Today is International Women’s Day (8 March). The global event commemorates the achievements of women and girls around the world, raises awareness of discrimination, and campaigns for gender parity.
The Independent is celebrating a diverse range of powerful women, with exclusive pieces by Tracey Emin, Annie Lennox, Emma Thompson, Joan Collins, Jordan Gray, Bianca Jagger, Akshata Murty and more.
It has also unveiled its list of 50 of the most influential women of the last 12 months.
This evening at 6.30pm, Maya Oppenheim, Dr Charlotte Proudman (“the Feminist Barrister” at Goldsmith Chambers), Emily Carver, Yvonne John (Author), and Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu (Political and Women’s Rights Activist), will be discussing what it means to be a woman in 2023.
We put that same question to a number of musicians, including Grammy-nominated artist Margo Price, who delivered a powerful poem in response, and pop singer Fleur East.
What It Means to Be (a woman...
The Independent is celebrating a diverse range of powerful women, with exclusive pieces by Tracey Emin, Annie Lennox, Emma Thompson, Joan Collins, Jordan Gray, Bianca Jagger, Akshata Murty and more.
It has also unveiled its list of 50 of the most influential women of the last 12 months.
This evening at 6.30pm, Maya Oppenheim, Dr Charlotte Proudman (“the Feminist Barrister” at Goldsmith Chambers), Emily Carver, Yvonne John (Author), and Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu (Political and Women’s Rights Activist), will be discussing what it means to be a woman in 2023.
We put that same question to a number of musicians, including Grammy-nominated artist Margo Price, who delivered a powerful poem in response, and pop singer Fleur East.
What It Means to Be (a woman...
- 3/8/2023
- by Roisin O'Connor
- The Independent - Music
Season 1: Kelly Monaco & Alec Mazo
Photo: ABC
There's nothing sweeter than holding the title of ABC's first-ever DWTS champion! Since winning the mirrorball, Monaco continued to portray the role of Samantha McCall on the network's daytime drama, General Hospital. Monaco made her most recent return to the show during season 25, pairing up with her close pal, Cheryl Burke, and former NFL star Terrell Owens for Trio Night.
Season 2: Drew Lachey & Cheryl Burke
Photo: ABC
The 98 Degrees singer had so much fun learning how to dance on the show, that he joined the pros and troupe dancers on their DWTS tour after winning the title. At the time, he had no idea that his brother, Nick Lachey, would later compete on season 25 of the show with Peta Murgatroyd. Unfortunately for Nick, he didn't have as much luck -- he and Peta were the fifth couple to be eliminated from the competition.
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Photo: ABC
There's nothing sweeter than holding the title of ABC's first-ever DWTS champion! Since winning the mirrorball, Monaco continued to portray the role of Samantha McCall on the network's daytime drama, General Hospital. Monaco made her most recent return to the show during season 25, pairing up with her close pal, Cheryl Burke, and former NFL star Terrell Owens for Trio Night.
Season 2: Drew Lachey & Cheryl Burke
Photo: ABC
The 98 Degrees singer had so much fun learning how to dance on the show, that he joined the pros and troupe dancers on their DWTS tour after winning the title. At the time, he had no idea that his brother, Nick Lachey, would later compete on season 25 of the show with Peta Murgatroyd. Unfortunately for Nick, he didn't have as much luck -- he and Peta were the fifth couple to be eliminated from the competition.
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- 11/21/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Husband and wife Ike and Tina Turner became one of the biggest acts of the ’60s with their high-octane soul revue, but behind the hits lay a vicious abusive relationship. Following years of physical and mental torment, Turner famously fled her husband in 1976 with nothing but a Mobil card and 36 cents in her pocket.
The scene was dramatized in the 1993 biopic What’s Love Got to Do with It, but Turner recently opened up about that harrowing night during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show airing Saturday on ITV.
“I walked out without anything and had to make it...
The scene was dramatized in the 1993 biopic What’s Love Got to Do with It, but Turner recently opened up about that harrowing night during an appearance on The Jonathan Ross Show airing Saturday on ITV.
“I walked out without anything and had to make it...
- 10/26/2017
- by Jordan Runtagh
- PEOPLE.com
Supergirl alum Peter Facinelli is (business) suiting back up at CBS with a recurring role on the upcoming drama S.W.A.T.
The actor — who played CEO Maxwell Lord on the aforementioned superhero series — will portray Michael Plank, a confident, powerful businessman who also volunteers as a civilian police commissioner and head of the police board, our sister site Deadline reports.
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Facinelli’s other TV credits include American Odyssey, Damages and Nurse Jackie.
S.W.A.T. premieres Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10/9c on CBS.
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* Imposters co-creator Paul Adelstein will...
The actor — who played CEO Maxwell Lord on the aforementioned superhero series — will portray Michael Plank, a confident, powerful businessman who also volunteers as a civilian police commissioner and head of the police board, our sister site Deadline reports.
RelatedS.W.A.T. Promotes David Lim to Regular
Facinelli’s other TV credits include American Odyssey, Damages and Nurse Jackie.
S.W.A.T. premieres Thursday, Nov. 2 at 10/9c on CBS.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* Imposters co-creator Paul Adelstein will...
