metamorphosis as the irrepressible Effie Trinket, among others. There's no shortage of worthy candidates for the Best On-Screen Transformation award, but which nominee will walk away feasting on Golden Popcorn? You can make that choice for yourself by voting over at MovieAwards.MTV.com but first, let's re-examine each of the nominees, shall we? Colin Farrell, "Horrible Bosses" The ...

Johnny Depp hails leading ladies

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Vanessa Paradis: My son gave me a macaroni necklace which is more precious to me than rubies

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Vanessa has 2 kids with Johnny Depp Vanessa Paradis has been with Johnny Depp for 14 years Vanessa Paradis is content with the family set up she's created with partner Johnny Depp . The French star appreciates the simple things in life and takes pride in the home-made gifts her children Lily-Rose , 12, and Jack , 10, give her. 'One of the first things my son gave me was a necklace he made out of macaroni,' says Vanessa , 39. 'I wore it everywhere.' Vanessa has forged a successful career as an actress, singer and model since releasing her debut single at the age of 14 while Johnny , 48, is one of the most sought-after men in Hollywood. But Vanessa insists the couple don't need expensive items to make them happy. 'The truly precious things will always take you back to the moment that you were given them, and you never forget the emotion that went along with them,' Vanessa tells Live. 'I wouldn't swap that macaroni necklace for all the rubies i...

Johnny Depp hails leading ladies

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Ask Mick LaSalle: Johnny Depp calls his own shots

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Universal PETER MOUNTAIN Johnny Depp proves his abilities aren't limited in Michael Mann's "Public Enemies." Hey Mick: Johnny Depp seems to be wasting his time too often playing a character rather than more serious acting roles. If you agree, what director would you pair him up with? Tom Jelenic, San Mateo Hey Tom: Johnny Depp is one of the most successful human beings on the planet, so he's not going to listen to anybody's advice. Why should he? My own opinion is that his character work - except in comic performances - is precious and self-conscious. Even in "The Tourist," which was a relatively straight romantic role, he hid behind tics and quirks and came up with something empty, designed not to inhabit a character but to call attention to his own invention. That he can do better, as in Mike Newell's "Donnie Brasco" and Michael Mann's "Public Enemies," shows we're not talking about any limitation in ability but ab...

NM tribe makes Johnny Depp honorary member

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FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2009 file photo, actor Johnny Depp attends The Museum of Modern Art's film benefit tribute to Tim Burton in New York. Depp was named People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, File) (AP)

Comanche tribe makes Johnny Depp honorary member

2012-05-25T00:00:00Z 2012-05-25T07:18:07Z Comanche tribe makes Johnny Depp honorary member The Assocaited Press Daily Herald ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Johnny Depp has been made an honorary member of the Comanche tribe. Depp is in New Mexico, shooting the film adaptation of The Lone Ranger. He plays Ranger sidekick Tonto in the film. Comanche Nation tribal member LaDonna Harris said this week that the tribal chairman presented Depp with a proclamation at her Albuquerque home May 16. She said the Comanche adoption tradition means she now considers Depp her son. Harris said Depp seemed humbled. His spokeswoman, Jayne Ngo, confirmed the actor participated in a ceremony, but she declined to provide details. Harris said she had read in interviews that Depp identified himself as being part Native American, so she thought it would be fun to adopt him a tradition she says is common in Comanche culture. She ran the idea past her adult children, and they agreed. Harris said she reached out to the Da...

People: Johnny Depp officially joins Comanche Nation

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LaDonna Harris, left, president of Americans for Indian Opportunity, poses with actor Johnny Depp at her Albuquerque, N.M., home last week. Harris invited Depp to become an adopted member of the Comanche Indian tribe in a private ceremony (AP) Johnny Depp has officially joined the Comanche Nation. The actor, 48, who is playing Tonto in a remake of The Lone Ranger, has been asked to join the New Mexico-based tribe, according to the Hollywood Reporter. President of Americans for Indian Opportunity LaDonna Harris said: Johnny is reprising the historic role of Tonto, and it seemed like a natural fit to officially welcome him into our Comanche family. I reached out, and Johnny was very receptive to the idea. He seemed proud to receive the invitation, and we were honored that he so enthusiastically agreed.' The "Dark Shadows" actor Will Smith (AP) has said in the past that he has American Indian ancestry from his great-grandmother, who was a Cherokee Indian. Johnny attended th...

