Taylor Swift is no longer playing the role of Eponine in the upcoming film adaptation of Les Miserables. The singer was said to have landed the role in the film weeks ago, however, Les Miserables producer Cameron Mackintosh has now revealed that the role has been given to British newcomer Samantha Barks, who played the role in a 2010 West End live production and for the twenty-fifth anniversary concert of the Broadway production at the O2 Center in London.

Taylor Swift is no longer playing the role of Eponine in the upcoming film adaptation of Les Miserables.

The singer was said to have landed the role in the film weeks ago, however, Les Miserables producer Cameron Mackintosh has now revealed that the role has been given to British newcomer Samantha Barks, who played the role in a 2010 West End live production and for the twenty-fifth anniversary concert of the Broadway production at the O2 Center in London. No reason for the change in casting has been given.

Barks confirmed the news on Twitter, where she posted: "Most incredible moment of my life!!!!"

The Les Miserables film adaptation's all-star cast includes Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Sacha Baron Cohen and Anne Hathaway.

While reportedly rehearsing for her would-be role, Swift has been spotted walking around London in recent weeks.

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Nicki Minaj's "Stupid H**" video has been banned from BET. The network has not specified why it is not airing the "Super Bass" singer's latest offering, which was directed by Hype Williams and features colorful graphics, sexually explicit lyrics and almost-nude women. However, sources at the network have unofficially stated that the video is too explicit for television. The video originally aired online on VEVO on January 20.

Nicki Minaj's "Stupid H**" video has been banned from BET.

The network has not specified why it is not airing the "Super Bass" singer's latest offering, which was directed by Hype Williams and features colorful graphics, sexually explicit lyrics and almost-nude women. However, sources at the network have unofficially stated that the video is too explicit for television.

The video originally aired online on VEVO on January 20, with Minaj noting: "Can't premiere on a network b/c its important that my art is not tampered with, or compromised prior to you viewing it for the 1st time." She also added on Twitter that the video will continue to air on MTV Jams.

"Stupid H**" is taken from Minaj's upcoming album, Roman Reloaded, whose release date has been pushed back from February 14 to April 3.

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