- 10/16/2017
- TVLine.com
This World Heart Day, the British Heart Foundation has teamed up with world renowned photographer Rankin to launch an international art project with creatives from around the world, to raise awareness of the global fight against heart disease.
‘Heart for a Heart’ has seen celebrated artists, celebrities, photographers, and brands from around the world unite against heart disease by creating unique heart-themed artwork and uploading them to social media in celebration of World Heart Day.
The social media movement aims to raise awareness of heart and circulatory disease – the leading cause of death worldwide. In the UK alone, nearly 160,000 lives are lost to these devastating conditions each year, one every three minutes. Globally it causes an estimated 17.7 million deaths a year.
Among those taking part include actors Simon Pegg, Carey Mulligan, Anna Friel, Nicholas Hoult, Gillian Anderson, Sadie Frost, Ashley Margolis, Max Beesley, Noel Anthony Clarke, and Emma Pierson; TV personalities Holly Willoughby,...
‘Heart for a Heart’ has seen celebrated artists, celebrities, photographers, and brands from around the world unite against heart disease by creating unique heart-themed artwork and uploading them to social media in celebration of World Heart Day.
The social media movement aims to raise awareness of heart and circulatory disease – the leading cause of death worldwide. In the UK alone, nearly 160,000 lives are lost to these devastating conditions each year, one every three minutes. Globally it causes an estimated 17.7 million deaths a year.
Among those taking part include actors Simon Pegg, Carey Mulligan, Anna Friel, Nicholas Hoult, Gillian Anderson, Sadie Frost, Ashley Margolis, Max Beesley, Noel Anthony Clarke, and Emma Pierson; TV personalities Holly Willoughby,...
- 10/5/2017
- Look to the Stars
Will & Grace is nothing if not a staunch proponent of using proper protection. Case in point: The revived NBC comedy has tapped sitcom vet Kyle Bornheimer (Casual, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to guest-star in one episode as a security guard, TVLine has learned.
NBC confirms that Bornheimer will appear in the premiere as Lenny, a security officer who (presumably) crosses paths with one or more of the Fab Four. The network declined to provide further details about his role.
RelatedWill & Grace Revival Already Renewed for Season 10 — Get Details
Bornheimer joins a revival guest cast that also includes returning vets Harry Connick Jr....
NBC confirms that Bornheimer will appear in the premiere as Lenny, a security officer who (presumably) crosses paths with one or more of the Fab Four. The network declined to provide further details about his role.
RelatedWill & Grace Revival Already Renewed for Season 10 — Get Details
Bornheimer joins a revival guest cast that also includes returning vets Harry Connick Jr....
- 8/31/2017
- TVLine.com
Ahead of the highly anticipated Fifth Harmony appearance at Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, Ally Brooke shared an inspiring post on Instagram about her career and living her dream.
The 24-year-old singer — who has been performing since the age of 9 — shared a tweet she posted in 2012 about the VMAs being a source of inspiration for the singer. “Watching the VMAs just inspires & motivates me even more #dreamer #believer #oneday,” Brooke wrote back in the day.
“On September 6, 2012, I tweeted this….today, August 27, 2017 I will be taking the Vma stage with my girls….can’t describe my emotion,” Brooke wrote.
The 24-year-old singer — who has been performing since the age of 9 — shared a tweet she posted in 2012 about the VMAs being a source of inspiration for the singer. “Watching the VMAs just inspires & motivates me even more #dreamer #believer #oneday,” Brooke wrote back in the day.
“On September 6, 2012, I tweeted this….today, August 27, 2017 I will be taking the Vma stage with my girls….can’t describe my emotion,” Brooke wrote.
- 8/27/2017
- by Yvonne Juris
- PEOPLE.com
Hurricane Harvey has caused terrible wreckage after hitting landfall in Texas on Friday night.
Harvey slammed into the town of Rockport as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 mph. Buildings were ripped apart and firefighters were unable to respond to victims in the hours after the storm traveled through the town, according to the latest reports from the Weather Channel.
At least 10 people sustained injuries when the roof of a senior housing complex collapsed during the storm in the Aransas Bay town, Ktrk-tv reported.
“We know there is widespread devastation,” Rockport Mayor Cj Wax said during a Saturday morning interview with The Weather Channel.
Harvey slammed into the town of Rockport as a Category 4 storm with sustained winds of 130 mph. Buildings were ripped apart and firefighters were unable to respond to victims in the hours after the storm traveled through the town, according to the latest reports from the Weather Channel.
At least 10 people sustained injuries when the roof of a senior housing complex collapsed during the storm in the Aransas Bay town, Ktrk-tv reported.
“We know there is widespread devastation,” Rockport Mayor Cj Wax said during a Saturday morning interview with The Weather Channel.
- 8/26/2017
- by Yvonne Juris
- PEOPLE.com
Even while established series like “The Walking Dead” continue to perform, AMC has its eyes on the future. The network announced Saturday, July 29 its upcoming slate of new series currently in development, including new projects from Rainn Wilson, “Walking Dead” director Greg Nicotero, and Blumhouse Television.