Johnny Depp says sign language mishap isn't his fault

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People News May 25, 2012, 3:01 GMT Johnny Depp says sign language mishap not his fault Johnny Depp had responded to critics of his sign language abilities in Paul Mccartney's latest video. The 'Dark Shadows' actor appears alongside 'Black Swan' actress Natalie Portman on the short called 'My Valentine'. However experts slammed the 48-year-old star for misinterpreting key words in the promotional film he did for The Beatles member. Now Johnny has defended himself saying he was only doing it the way he had been taught, according to The Sun. He said: 'I had to learn sign language and I was only copying what the guy showed me, so track him down.' Johnny's cameo may have seriously offended some hard of hearing viewers as he allegedly got a peaceful word mixed up with a violent one. He continued: 'Apparently, instead of 'love' I might have said, 'murder'.' But Johnny is not too worried about the mishap as he understands the lang...

Johnny Depp, Natalie Portman sign on for McCartney's 'My Valentine'

If you have ever wanted to see Natalie Portman and Johnny Depp use their vast knowledge of sign language, now's your chance. Seems Paul McCartney has partnered with the two A-listers to translate the lyrics of his jazzy tune "My Valentine" for the hard-of-hearing crowd. McCartney's film, in which Portman and Depp appear via split screen and sign the lyrics in black-and-white, was first shown at a star-studded gala in Los Angeles. Now the Weinstein Co. has announced that it will screen McCartney's video ahead of "The Intouchables," which opens Friday in Los Angeles and New York. Since it's a short film, it will not replace either of the trailers the company has attached to the French comedy, which has grossed over $340 million overseas. Rather, Weinstein will request that the theater owners play the film before the feature starts. The movie is about a quadriplegic, white Parisian millionaire who hires a black Senegalese troublemaker as his attendant. ...

Johnny Depp Adopted Into Comanche Indian Tribe

Actor Johnny Depp has been formally inducted by the Comanche Indian tribe ahead of his role in a remake of the classic Western tale The Lone Ranger, according to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. Depp is set to play Tonto, the Comanche Indian sidekick to the Texas Lone Ranger. Depp already claims a slice of Native American heritage but was invited to join the Comanches ahead of his film role. "I reached out, and Johnny was very receptive to the idea," LaDonna Harris, a Comanche and president of Americans for Indian Opportunity, was quoted as saying. "He seemed proud to receive the invitation, and we were honoured that he so enthusiastically agreed." The induction ceremony took place last week, with Depp giving gifts to the attendees as per tradition, the report said. The Lone Ranger, directed by Gore Verbinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, is set for release on May 31, 2013.

Johnny Depp has joined a Native American tribe

Now officials of the real tribe have officially invited him to become a member, according to The Hollywood Reporter. President of Americans for Indian Opportunity LaDonna Harris said: "Johnny is reprising the historic role of Tonto, and it seemed like a natural fit to officially welcome him into our Comanche family. "I reached out, and Johnny was very receptive to the idea. He seemed proud to receive the invitation, and we were honored that he so enthusiastically agreed." The 'Dark Shadows' actor has revealed in the past that he has Native American ancestry from his great-grandmother, who was a Cherokee Indian. Johnny attended the ceremony at LaDonna's home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where principal photography on The Lone Ranger is taking place. He gave gifts to tribal leaders and took photographs with them during the ceremony. Both he and co-star Armie Hammer met with Navajo officials on the movie set several weeks ago.

