Adele gives birth to baby boy
LONDON, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- British singer Adele has given birth to her first child, a source told British newspaper Sunday People.
The baby boy was born last week to Adele Adkins and her boyfriend Simon Konecki, said the source, whose name was not reported.
"Adele and Simon are ecstatic at their new arrival," the source said. "She was over the moon that they were expecting their first child together."
Adele's rep had no comment on the birth Saturday.
"We are not releasing a statement at this time. No comment," he said.
Adele announced the pregnancy four months ago on her official website.
"I'm delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together. I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we're over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx," she wrote.
The six-time Grammy Award winner denied rumors in May she was engaged to Konecki.
Colbert to appear in 'Hobbit' film
HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- Comedian Stephen Colbert will make a cameo appearance in one of director Peter Jackson's upcoming "Hobbit" films, a source confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter.
Colbert, who has said he's a huge J.R.R. Tolkien and Lord of the Rings fan and can read elvish, told Playboy he traveled to New Zealand to observe some of the filming of the Hobbit trilogy.
"Peter Jackson invited me to the set last year," he said. "I flew out and watched them shoot some scenes and went to some locations. I saw a 25-minute cut, and it was amazing. Jackson knows I'm a big fan of the films."
When asked if he would appear as an extra in one of the films, Colbert smiled and replied, "could be."
There's no word on which of the three films Colbert will make his appearance, The Hollywood Reporter said, though the source, whose name was not reported, said it will not come in the first film.
The first film, "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey," hits theaters Dec. 14. The second film, "The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug," will be released Dec. 13, 2013, while the third movie, "The Hobbit: There and Back and Again," is scheduled to be released July 18, 2014.
Burton, Bonham Carter honored at film fest
LONDON, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- The British Film Institute awarded fellowships to director Tim Burton and actress Helena Bonham Carter at the London Film Festival awards.
Burton and Bonham Carter, who have been together since 2001, received the awards at a Saturday ceremony in London on the penultimate night of the film festival, the BBC reported.
"It's good because there's no jealousy at home," Bonham Carter said. "It's very thoughtful for them to give us both one at the same time."
Also honored at the award ceremony was French drama "Rust and Bone," which was named best film.
Sally El Hosaini was named best British newcomer as director and screenwriter for the family drama, "My Brother the Devil." Benh Zeitlin was given the Sutherland Award for the most "original and imaginative feature debut," for "Beasts of the Southern Wild."
The best documentary award went to Alex Gibney for "Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God," about sexual abuse within the Catholic church.
'Idol' alum has no kind words for Cowell
HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 21 (UPI) -- "American Idol" alum Kristy Lee Cook said former judge Simon Cowell "doesn't know anything about being on stage."
The singer, in an interview about her upcoming untitled country album, told The Hollywood Reporter she is happy country musician Keith Urban has joined the judging panel on the reality television show.
"He is a very good singer and knows what he's talking about. He writes music, he plays music, he sings music and is an artist," Cook said. "That was not the same for Simon Cowell. He is not an artist. He doesn't know anything about being on stage singing in front of thousands of people. It's a lot different looking at it from a singer's standpoint."
Cook said she has not watched "X Factor" because of Cowell's presence on the show.
"He wasn't very fair to me [on 'American Idol'] because he doesn't like country artists," she said.