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Three of the announced series in development are anthology-oriented, while nearly all feature some level of genre element. This includes the B-movie homage “Shock Theatre” as well as “Wicked West,” Blumhouse’s non-fiction take on “the most frightening and disturbing tales from the Wild West.”
There are also two high-concept premises mentioned: “Liking What You See” depicts a world where people voluntarily choose to surrender their ability to appreciate beauty, while “The Age of Miracles” is a drama about what happens to one woman’s family after the world learns that the earth’s rotation is slowing down.
Read MoreAll of IndieWire’s TCA coverage
Three of the announced series in development are anthology-oriented, while nearly all feature some level of genre element. This includes the B-movie homage “Shock Theatre” as well as “Wicked West,” Blumhouse’s non-fiction take on “the most frightening and disturbing tales from the Wild West.”
There are also two high-concept premises mentioned: “Liking What You See” depicts a world where people voluntarily choose to surrender their ability to appreciate beauty, while “The Age of Miracles” is a drama about what happens to one woman’s family after the world learns that the earth’s rotation is slowing down.
- 7/29/2017
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
Jamie Chung has a new love affair — with Austin, Texas.
The actress had explored the southern hotspot before during the South by Southwest music festival and on a trip with her husband Bryan Greenberg, but her latest visit has her even more taken with the city.
“The people, the live music, the food,” she gushes about what draws her to return. “I’m constantly moving between indoors and outdoors, and there’s so much to see.”
An experienced jetsetter, Chung, 34, knows preparation is key to a good vacation. Her travel essentials include “a good pair of sunnies and comfy sneakers,...
The actress had explored the southern hotspot before during the South by Southwest music festival and on a trip with her husband Bryan Greenberg, but her latest visit has her even more taken with the city.
“The people, the live music, the food,” she gushes about what draws her to return. “I’m constantly moving between indoors and outdoors, and there’s so much to see.”
An experienced jetsetter, Chung, 34, knows preparation is key to a good vacation. Her travel essentials include “a good pair of sunnies and comfy sneakers,...
- 4/20/2017
- by Megan Stein
- PEOPLE.com
The Coldest City, Antony Johnston and Sam Hart’s graphic novel about the dangerous world of espionage, has been simmering on the back-burner ever since Charlize Theron swooped in to acquire screen rights a few years ago. That’s hardly surprising, given the actress’ busy, busy schedule, but we’re now only a few months away from welcoming Johnston and Hart’s Cold War thriller onto the big screen, and it’s got a new name to boot: Atomic Blonde.
Headed up choreographer-turned-director David Leitch (John Wick, Deadpool 2), Atomic Blonde places Theron in the boots of Agent Lorraine Broughton, a best-in-class secret agent and the crown jewel of Her Majesty’s Secret Intelligence Service. Dispatched on a top-secret mission to Berlin circa 1989 – just prior to the historic moment when the wall came tumbling down – Theron’s operative is chasing a high-priority target: a dossier containing the identities of all secret agents,...
Headed up choreographer-turned-director David Leitch (John Wick, Deadpool 2), Atomic Blonde places Theron in the boots of Agent Lorraine Broughton, a best-in-class secret agent and the crown jewel of Her Majesty’s Secret Intelligence Service. Dispatched on a top-secret mission to Berlin circa 1989 – just prior to the historic moment when the wall came tumbling down – Theron’s operative is chasing a high-priority target: a dossier containing the identities of all secret agents,...
- 3/10/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Meet Agent Lorraine Broughton. Considered the crown jewel of Her Majesty’s Secret Intelligence Service, Agent Broughton is a force to be reckoned with – a near pitch-perfect mix of brains and brawn that will soon be dispatched to Berlin in 1989, just prior to the historic moment when the Berlin Wall was torn asunder.
When casting the net in search of his leading lady for Atomic Blonde – previously titled The Coldest City – choreographer-turned-director David Leitch (John Wick) had only one actress in mind: Charlize Theron. Two years on from the moment when the Oscar-winner stole headlines left, right, and center in Mad Max: Fury Road, the actress is ready to trade Furiosa for femme fatale, as her feisty, unforgiving Lorraine Broughton works to locate a top-secret dossier during one of the most politically volatile periods in Germany’s history. James McAvoy also stars as a fellow spy, and can be seen...
When casting the net in search of his leading lady for Atomic Blonde – previously titled The Coldest City – choreographer-turned-director David Leitch (John Wick) had only one actress in mind: Charlize Theron. Two years on from the moment when the Oscar-winner stole headlines left, right, and center in Mad Max: Fury Road, the actress is ready to trade Furiosa for femme fatale, as her feisty, unforgiving Lorraine Broughton works to locate a top-secret dossier during one of the most politically volatile periods in Germany’s history. James McAvoy also stars as a fellow spy, and can be seen...
- 3/8/2017
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
It’s going to be the furriest family reunion ever!
Frito the rescue pup and his owner Corrie Gemmiti of Leander, Texas, are searching for the dog’s six siblings, so they can arrange a puppy playdate for the group.
Frito’s current family consist of Corrie, her husband Nik and their other rescue dog named Fray.
“He makes our tiny family feel more complete. His funny, spunky personality has brought a lot of laughs and love to our lives. Frito has also brought out the playfulness side in our 5-year-old dog Fray. He has a personality like no other...