Johnny Depp joins Comanche tribe

Actor Johnny Depp was made an honorary member of the Comanche tribe on May 16. The tribe presented the actor with a proclamation at the Albuquerque home of tribal member LaDonna Harris. She said that the tribal adoption system means that she now views the actor as her son. Harris said that she recalled Depp identifying himself as part-Native American in numerous interviews. Hence, she thought it would be nice to adopt him. I had read about him and his Native American heritage so I said to my children around Mother's Day, 'Why don't we adopt him?'" Harris said . Harris is the president and founder of Americans for Indian Opportunity. The actor was given the Comanche name, "Mah Woo May," which means "shape shifter." Depp, 48, is a native of Kentucky and has said in past interviews that he believed his great-grandmother may have been part Cherokee or Creek. He is currently in New Mexico shooting The Lone Ranger , in which he plays the title charac...

SideShow: Depps a Comanche; Buck out of luck; Miley on sex; Brad and Bruce on politics

Johnny Depp, who plays American Indian sidekick Tonto in a Lone Ranger pic, has been made an honorary member of a Comanche tribe in New Mexico. Tribal member LaDonna Harris told the Associated Press Tuesday that Depp was gifted with the proclamation May 16 at her Albuquerque home. Hes now considered one of her sons. Six Spidey minutes to amaze Willing to give up six minutes of your life for the most salvific, life-changing experience imaginable? Go see Men in Black 3 at your local Imax theater Friday! Itll include a six-minute sneak peek from July 3s The Amazing Spider-Man, featuring Andrew Garfield in the title role. Young Buck homeless, in jail? Its not a good month to be Young Buck. Hes headed to jail for 18 months, on a 2010 gun possession rap. And thats after a plea deal with prosecutors in Nashville. I got to go to the penitentiary in two months, the 31-year-old former G-Unit MC says in a video on his site. TMZ says Buck also has been evicted from his 5,000-square-foot house by o...

Johnny Depp made honorary member of Comanche Nation

SANTA FE, New Mexico (Reuters) - Actor Johnny Depp , who plays the American Indian sidekick Tonto in the upcoming film version of "The Lone Ranger," has been made an honorary member of the Comanche Nation, a Native American activist said on Tuesday. The private ceremony for the 48-year-old actor took place on May 16 at the Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of LaDonna Harris, the president and founder of Americans for Indian Opportunity. "I had read about him and his Native American heritage so I said to my children around Mother's Day , 'Why don't we adopt him?'" Harris said. Sidekick Snapshot - Pet Photo Contest Who has the Lehigh Valley's Best Sidekick? VOTE NOW Harris' cousin, who serves as the cultural adviser on the "Lone Ranger" movie being filmed in New Mexico, arranged for a meeting. "He was adopted into my family," Harris said. "The (Comanche Nation) chairman then recognized that adoption which made him an hono...

Johnny Depp Determined To Save Relationship With Vanessa Paradis

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Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis have reportedly agreed to try again at their 14 year relationship after experiencing a rocky few months that seemed certain to end in a split. The couple, who have two children together were rumoured to be fighting constantly, with the Pirates Of The Caribbean actor even approaching lawyers about their break up. But now E!Online have claimed the 49 year-old has had a change of heart and is determined to make his relationship with the French actress work. "For the first time in a long time, he is talking about her," a source revealed. "They both want to make it work." While keeping quiet when rumours first emerged, Johnny finally denied that the couple had split last month. "absolutely not true" he replied when asked of break-up reports. "I can't say enough about it not being over." Depp, who recently premiered his newest collaboration with Tim Burton, Dark Shadows has claimed he doesnt let his children use the...

