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Leona Lewis says people who wear fur make her "sick".

The vegetarian singer - who is a public supporter of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - thinks it is disgusting the way the fashion and music worlds still embrace clothing made from animal pelts and the apparent resurgence in the popularity of fur.

Leona - who doesn't wear suede, leather or other animal products - said: "I think animals are treated very poorly. When I see people wearing fur it makes me so sick. Especially when I see young singers doing it - that sickens me. When I rocked up to my first photo shoot they had feathers and fur there and everything In despise. I had to make it so clear that I just do not go there."

Leona, 24, is also angry at the way young women are made to feel as though they should constantly be dieting and should look a certain way.

The pop beauty - who shot to fame after winning Simon Cowell's UK TV talent show 'The X Factor' in 2006 - added to Live magazine: "There is definitely pressure to be a stick insect. Generally, in life, there is. All the magazines have tiny stick insects on their covers. But no one has ever said that to me. Everyone says I've lost weight but I don't see it. It's just eating healthily."

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James McAvoy is not a leading man.

The 'Last Station' star - whose wife Anne-Marie Duff is currently pregnant with their first child - is aware he doesn't look like a typical action hero but hopes his talents can help him win bigger Hollywood roles.

He said: "The image I see in the bathroom mirror is not that of a leading man. It's a pale Scottish guy who needs to go to the gym.

"But hopefully there is a bit more to it than that. I hope that I bring a little bit of the internal life of the hero alive, which makes up for the fact he's a pale weedy little git."

While he expects to be mocked for his looks, 30-year-old James - who first rose to fame in British TV show 'Shameless' - believes he has it easy as casting directors are much tougher with their scrutiny of actresses.

He told Britain's Elle magazine: "I'd hate to be a woman in this business. They're not allowed to be imperfect. If you see an actress weighing over 90lbs being cast for anything, it's considered totally edgy and 'out there' experimental cinema, which is ridiculous."

Despite enjoying success in movies such as 'Atonement' and 'Wanted', the actor insists he isn't as rich as people may think.

He said: "I don't earn millions and millions of dollars. I'm self employed and I might stop working tomorrow for all I know. I've got to be frugal and be a tight Scotsman."

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Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen are seemingly set to marry this month.

The couple have reportedly sent out party invites asking guests to keep February 26 free, however, the notices do not contain any further information.

It is believed Sacha, 38, and 34-year-old Isla - who have been together for eight years and have a two-year-old daughter, Olive, together - have booked several possible venues in the UK in a bid to keep the actual location of the ceremony secret.

A source told The Mail on Sunday newspaper: "Sacha and Isla are throwing a party. They have asked everyone to come in fancy dress. They haven't told anyone it's a wedding but that's what we all suspect."

However, a spokesperson for the 'Bruno' actor claims the pair have no plans to marry anytime in the near future.

The possible wedding date coincides with the Jewish festival of Purim an important annual religious festival for followers of Judaism like Sacha.

Purim commemorates the deliverance of Jewish people living in Babylonia in 6th century BCE from a Persian Empire plot to murder them.

It is celebrated according to the Hebrew calendar on the 14th day of the Hebrew month of Adar, which this year falls on February 28, although the festival begins at sunset on February 27.

Australian actress Isla has converted to Judaism in order to marry Sacha and admitted last year she was happy with her decision.

The 'Wedding Crashers' star - who has been given the Hebrew name Ayala or 'Doe' - said: "I love religions and find them fascinating and I find Judaism very beautiful. It has enriched my life enormously."