LEONARDO DICAPRIO DENIES HE IS TO BECOME A FATHER

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Leonardo DiCaprio has branded rumors he is to become a father "100 per cent made up b*****ks". It was reported the other day his Israeli model girlfriend Bar Rafaeli is expecting their first child in the autumn, but Leo says the story is false. A representative for the actor said: "The story is totally b**l s**t. 100 per cent made up b*****ks."It was claimed the 32-year-old actor felt the fatherhood urge after his 'Spiderman' star friend Tobey Maguire became a dad last November. A source said: "He dotes on Tobey's little girl Ruby and has been asking him all about what it's like to being a dad."The 'Titanic' star was alleged to have proposed to Bar, 21, during their recent trip to Israel. Rumors were rife the couple held a secret engagement party in Tel Aviv. It is believed they plan to marry in Israel this summer, with a larger celebration in the US later in the year.

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LEONARDO DICAPRIO TO BECOME DADDY !

Leonardo DiCaprio is to become a dad.The 32-year-old actor and his Israeli model girlfriend Bar Rafaeli, 21, are reportedly expecting their first child together this autumn.Friends of the couple - who have been dating for 15-months - claim the pair are absolutely "delighted" with the news. Leo reportedly felt the fatherhood urge after his friend, 'Spiderman' starTobey Maguire celebrated the birth of his first child last November. A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "He dotes on Tobey's little girl Ruby and has been asking him all about what it's like to being a dad."The couple's happy news comes shortly after reports Leo proposed to Bar, followed by a secret engagement party in Tel Aviv. It is believed Leo and Bar will marry in a private ceremony in Israel followed by a larger celebration in the US later in the year. Leo has already contacted a number of exclusive venues in Israel, including the five-star Dan Accadia Herzliya Hotel and the plush King David Hotel.'The Departed' actor started romancing Bar shortly after he split from supermodel Gisele Bundchen.

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LEONARDO DICAPRIO HEADED TO 'GREAT WHITE WAY' BROADWAY ?

Actor LEONARDO DiCAPRIO is considering swapping Hollywood for Broadway later this year to make his New York stage debut in drama THE BASIC TRAINING OF PAVLO HUMMEL. According to Fox News columnist ROGER FRIEDMAN, DiCaprio's agents are currently negotiating the deal, that would see the actor recreate a role played on Broadway by AL PACINO 30 years ago. Pavlo Hummel is an American soldier stationed in Vietnam who has an African-American alter ego called ARDELL. If he accepts, the 32-year-old will have to head to New York in the autumn, straight from the set of REVOLUTIONARY ROAD, to be directed by SAM MENDES and co-starring Mendes' wife KATE WINSLET.

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LEONARDO DICAPRIO AND BAR RAFAELI TO TIE THE KNOT THIS JUNE IN ISRAEL

Leonardo DiCaprio and Bar Rafaeli are to marry this June, it has been reported.The 'Titanic' star is said to have secretly proposed to the Israeli model and they are already planning their big day. A source told the National Enquirer magazine: "Leo and Bar are ecstatic, as are both their families. Bar's mom and dad think Leo's a total gentleman and love the way he's treated their daughter."Although it may be a bit of a rush, they're thinking about getting married this June. That's when Bar turns 22."They say they'll probably have a private ceremony in Israel, then a big ring ceremony and party in the US towards the end of the year."The couple - who have been dating for 15 months - recently went on holiday together to Bar's home country of Israel.The source added: "The reason they made the trip to Israel is that Leo wanted to get Bar's parents' approval before he popped the question. Now they are busy making wedding plans."

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LEONARDO DICAPRIO MEETS FOR PEACE !