Frito the rescue pup and his owner Corrie Gemmiti of Leander, Texas, are searching for the dog’s six siblings, so they can arrange a puppy playdate for the group.
Frito’s current family consist of Corrie, her husband Nik and their other rescue dog named Fray.
“He makes our tiny family feel more complete. His funny, spunky personality has brought a lot of laughs and love to our lives. Frito has also brought out the playfulness side in our 5-year-old dog Fray. He has a personality like no other...
- 1/27/2017
- by kellibendertimeinc
- PEOPLE.com
Happy Cyber Monday, everyone, and welcome back for Day 3 of Daily Dead’s fourth annual Holiday Gift Guide! Once again, our goal is to help you navigate your way through the horrors of the 2016 shopping season with our tips on unique gift ideas, and we’ll hopefully help you save a few bucks over the next few weeks, too.
This year’s Holiday Gift Guide is being sponsored by several amazing companies including Mondo, Anchor Bay Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Magnolia Home Entertainment, who have all donated an assortment of goodies to help you guys get into the spirit of the season. Daily Dead also recently teamed up with Texas-based artist Dustin Pace of Duddy in Motion to create an amazing Stranger Things print that all of our giveaway winners will receive with our amazing prize packs that feature a collection of items including movies, graphic novels, and much more.
This year’s Holiday Gift Guide is being sponsored by several amazing companies including Mondo, Anchor Bay Entertainment, DC Entertainment, and Magnolia Home Entertainment, who have all donated an assortment of goodies to help you guys get into the spirit of the season. Daily Dead also recently teamed up with Texas-based artist Dustin Pace of Duddy in Motion to create an amazing Stranger Things print that all of our giveaway winners will receive with our amazing prize packs that feature a collection of items including movies, graphic novels, and much more.
- 11/28/2016
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Overnight flooding in Palestine - an east Texas town about 100 miles southeast of Dallas - left five people dead, including a grandmother and her four grandchildren, People has learned. An press release from the Palestine Police Department confirmed the news on Saturday morning. According to the release obtained by People, officers received reports from one area of the city, "with some indications that the water had reached the level of the roofline." At one point, authorities where made aware of a missing family from the neighborhood. Upon arriving, they conducted house-to-house searches, "in waist-deep water" as they tried to find the family of five.
- 4/30/2016
- by Naja Rayne, @najarayne
- PEOPLE.com
Overnight flooding in Palestine - an east Texas town about 100 miles southeast of Dallas - left five people dead, including a grandmother and her four grandchildren, People has learned. An press release from the Palestine Police Department confirmed the news on Saturday morning. According to the release obtained by People, officers received reports from one area of the city, "with some indications that the water had reached the level of the roofline." At one point, authorities where made aware of a missing family from the neighborhood. Upon arriving, they conducted house-to-house searches, "in waist-deep water" as they tried to find the family of five.
- 4/30/2016
- by Naja Rayne, @najarayne
- PEOPLE.com
Photo by Donnacha Kenny"Congratulations, Tom; you're one of the lucky eight per cent!" —Stir of Echoes (1999)Joliet, Illinois is probably the American city which more people have dreamed more fervently of escaping than any other. But after spending four hours in 'Prison Town'—long synonymous far and wide with incarceration—I was sad to leave; I'll be glad one day to return. Fortunately, such matters are questions of personal choice. Many of the area's residents, including those not serving custodial sentences, have little realistic option but to remain—trapped by personal, social and/or economic circumstances that can feel as confining as any 6-by-8 cell. "Joliet, or "J-Town", is racially diverse and is known as a crime-ridden city, although the area has shown much improvement since the 1990's... The east side is generally known as the ghetto side and the west side is known as middle class, even though...
- 2/29/2016
- by Neil Young
- MUBI
Sharleen Spiteri has criticised Fifty Shades of Grey author El James for causing problems on the set of the movie adaptation.
The Texas singer - whose friend Jamie Dornan stars as Christian Grey - said that director Sam Taylor-Johnson has done well to make a "good movie" when the source material was so poor.
"50 Shades of Grey may not make you come": 18 cheeky review innuendos
50 Shades of Grey: What do the critics think of the erotic blockbuster?
Taylor-Johnson has admitted to having numerous rows with James during the making of the film, due to ongoing creative differences.
Spiteri told Loose Women: "Sam has done a great job. The thing is, I've read the books and they are so badly written, really bad. Let's not beat around the bush, you're literally speed reading them. If [Anastasia Steele] has said, 'Oh my' once, she's said it 50 million times.
"So I think Sam has made a good movie.
The Texas singer - whose friend Jamie Dornan stars as Christian Grey - said that director Sam Taylor-Johnson has done well to make a "good movie" when the source material was so poor.
"50 Shades of Grey may not make you come": 18 cheeky review innuendos
50 Shades of Grey: What do the critics think of the erotic blockbuster?
Taylor-Johnson has admitted to having numerous rows with James during the making of the film, due to ongoing creative differences.