Johnny Depp made honorary member of Comanche Nation

(Reuters) - Actor Johnny Depp, who plays the American Indian sidekick Tonto in the upcoming film version of The Lone Ranger , has been made an honorary member of the Comanche Nation, a Native American activist said on Tuesday. The private ceremony for the 48-year-old actor took place on May 16 at the Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of LaDonna Harris, the president and founder of Americans for Indian Opportunity. "I had read about him and his Native American heritage so I said to my children around Mother's Day, 'Why don't we adopt him?'" Harris said. Harris' cousin, who serves as the cultural adviser on the "Lone Ranger" movie being filmed in New Mexico, arranged for a meeting. "He was adopted into my family," Harris said. "The (Comanche Nation) chairman then recognized that adoption which made him an honorary member of the Comanche Nation tribe." Depp, whose most recent film release is "Dark Shadows," was given a Coma...

Johnny Depp formally adopted into Cherokee tribe

The Pirates of the Caribbean star has touted his unique ancestry over the last several years, recently revealing his great-grandmother was a Cherokee Indian. And now, as Depp portrays Comanche Nation fictional character Tonto in a movie reboot of classic western TV series The Lone Ranger, organisation officials have invited the actor to embrace his family history and become an official member of the tribe. LaDonna Harris, the president of Americans for Indian Opportunity, says, "Johnny is reprising the historic role of Tonto, and it seemed like a natural fit to officially welcome him into our Comanche family. "I reached out, and Johnny was very receptive to the idea. He seemed proud to receive the invitation, and we were honoured that he so enthusiastically agreed." The 48 year old accepted the honour at Harris' home on Wednesday (16May12) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he is currently on location shooting the action-adventure film. Depp, wearing ripped jeans and ...

Johnny Depp adopted into Native American tribe

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PA Images / Jonathan Short/AP Johnny Depp has been formally adopted into the Comanche Native American tribe. The Alice in Wonderland star has revealed in the past that he has Native American ancestry from his great-grandmother, who was a Cherokee Indian. The 48-year-old actor is currently filming a remake of The Lone Ranger , in which he portrays Tonto, a fictional character belonging to the Comanche Nation. According to The Hollywood Reporter , officials of the Comanche Nation decided to officially invite the actor to become a member of the tribe. President of Americans for Indian Opportunity LaDonna Harris said: "Johnny is reprising the historic role of Tonto, and it seemed like a natural fit to officially welcome him into our Comanche family. "I reached out, and Johnny was very receptive to the idea. He seemed proud to receive the invitation, and we were honoured that he so enthusiastically agreed." Depp attended the ceremony at Harris's home in Albuquerque, N...

Johnny Depp made honorary member of Comanche Nation

SANTA FE, N.M., May 22 (Reuters) - Actor Johnny Depp, who plays the American Indian sidekick Tonto in the upcoming film version of "The Lone Ranger," has been made an honorary member of the Comanche Nation, a Native American activist said on Tuesday. The private ceremony for the 48-year-old actor took place on May 16 at the Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of LaDonna Harris, the president and founder of Americans for Indian Opportunity. "I had read about him and his Native American heritage so I said to my children around Mother's Day, 'Why don't we adopt him?'" Harris said. Harris' cousin, who serves as the cultural adviser on the "Lone Ranger" movie being filmed in New Mexico, arranged for a meeting. "He was adopted into my family," Harris said. "The (Comanche Nation) chairman then recognized that adoption which made him an honorary member of the Comanche Nation tribe." Depp, whose most recent film release is "Da...

Johnny Depp & Comanche Tribe: Actor Made Honorary Member Thanks To 'Lone Ranger'

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Johnny Depp has been made an honorary member of a tribe in New Mexico, where he is playing a Native American in the film adaptation of "The Lone Ranger." Comanche Nation tribal member LaDonna Harris said Tuesday that the tribal chairman presented Depp with a proclamation at her Albuquerque home on May 16. She says the Comanche adoption tradition means she now considers Depp her son. Harris says Depp seemed humbled. His spokeswoman, Jayne Ngo, confirmed the actor participated in a ceremony but declined to give details. Harris says she reached out to the "Dark Shadows" star through a friend who is working as a cultural advisor on the "Lone Ranger" set. Depp stars as "Ranger" sidekick Tonto. Also on HuffPost: ";var coords = [-5, -72];// display fb-bubbleFloatingPrompt.embed(this, html, undefined, 'top', {fp_intersects:1, timeout_remove:2000,ignore_arrow: ...