Leonardo Di Caprio has met with Israeli leaders to help promote peace in the Middle East.The 'Blood Diamond' star was invited to meet with Israeli Vice Premier and former Prime Minister Shimon Peres (left) within hours of arriving in Tel Aviv on March 11. Leonardo who visited the country with his Israeli girlfriend, model Bar Refaeli. An aide to Peres said: "The meeting was pleasant and interesting."Shimon told Leo about his Peace Valley project - a joint Israeli-Jordanian-Palestinian economic development plan - and Leo spoke about '11th Hour' his documentary on the environment." Representatives for Leonardo, 32, confirmed the meeting but refused to comment further.The 'Titanic' star, who was on his first visit to the country, stayed at 21-year-old Bar's family home in the capital. During his stay he made good friends with Bar's ten-year-old brother On. Leonardo left Israel on Thursday after an emotional farewell to Bar at the airport. A source said: "They were hugging and kissing until the last minute when he had to go on the plane."It looked liked it was really hard for them to stay apart."Meanwhile, Israeli police announced on Thursday they were considering charging two bodyguards involved in a scuffle with photographers during Leonardo's visit to a holy site during his trip.

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LEONARDO DICAPRIO'S GUARDS MAY BE CHARGED OVER PAPARAZZI

Police in Israel are deciding if they should charge Leonardo DiCaprio's bodyguards with a crime. Three photographers were hurt Monday as DiCaprio, his Israeli supermodel girlfriend, Bar Refaeli, and her family were touring the Old City of Jerusalem.About 20 photographers gathered around as DiCaprio got into a van, and security guards tried to shoo them away. Photographers say two of DiCaprio's bodyguards began swinging their fists wildly to try to scatter the crowd. One photographer says the bodyguards "were freaking out and going crazy. DiCaprio's publicist, Shawn Sachs, says it's the photographers' fault. Sachs says "Leo is horrified that anyone might have gotten hurt in this situation, but the paparazzi really made this happen." Two bodyguards were detained by police for questioning and then released.

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DJIMON HOUNSOU BRUISED BY 'BLOOD DIAMOND' STAR LEONARDO DICAPRIO

Leonardo Dicaprio And Djimon Hounsou

Djimon Hounsou says Leonardo DiCaprio left him covered in bruises while the pair filmed 'Blood Diamond'.The Oscar-nominated actor - who plays a Mende fisherman in the movie about conflict diamonds in Sierra Leone - insists it is the "roughest" film he has ever made. Djimon said: "I've never done anything this rough. Scene after scene my body gets hurt. It was extremely challenging. Earlier in the shoot, Leo was beating me up take after take."My chest was hurting for weeks. If I'd been white, I'd have been black and blue!" Djimon - who also starred in 'Gladiator' and 'In America' - has also revealed that 'Blood Diamond' brought back distressing memories of his life in Benin, Africa. He explained: "In one shot there were kids sitting on a concrete floor with no desks, no books, nothing. I remember that, sitting on a dirt floor, trying to learn as much as I could, trying to be the best I could be."

BRAD PITT JEALOUS OF LEONARDO DICAPRIO

Brad Pitt is jealous of Leonardo DiCaprio.The 'Babel' actor feels Leonardo - who has been nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in thriller 'Blood Diamond' - has made better choices about the characters he has played. Brad told Newsweek magazine: "I caught myself on the phone the other day. Leo has been playing some real strong men these last few years and I found myself saying, 'I want to play more of a man.' "Despite his resentment, Brad believes his best roles are yet to come. He said: "I got off the phone and I thought, 'No, live like a man, and the movies will follow.' "Leonardo - whose acclaimed films include 'The Departed', 'The Aviator' and 'Gangs of New York' - paid tribute to his colleagues and fellow nominees after receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Actor the other day. He said: "I'm honored to receive this nomination from the Academy -especially in a year full of such worthy nominees. I am also thrilled for my 'Blood Diamond' co-star Djimon Hounsou, as well as Mark Wahlberg and Marty Scorsese, who are all so deserving of this recognition."Djimon Hounsou and Mark Wahlberg have been nominated in Best Supporting Actor category, while Martin Scorsese is up for the Best Director award for 'The Departed'. The 79th Academy Awards take place on February 25th at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles.