Spiteri told Loose Women: "Sam has done a great job. The thing is, I've read the books and they are so badly written, really bad. Let's not beat around the bush, you're literally speed reading them. If [Anastasia Steele] has said, 'Oh my' once, she's said it 50 million times.
"So I think Sam has made a good movie.
- 2/12/2015
- Digital Spy
Exclusive: Dominic West, Stacy Martin among cast of UK drama.
Dominic West (Pride), David Tennant (What We Did On Our Holiday) and Stacy Martin (Nymphomaniac) are to star in Glasgow-set drama-thriller I Feel Fine, which writer-director Lynne Ramsay and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy producer Robyn Slovo are executive-producing.
I Feel Fine marks the directorial debut of established casting agent Des Hamilton, who has cast films including Nymphomaniac, Only God Forgives and This is England.
The script comes from Hamilton and Amber Trentham. Producers are casting agent Lara Manwaring for Buffalo Films and Suzanne Reid (What We Did On Our Holiday) for Capricorn Films.
Set in the unforgiving streets of 1980s Glasgow the film will chart the story of teenager Jonny White who becomes embroiled in crime and drug addiction.
When a bounty is placed on his head for a crime he didn’t commit, White must get to the safe haven of rehab in order to stay...
Dominic West (Pride), David Tennant (What We Did On Our Holiday) and Stacy Martin (Nymphomaniac) are to star in Glasgow-set drama-thriller I Feel Fine, which writer-director Lynne Ramsay and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy producer Robyn Slovo are executive-producing.
I Feel Fine marks the directorial debut of established casting agent Des Hamilton, who has cast films including Nymphomaniac, Only God Forgives and This is England.
The script comes from Hamilton and Amber Trentham. Producers are casting agent Lara Manwaring for Buffalo Films and Suzanne Reid (What We Did On Our Holiday) for Capricorn Films.
Set in the unforgiving streets of 1980s Glasgow the film will chart the story of teenager Jonny White who becomes embroiled in crime and drug addiction.
When a bounty is placed on his head for a crime he didn’t commit, White must get to the safe haven of rehab in order to stay...
- 2/7/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Sharleen Spiteri fears she would commit murder if she took part in a reality TV show. The outspoken frontwoman of pop/rock band Texas - who has 12-year-old daughter Misty with former partner Ashley Heath - is a fan of programmes such as 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' but finds the contestants so irritating she worries how she'd react if she were to take part herself. She exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''My daughter and I absolutely love 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!', that's our big watch. We really love it, but in all honesty I would stick...
- 2/2/2015
- Virgin Media - TV
Numerous films, such as Eli Roth's "Hostel" series, have portrayed Europe as a dangerous place that's openly hostile towards Americans. Yet the franchise most effective at the task is one you wouldn't necessarily expect - "Taken".
Appearing on "The Graham Norton Show" to promote "Taken 3," that film series' star Liam Neeson has revealed that he receives letters from Americans put off by the thought of traveling to Europe after watching the series.
He says: "Just the other day I got a letter from a school teacher in Texas who had tried to take sixty students to Europe and the families of forty of them got the kids out of it because they had seen 'Taken 2'. And then this year she wanted to take twenty of them and the parents all said, 'No, because we've seen that movie.'"
Neeson also recorded a promo for the...
Appearing on "The Graham Norton Show" to promote "Taken 3," that film series' star Liam Neeson has revealed that he receives letters from Americans put off by the thought of traveling to Europe after watching the series.
He says: "Just the other day I got a letter from a school teacher in Texas who had tried to take sixty students to Europe and the families of forty of them got the kids out of it because they had seen 'Taken 2'. And then this year she wanted to take twenty of them and the parents all said, 'No, because we've seen that movie.'"
Neeson also recorded a promo for the...
- 12/31/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Numerous films, such as Eli Roth's "Hostel" series, have portrayed Europe as a dangerous place that's openly hostile towards Americans. Yet the franchise most effective at the task is one you wouldn't necessarily expect - "Taken".
Appearing on "The Graham Norton Show" to promote "Taken 3," that film series' star Liam Neeson has revealed that he receives letters from Americans put off by the thought of traveling to Europe after watching the series.
He says: "Just the other day I got a letter from a school teacher in Texas who had tried to take sixty students to Europe and the families of forty of them got the kids out of it because they had seen 'Taken 2'. And then this year she wanted to take twenty of them and the parents all said, 'No, because we've seen that movie.'"
Neeson also recorded a promo for the...
Appearing on "The Graham Norton Show" to promote "Taken 3," that film series' star Liam Neeson has revealed that he receives letters from Americans put off by the thought of traveling to Europe after watching the series.
He says: "Just the other day I got a letter from a school teacher in Texas who had tried to take sixty students to Europe and the families of forty of them got the kids out of it because they had seen 'Taken 2'. And then this year she wanted to take twenty of them and the parents all said, 'No, because we've seen that movie.'"
Neeson also recorded a promo for the...
- 12/31/2014
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
BBC America has announced that they've ordered season two of Almost Royal, their fish-out-of-water comedy series.