Comanche Indian tribe adopts Lone Ranger star Johnny Depp

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May 22, 2012 - 20:52 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - One of the reasons that Johnny Depp was long dedicated to updating the seminal western series The Lone Ranger was his interest in re-defining the role of Tonto, the masked Texas lawman's loyal Indian sidekick. Depp already claimed a sliver of Native American heritage (Cherokee or Creek), and now, he's got a much bigger stake in the transformation. Last week, Depp was formally adopted by the Comanche Indian tribe, a New Mexico-based group of Indians to which Depp's Tonto belongs. LaDonna Harris, a Comanche and president of Americans for Indian Opportunity, heard about his film role and invited him to join the tribe, The Hollywood Reporter said. I reached out, and Johnny was very receptive to the idea," she told the website Indian Country. He seemed proud to receive the invitation, and we were honored that he so enthusiastically agreed. The ceremony took place at Harris's home, and Depp gave gifts to the attendees, as per ...

Johnny Depp Adopted by the Comanche Nation Indian Tribe

One of the reasons that Johnny Depp was long dedicated to updating the seminal western series The Lone Ranger was his interest in re-defining the role of Tonto, the masked Texas lawman's loyal Indian sidekick. Depp already claimed a sliver of Native American heritage (Cherokee or Creek), and now, he's got a much bigger stake in the transformation. Last week, Depp was formally adopted by the Comanche Indian tribe, a New Mexico-based group of Indians to which Depp's Tonto belongs. LaDonna Harris, a Comanche and president of Americans for Indian Opportunity, heard about his film role and invited him to join the tribe. I reached out, and Johnny was very receptive to the idea," she told the website Indian Country . He seemed proud to receive the invitation, and we were honored that he so enthusiastically agreed. PHOTOS: Johnny Depp's Most Memorable Career Moments The ceremony took place at Harris's home, and Depp gave gifts to the attendees, as per tradition. Wel...

Johnny Depp adopted as Comanche in Albuquerque

Johnny Depp, currently playing the role of Tonto in the new film version of The Lone Ranger being shot in New Mexico, was adopted into the Comanche nation at a private ceremony in the Albuquerque home of LaDonna Harris (Comanche), president and founder of Americans for Indian Opportunity. The Kentucky-born Depp has said in interviews that one of his great grandmothers was part Creek or Cherokee, and he is playing Tonto as a Comanche. Some Native American bloggers have suggested in online comments that the interpretation wont be historically or culturally accurate.In the 1950s Lone Ranger television series, Tonto was portrayed by Canadian Mohawk First Nations actor Jay Silverheels. Johnny is reprising the historic role of Tonto, and it seemed like a natural fit to officially welcome him into our Comanche family, Harris said in a news release about the May 16 ceremony. I reached out, and Johnny was very receptive to the idea. The Comanche Nation Chairman, Johnny Wauqua, was among those w...

Lone Ranger no more! Johnny Depp adopted into Comanche Nation

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Image Credit: Danielle Webster In a move that is likely to spark heated discussion, the Comanche Nation has officially adopted Johnny Depp into its family in celebration of his role as Tonto in the upcoming film adaptation of The Lone Ranger . LaDonna Harris, the Comanche president and founder of Americans for Indian Opportunity , lauded Depps historic portrayal of full-blooded Comanche Tonto in Disneys Western reboot (opposite Armie Hammer as the titular cowboy). It seemed like a natural fit to officially welcome him into our Comanche family, said Harris in a press release ( ICTMN broke the story earlier today). I reached out, and Johnny was very receptive to the idea. He seemed proud to receive the invitation, and we were honored that he so enthusiastically agreed. Welcoming Johnny into the family in the traditional way was so fitting. Hes a very thoughtful human being, and throughout his life and career, he has exhibited traits that are aligned with the values and worldview that In...

