SOME women go for men with brawn, Emma Watson appears to prefer brains.

The Harry Potter actress, who recently split from her boyfriend of 18 months Brandon Green, has been enjoying quality time with American businessman Ryan Walsh.

Emma Watson, who recently split from her boyfriend of 18 months Brandon Green, has been enjoying quality time with American businessman Ryan Walsh Credit: BackGrid

Emma and Ryan have been seen soaking up the sun in Venice and having dinner with friends in the Italian city Credit: BackGrid

The pair have been seen soaking up the sun in Venice and having dinner with friends in the Italian city.

A source said: “Emma loves a bloke who can match her intelligence.

“She is a very clever woman and her boyfriends have always been very brainy.

“As well as Brandon, who is an executive at his dad Philip Green’s company, she has been linked to tech CEOs William “Mack” Knight, Brendan Iribe and Brendan Wallace.

“Ryan is a very intelligent man too and Emma seems to be enjoying spending time with him.

“They have known each other for some time and now she is single she is making sure she enjoys herself.”

Ryan has held a number of roles within the tech world and three years ago founded a tech consultancy firm in LA.

Emma studied English literature at Brown University in the US and did a year back here at Oxford’s Worcester College.

She will be returning to lectures this year after signing up to a Masters in creative writing at Oxford.

Any British students hoping for a date are likely to be out of luck though, as Emma has said she much preferred American men because they are more up front.

She explained: “English guys are very well put together.

“They dress really well and they are well mannered. But they are also very restrained.

“Usually, in the courting situation, I’m used to being, first of all, ignored for the first two months of the ritual.

“And then maybe they’ll acknowledge my presence. Then they’ll probably be a little mean to me.

“And then, maybe we’ll, you know . . . whatever.”

She added: “I arrived in America and I remember a few nights into Brown (university), this guy just being like, ‘I like you. You’re great.

“Let’s go on a date. Let’s do it’.

“I’m like, ‘I’m sorry, what just happened? This is like a huge culture shock for me’.

“They’re very open and very straightforward.

“They aren’t perfect, though, as Emma pointed out: “They wear flip-flops and I don’t know if I like that.”

As long as it’s not socks and sandals, Emma, I think you’re all right.

LEWIS’S GIGS OFF

LEWIS CAPALDI has cancelled all of his shows for the next three weeks due to mental health struggles.

The Scot will miss an intimate show in Leeds and Sunday’s Capital Summertime Ball in London.

Lewis Capaldi has cancelled all of his shows for the next three weeks due to mental health struggles Credit: Splash

He said: “The last few months have been full on both mentally and physically. . . I’m struggling to get to grips with it all.

“I’m getting all the help and support I need.”

He said he still intends to perform at Glastonbury on June 24.

   JAIME HER OWN GHOUL

JAIME WINSTONE didn’t turn to Cheryl for advice when she took over from her in the West End show 2:22 A Ghost Story.

The former party girl has just taken on the lead role of Jenny.

Jamie Winstone didn’t turn to Cheryl for advice when she took over from her in the West End show 2:22 A Ghost Story Credit: Getty

Asked if she had consulted the Girls Aloud singer, Jaime responded: “No. The script is so well written you just go, ‘I can really make this my own’.

“People like Cheryl playing it, and much respect for her, but I want to take it in a different direction.

“That’s a challenge. But if you’re not scared, there’s no point doing it.”

DANNII’S MAN STEPS IN TO AID LISA RETURN

STEPS singer Lisa Scott-Lee hopes for a solo music comeback with the help of the man who has also aided Dannii Minogue’s return.

Before she took to the stage for a solo set at Mighty Hoopla on Sunday Lisa told Bizarre she could be back for more.

Lisa Scott-Lee hopes for a solo music comeback with the help of the man who has also aided Dannii Minogue’s return Credit: Getty

She is aiming to get back in the studio with producer Ian Masterson, the man behind Dannii’s new song We Could Be The One, which reached No2 on iTunes on Friday.

She said: “I’ve been working really closely with Ian. He’s helped me put the show together and he’s such a talent.

“I actually wrote a song with him 20 years ago called Obsessional and it’s a hidden gem. He sent it to me a few weeks ago and it’s a banger.

“Ian’s invited me into the studio to do some more writing so I’m excited about that.

“I feel confident in the songs I wrote and I feel proud I can perform them again after 20 years.”

Lisa insisted it doesn’t mean she is turning her back on the group, adding “Everybody knows I love being in Steps.