Here are the details:
BBC America Picks Up Second Season Of The Channel's First Original Comedy Series "Almost Royal"
New York - December 4, 2014 - BBC America has picked up a second season of its first original comedy series Almost Royal. The (8x30) second season is produced by Burning Bright Productions with Clive Tulloh (Eddie Izzard: Marathon Man, The Dame Edna Treatment, High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman) as executive producer and Séamus Murphy-Mitchell (Bug, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross) as series producer.
In the first season of Almost Royal, Georgie (Ed Gamble) and Poppy Carlton (Amy Hoggart), the 57th and 58th in line to the throne, travelled all over the United States - from Texas to Michigan and California to New York...
Here are the details:
BBC America Picks Up Second Season Of The Channel's First Original Comedy Series "Almost Royal"
New York - December 4, 2014 - BBC America has picked up a second season of its first original comedy series Almost Royal. The (8x30) second season is produced by Burning Bright Productions with Clive Tulloh (Eddie Izzard: Marathon Man, The Dame Edna Treatment, High Spirits with Shirley Ghostman) as executive producer and Séamus Murphy-Mitchell (Bug, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross) as series producer.
In the first season of Almost Royal, Georgie (Ed Gamble) and Poppy Carlton (Amy Hoggart), the 57th and 58th in line to the throne, travelled all over the United States - from Texas to Michigan and California to New York...
- 12/4/2014
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Birthday shoutouts go to Blake Shelton (above, with friend), who is 38, Alison Moyet is 53, Carol Kane is 62, and Paul McCartney is 72. Here’s his greatest 80′s hit.
True Blood may be signing off after this season, but are you prepared for True Blood: The Musical?
Awful husband of awful woman is running for Senate.
General Mills pops Aaron Schock‘s balloon.
Here’s the latest from Sinead O’Connor, “Take Me To Church.” But not the ones that hurt. It’s good to see her back and in fine form.
In case you missed it, Here’s Wolverine in a speedo
Here’s the latest Gaywatch, as Jon Stewart takes on Texas and reparative therapy.
Not to be outdone, Stephen Colbert has decided to take a cue from Wisconsin and Scott Walker and change his view on equality from ‘No” to “Indifferent”
And here’s The Weekly ShoutOUT™. Each...
True Blood may be signing off after this season, but are you prepared for True Blood: The Musical?
Awful husband of awful woman is running for Senate.
General Mills pops Aaron Schock‘s balloon.
Here’s the latest from Sinead O’Connor, “Take Me To Church.” But not the ones that hurt. It’s good to see her back and in fine form.
In case you missed it, Here’s Wolverine in a speedo
Here’s the latest Gaywatch, as Jon Stewart takes on Texas and reparative therapy.
Not to be outdone, Stephen Colbert has decided to take a cue from Wisconsin and Scott Walker and change his view on equality from ‘No” to “Indifferent”
And here’s The Weekly ShoutOUT™. Each...
- 6/18/2014
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Jennifer Garner is stepping up her game for the next generation. After years spent serving as an ambassador for Save the Children, the actress has signed on to join the board of trustees for a six-year term, the organization announced Tuesday. "In my new role with Save the Children, I hope to make an even bigger difference in the lives of children right here in America and around the world," says Garner, who often visits with families involved in the Save the Children’s Early Steps to School Success program, which coaches families on activities to help kids grow and learn in the early years.
- 3/18/2014
- by Anya Leon
- PEOPLE.com
Sky has won a High Court case after being accused of plagiarism with its show Must Be the Music.
Waif Productions co-founders Brian Wade and Geraldine Perry had accused the broadcaster of stealing their idea for the 2010 show, which saw contestants battling it out with original songs.
The duo alleged that Must Be the Music ripped off their format The Real Deal, which would see contestants performing original songs for a panel of songwriters, with the songs available to download after each episode.
However, Broadcast reports that Mr Justice Birss found in favour of Sky.
"Sky's evidence was cogent and taken as a whole presented a clear and persuasive picture," he said. "I find that Must Be the Music was created entirely independently of The Real Deal."
Meanwhile, a Sky spokesperson said: "We are pleased that the court has found that Must Be the Music was independently created, as we have maintained throughout.
Waif Productions co-founders Brian Wade and Geraldine Perry had accused the broadcaster of stealing their idea for the 2010 show, which saw contestants battling it out with original songs.
The duo alleged that Must Be the Music ripped off their format The Real Deal, which would see contestants performing original songs for a panel of songwriters, with the songs available to download after each episode.
However, Broadcast reports that Mr Justice Birss found in favour of Sky.
"Sky's evidence was cogent and taken as a whole presented a clear and persuasive picture," he said. "I find that Must Be the Music was created entirely independently of The Real Deal."
Meanwhile, a Sky spokesperson said: "We are pleased that the court has found that Must Be the Music was independently created, as we have maintained throughout.
- 3/12/2014
- Digital Spy
Sky is being sued over its 2010 reality show Must Be the Music.
The competition - hosted by Fearne Cotton and judged by Jamie Cullum, Sharleen Spiteri and Dizzee Rascal - saw contestants battling it out with original songs, which were available to buy after the episode had aired.
The show ran for just one series before being dropped by Sky because of its cost and low ratings, with Cullum later suggesting that the format "wasn't cruel enough".