Johnny Depp quits the bottle for 'Lone Ranger'

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Most Read Stories: 25 cellphones seized from Pakistani jail Why do men avoid veggies UN declaration on rights of peoples inspired changes: Al-Nasser Ban ki-Moon urges Myanmar rebels to join peace process Lokpal Bill's passage through Rajya Sabha remains uncertain Pakistan: Cloning Terror Blocking funds till reopening of NATO routes 'detrimental' to U.S.-Pak relations: Rehman Mushir revives Parsee Punch with wit and wisdom JI chief accuses U.S. of planning to usurp Pak's independence Mumbai rave party organiser remanded to police custody Home > News > hollywood-news London, May 21 : Johnny Depp has gone sober for the Hollywood remake of his new film 'The Lone Ranger' to get into the movie's character, Tonto. The 48-year-old actor made the sacrifice for the western, which is directed by Gore Ve! rbinski and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. "Tonto doesn't drink, so Johnny hasn't been drinking," the Daily Star quoted a source a...

Tattooed stars like Johnny Depp and Lady Gaga would be unemployable in Osaka, mayor of Japanese city warns

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By David Baker PUBLISHED: 14:17 EST, 19 May 2012 | UPDATED: 14:25 EST, 19 May 2012 If some of the world's biggest names in show business ever consider a career change they have been told not to do it in Osaka. Movie stars such as Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, pop sensation Lady Gaga and our very own footballer David Beckham have been warned they would not be employed in the Japanese city. Why? Because mayor Toru Hashimoto has said that he would not employee people with tattoos in the public sector. Body art: Johnny Depp and Lady Gaga are both famed for having a number of tattoos, but the mayor of Osaka says their ink would make them unemployable According to NBC News Mr Hashimoto this week said that public employees 'should go to the private sector' if they want to keep their tattoos. Asked by a reporter about Hollywood stars with tattoos, the mayor responded, 'If Johnny Depp or Lady Gaga asked to become Osaka city employees, I would just say "no"'. H...

Vanessa Paradis: Having my man Johnny Depp perform alongside me on stage was so special

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The couple enjoy making music together Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis have been together for 14 years Vanessa Paradis has some special memories from the 14 years she's spent with partner Johnny Depp . Near the beginning of their relationship, the couple had the opportunity to take to the stage with pop legends Iggy Pop and Chrissie Hynde in Vanessa 's home country of France. 'In 1999, we performed a cabaret show in Paris, doing songs by Billie Holiday , Frank Sinatra and Nina Simone ,' says Vanessa , 39. ' Johnny played guitar. That was such an exciting night.' Both Vanessa and Johnny , 48, are musically inclined - Vanessa released her debut single Joe Le Taxi at the age of 14 while Johnny played lead guitar with rock singer Marilyn Manson at last month's Golden Gods Awards in LA. But the pair have the most fun when they get to showcase their talents together. 'To have my man alongside me made it even more special,' Vanessa tells Live. ...

Tattooed stars like Johnny Depp and Lady Gaga would be unemployable in Osaka, mayor of Japanese city warns

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By David Baker PUBLISHED: 14:17 EST, 19 May 2012 | UPDATED: 14:25 EST, 19 May 2012 If some of the world's biggest names in show business ever consider a career change they have been told not to do it in Osaka. Movie stars such as Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie, pop sensation Lady Gaga and our very own footballer David Beckham have been warned they would not be employed in the Japanese city. Why? Because mayor Toru Hashimoto has said that he would not employee people with tattoos in the public sector. Body art: Johnny Depp and Lady Gaga are both famed for having a number of tattoos, but the mayor of Osaka says their ink would make them unemployable According to NBC News Mr Hashimoto this week said that public employees 'should go to the private sector' if they want to keep their tattoos. Asked by a reporter about Hollywood stars with tattoos, the mayor responded, 'If Johnny Depp or Lady Gaga asked to become Osaka city employees, I would just say "no"'. H...