“I love performing and Steps are still together.

“But in the meantime, LSL is out to play.”

ZARA’S POP AT CRITICS

ZARA LARSSON says she has struggled to be taken seriously because female singers in pop are looked down upon – even though she has been a chart regular for almost a decade.

In an exclusive interview the Symphony singer, who has just released latest single End Of Time, explained: “I am a pop girl.

Zara Larsson says she has struggled to be taken seriously because female singers in pop are looked down upon Credit: Rex

“That’s what I do and I do it proudly.

“Sometimes it gets looked upon as not as much of a serious genre.

“I don’t know if it’s because it’s heavily dominated by women or because it’s usually f***ing hits.”

Asked if the problem had to do with a culture of misogyny in the music industry, she replied: “Yes, definitely, 100 per cent.

“It’s one of the few genres dominated by women and it’s looked upon as not “real” music or that it doesn’t have substance.

“The Swede added: “Certain rock songs could literally have five sentences then a guitar solo and people will be like, ‘Wow, it’s genius’.

“But what’s the substance in that?

“I’m not saying it’s bad. But pop music is incredible and music in general is subjective.

“Pop music speaks to a lot of people because it’s so relatable.

“It’s very childish to limit yourself to what you think is cool music and to only listen to that.

“I think good music is good music.”

Zara is about to diversify from her chart career as she has just been cast in her first film –  which will begin shooting this month.

Netflix movie A Part Of You is described as being “a story about life and death” for teenagers.

She said: “I’ve been approached with a lot of scripts but it’s always like, ‘You’re playing a pop star.’

“But I really don’t want to play my self.

“I want to do something completely new.”

PELLE ON BLOODY FINE FORM

MUSICIANS often give blood, sweat and tears for their art.

The Hives’ frontman Pelle Almqvist did just that when he was on stage supporting Arctic Monkeys in Manchester over the weekend.

The Hives’ frontman Pelle Almqvist injured himself on stage over the weekend Credit: Avalon.red

Fans were worried after an accident mid-set saw Pelle covered in blood.

He valiantly carried on and after the performance showed fans a picture of his injury.

Pelle wrote on Instagram: “I’m OK! Was swinging the mic at the show and Nicholas accidentally stepped on the cable, sending the mic into my face.

“The blood looked really cool but it wasn’t too bad.

“I’m taped up and it’s just a bump now.”

I know some people who would pull out of a show for a broken fingernail.

Kudos to you, Pelle.

OH COME OFF IT, YE FAITHFUL

KANYE WEST and new wife Bianca Censori look like they are off to a fancy dress party, not church.

The rapper, who now goes by the name Ye, teamed leggings, a “police” T-shirt and what appeared to be shoulder pads as he headed to his Sunday Service in LA.

Kanye West and new wife Bianca Censori look like they are off to a fancy dress party, not church Credit: BackGrid

As for Bianca, she looked like she had tights pulled over her head and a dog basket around her neck. I’m no fashion guru, but Ye has made her look a prize fool.

He has been laying low for the past few months following a string of controversies last year which saw him dropped by Adidas, causing his net worth to tumble.

Looks like he’s still got money to burn on ridiculous outfits, though.

THE GIRLS JUST ROLL WITH THE YEARS

THERE was a mini Girls Aloud reunion when Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh joined Years & Years on stage on Sunday.

The girls appeared in chic dresses for a surprise appearance with Olly Alexander during his headline show at the Mighty Hoopla festival, where they performed The Promise and Call The Shots.

Nicola Roberts and Kimberley Walsh joined Years & Years on stage on Sunday Credit: Instagram

The girls performed The Promise and Call The Shots with Olly Credit: CORINNE CUMMING 2023 / MIGHTY HOOPLA

Fresh from the Friday release of his album Last Man Dancing, Jake Shears also joined Olly on stage to sing Scissor Sisters hit Filthy/Gorgeous.

The second and final day of the festival in South London also featured performances from Eurovision winner Loreen, Vengaboys ad Roisin Murphy.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor delivered a sunset performance, where she joked about her glittery outfit.

She told the crowd: “I don’t know exactly what I came dressed as but I do know I’m a 44-year-old singer, I’m a mother, and I’ve got enough sequin-leotard mother energy for all of you darlings.”

Eurovision winner Loreen also appeared Credit: Getty

Sophie Ellis-Bextor delivered a sunset performance, where she joked about her glittery outfit Credit: Getty