However, Waif Productions co-founders Brian Wade and Geraldine Perry have filed a lawsuit claiming that the format was their idea, Broadcast reports.
The duo say that they had the idea for a talent show featuring original compositions, with songwriter judges and the ability to download the songs after the show.
A Sky spokesperson confirmed that the broadcaster will fight the lawsuit, saying: "A format infringement claim has been brought against Sky relating to...
The competition - hosted by Fearne Cotton and judged by Jamie Cullum, Sharleen Spiteri and Dizzee Rascal - saw contestants battling it out with original songs, which were available to buy after the episode had aired.
The show ran for just one series before being dropped by Sky because of its cost and low ratings, with Cullum later suggesting that the format "wasn't cruel enough".
However, Waif Productions co-founders Brian Wade and Geraldine Perry have filed a lawsuit claiming that the format was their idea, Broadcast reports.
The duo say that they had the idea for a talent show featuring original compositions, with songwriter judges and the ability to download the songs after the show.
A Sky spokesperson confirmed that the broadcaster will fight the lawsuit, saying: "A format infringement claim has been brought against Sky relating to...
- 2/18/2014
- Digital Spy
Slightly overshadowed by the Oscar nominations early this morning, the 2014 New Music Express Awards unveiled their list of hopefuls today (January 16).
In an interesting twist, the NME’s category for Villain of the Year included nominees like Russell Brand, Robin Thicke, Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus, David Cameron and Vladimir Putin.
Furthermore, the Worst Band contenders are 30 Seconds to Mars, The 1975, Muse, Imagine Dragons, One Direction and The Wanted.
Of course, there are also plenty of positive categories such as Hero of the Year, with nominees like Alex Turner, David Bowie, Pussy Riot, Lou Reed, Este Haim, and Russell Brand.
The 2014 NME Awards nominees are:
Best British Band
Arctic Monkeys
Biffy Clyro
Disclosure
Foals
Palma Violets
Two Door Cinema Club
Best International Band supported by Austin, Texas
Arcade Fire
Haim
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Phoenix
Vampire Weekend
Queens Of The Stone Age
Best Solo Artist
David Bowie
Jake Bugg
Kanye West...
In an interesting twist, the NME’s category for Villain of the Year included nominees like Russell Brand, Robin Thicke, Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus, David Cameron and Vladimir Putin.
Furthermore, the Worst Band contenders are 30 Seconds to Mars, The 1975, Muse, Imagine Dragons, One Direction and The Wanted.
Of course, there are also plenty of positive categories such as Hero of the Year, with nominees like Alex Turner, David Bowie, Pussy Riot, Lou Reed, Este Haim, and Russell Brand.
The 2014 NME Awards nominees are:
Best British Band
Arctic Monkeys
Biffy Clyro
Disclosure
Foals
Palma Violets
Two Door Cinema Club
Best International Band supported by Austin, Texas
Arcade Fire
Haim
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Phoenix
Vampire Weekend
Queens Of The Stone Age
Best Solo Artist
David Bowie
Jake Bugg
Kanye West...
- 1/17/2014
- GossipCenter
Sharleen Spiteri has branded stars who cry on reality shows as ''big idiots''. The Texas frontwoman can't understand why celebrities break down in tears after just one week of being away from their families on the shows, and believes they should appreciate the experience a lot more because there are plenty of people who would love to have such an opportunity. She said: ''You see those reality programmes and there's people who have been away from home for a week and they're crying. It's like, 'F**k off.' ''Wait, you're doing something that most people do in their life and you're...
- 11/15/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Channel 4 has revealed the full lineup for the first episode of That Music Show.
The quiz show, presented by Nick Grimshaw, will see two celebrity panels compete to find out who knows the most about specific years in music history.
The first episode, filmed at the Electric in Brixton, London, will focus on the years 1995 and 2005.
The captain of team 1995 will be 6 Music breakfast show host Shaun Keaveny, who will be joined by M People's Heather Small, Blur's Alex James, Shed Seven's Rick Witter and A*M*E.
Team 2005 will be led by comedian Seann Walsh and will also feature Texas's Sharleen Spiteri, Goldie Looking Chain's Maggot, Theo Hutchcraft from Hurts and comedian Tom Stade.
Tony Mortimer of East 17 is also set to make a guest appearance during a segment filmed at a shooting range.
The hour-long programme will also feature live musical performances, with Primal Scream...
The quiz show, presented by Nick Grimshaw, will see two celebrity panels compete to find out who knows the most about specific years in music history.
The first episode, filmed at the Electric in Brixton, London, will focus on the years 1995 and 2005.
The captain of team 1995 will be 6 Music breakfast show host Shaun Keaveny, who will be joined by M People's Heather Small, Blur's Alex James, Shed Seven's Rick Witter and A*M*E.
Team 2005 will be led by comedian Seann Walsh and will also feature Texas's Sharleen Spiteri, Goldie Looking Chain's Maggot, Theo Hutchcraft from Hurts and comedian Tom Stade.
Tony Mortimer of East 17 is also set to make a guest appearance during a segment filmed at a shooting range.
The hour-long programme will also feature live musical performances, with Primal Scream...