LEONARDO DICAPRIO LOVES CAT DEELEY

Leonardo DiCaprio is on the hunt for an English girl - because of British TV presenter Cat Deeley (Right).The single actor has been smitten with Cat since meeting her last year, when she was in Los Angeles filming hit US TV talent show 'So You Think You Can Dance', and now the 'Titanic' star wants an English rose of his own. Leo told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Cat's lovely. But then most English girls are. This country churns out some of the loveliest women in the world."The actor's last relationship was with Israeli swimsuit model Bar Rafaeli, and before that he dated Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen. A source revealed: "Leo's desperate to have a family. He hates the females in Los Angeles and he's always had a soft spot for English roses like Cat. He loves London too. So he's looking for a nice English wife to make a fresh start with over here."The 32-year-old bachelor has been in the UK promoting his new movie 'Blood Diamond', which has earned him a Best Actor Oscar nomination, and during his stay he made the most of the city's vibrant nightlife. Leo reportedly ran up a $20, 000 bar bill as he partied across some of London's top nightspots following news of his nomination this week. He started his evening on Tuesday night at 10pm at trendy Japanese restaurant Roka, before moving on to exclusive club Boujis - a favourite hang-out of Princes William and Harry. Back at his hotel, the actor reportedly carried on partying until his limo arrived to pick him up at 9am on Wednesday to take him to Luton Airport. Other revellers included his 'Blood Diamond' co-stars Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Hounsou.

LEONARDO DICAPRIO HAS HAD ENOUGH OF GIRLFRIEND BAR RAFAELI

Leonardo DiCaprio has "had enough" of his clingy model girlfriend Bar Rafaeli. The 32-year-old actor - who is in the UK to promote new movie 'Blood Diamonds' - was overheard having a heated row with the Israeli beauty over the phone while partying with friends at London's Aura nightclub on Sunday night. Witnesses heard Leonardo shouting, "I've had enough of this", into his phone and say he spent the rest of the night with his head in his hands. A source told Britain's Mirror newspaper: "His friends were having a really good time but Leo just sat there looking really glum and texting all night."Then as they were leaving, Leo's phone rang and he started having a heated conversation."The 'Titanic' star reportedly flew into a rage when photographers tried to take his picture as he left the club. The source added: "He was like, 'don't you take my picture!'"He was clearly in the middle of something and the last thing he needed was flashbulbs going off in his face."Leonardo started dating Bar, 21, almost a year ago, after his romance with Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen ended. However, friends say the honeymoon period is over and the actor is feeling claustrophobic. A friend of Leo's revealed: "He was really into Bar in the beginning but now he's kind of getting to the end of his tether. He finds her really clingy and being apart because of work causes rows."

LEONARDO DICAPRIO IS A 'PIECE OF MEAT'

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Leonardo DiCaprio wanted to give up acting for a time after the hit movie "Titanic.'' DiCaprio was back to being considered a "another piece of cute meat'' after the 1997 film's spectacular box office success, an image he had wanted to get away after his days on the cover of teen magazines, he told Newsweek for editions on newsstands Monday. "It was pretty disheartening to be objectified like that. I wanted to stop acting for a little bit,'' he said at the magazine's Oscar panel discussion with other actors. "It changed my life in a lot of ways, but at the same time, I can't say that it didn't give me opportunities. It made me, for the first time, in control of my career.'' After many successful movies and critical acclaim, DiCaprio said he loves acting. "There's no other art form in the world that affects me more. There's nothing that I walk away from feeling transformed by the way I do with cinema,'' he said. DiCaprio starred in a cast featuring Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon and others in "The Departed,'' which earned Martin Scorsese a Golden Globe for best director.

LEONARDO DICAPRIO ADOPTS AFRICAN GIRL

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Leonardo DiCaprio has 'adopted' a South African baby girl.The actor - who worked with orphans from SOS Children's Villages while he was in South Africa filming 'Blood Diamond' - met the unnamed girl in an orphanage and fell in love with her after they talked and played together. However, Leonardo doesn't plan to follow in Angelina Jolie's footsteps - who has two adopted children, daughter Zahara and son Maddox with Brad Pitt - and take the child home with him. He will not be raising the girl or living with her. Instead, he will continue checking on her progress by chatting to her over the phone and will send her a monthly cheque. Angelina recently revealed she is desperate to adopt again. She said: "I feel very blessed. We are always open to adoption. I believe I'm meant to find my children in the world and not necessarily have them genetically."Brad is also keen to extend their family and loves having children so much that he is planning to start his own soccer team. He revealed: "My expectations about being a dad are being excelled daily. When I tuck the children in at night I always take the time to talk to them."I have three kids now and next year I'll have six then nine. We're looking for a soccer team. I want to compete in the next World Cup."