- 7/26/2013
- Digital Spy
Jessie J became the first coach to jump out of the good Voice UK ship today (July 5), claiming that her music commitments rule her out of the BBC talent show's third cycle of spinning chairs.
It's not yet known whether Sir Tom, Danny or will are back for series three, but the search is already on to find a female popstar to replace J-j-j-Jessie.
The bookmakers have already started listing the usual suspects (Cheryl, Kylie, Adele), but here at Digital Spy we've come up with a list of serious replacements, who we believe to be genuine possible contenders for series three.
Joss Stone
If the BBC wants a like-for-like Jessie J replacement, personality-wise you couldn't get much closer than Miss Stone. She has a Marmite effect on the general public, she isn't afraid of speaking her mind and she's fond of an impromptu warble. We can easily imagine her dancing...
It's not yet known whether Sir Tom, Danny or will are back for series three, but the search is already on to find a female popstar to replace J-j-j-Jessie.
The bookmakers have already started listing the usual suspects (Cheryl, Kylie, Adele), but here at Digital Spy we've come up with a list of serious replacements, who we believe to be genuine possible contenders for series three.
Joss Stone
If the BBC wants a like-for-like Jessie J replacement, personality-wise you couldn't get much closer than Miss Stone. She has a Marmite effect on the general public, she isn't afraid of speaking her mind and she's fond of an impromptu warble. We can easily imagine her dancing...
- 7/5/2013
- Digital Spy
Savannah, Ga. — Musician Ben Tucker performed with stars from Quincy Jones to Peggy Lee before he settled in the 1970s in Savannah, where the jazz bassist became one of the Georgia city's best-known working musicians.
He was killed in a car crash Tuesday at age 82.
Tucker was driving a golf cart across a road on Hutchinson Island when a car slammed into him at high speed, said Savannah-Chatham County police spokesman Julian Miller. Tucker was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The driver of the car that struck him was charged with vehicular homicide and other criminal counts.
The news stunned musicians and jazz enthusiasts in Savannah, where Tucker had been a musical fixture for roughly four decades. Tucker made his living playing upright bass – an instrument he'd named Bertha and claimed was 240 years old – in all sorts of settings from jazz festivals to wedding receptions, from nightclub gigs to bar mitzvahs.
He was killed in a car crash Tuesday at age 82.
Tucker was driving a golf cart across a road on Hutchinson Island when a car slammed into him at high speed, said Savannah-Chatham County police spokesman Julian Miller. Tucker was pronounced dead at a local hospital. The driver of the car that struck him was charged with vehicular homicide and other criminal counts.
The news stunned musicians and jazz enthusiasts in Savannah, where Tucker had been a musical fixture for roughly four decades. Tucker made his living playing upright bass – an instrument he'd named Bertha and claimed was 240 years old – in all sorts of settings from jazz festivals to wedding receptions, from nightclub gigs to bar mitzvahs.
- 6/5/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Sharleen Spiteri has warned talent show bosses they shouldn't expect to find a big star every year. The Texas singer - who was a panellist on Sky1 show 'Must Be The Music' in 2010 - has been impressed with the worldwide success of acts such as One Direction, Susan Boyle and Leona Lewis, but she insists a huge untapped star will not come along in every series. She exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''It's quite obvious that every time they do the shows like 'X Factor' or 'Britain's Got Talent', when someone musical comes out of it like Paul Potts or...
- 5/25/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Texas have performed their new single on Later... with Jools Holland.
The band played 'The Conversation' - the title track from their new studio album - on the popular BBC music show.
Texas also performed new tracks 'Dry Your Eyes' and 'Detroit City' during their visit, which will be broadcast during Friday's extended edition of the show on BBC Two at 11.05pm.
"I think there's a lot of different moods within the album, but we've definitely gone back to our roots at the beginning," singer Sharleen Spiteri told Digital Spy of the band's new collection.
"We've gone back to what we're all about, but the record still sounds modern and current.
"We worked with friends - like Richard Hawley and Bernard Butler - so it was nice that there were no negotiations on how much it was going to cost, it was just mates suddenly writing songs together."
She added:...
The band played 'The Conversation' - the title track from their new studio album - on the popular BBC music show.
Texas also performed new tracks 'Dry Your Eyes' and 'Detroit City' during their visit, which will be broadcast during Friday's extended edition of the show on BBC Two at 11.05pm.
"I think there's a lot of different moods within the album, but we've definitely gone back to our roots at the beginning," singer Sharleen Spiteri told Digital Spy of the band's new collection.
"We've gone back to what we're all about, but the record still sounds modern and current.
"We worked with friends - like Richard Hawley and Bernard Butler - so it was nice that there were no negotiations on how much it was going to cost, it was just mates suddenly writing songs together."
She added:...
- 5/15/2013
- Digital Spy
Sharleen Spiteri says Simon Cowell needs to recruit a ''knowledgeable female musician'' like her for 'The X Factor' judging panel. The Texas frontwoman thinks the ITV talent show, which featured female judges Nicole Scherzinger and Tulisa on last year's panel, is crying out for someone more experienced to guide wannabes through the process. She exclusively told Bang Showbiz: ''I think it would be good to get some knowledgeable female musicians on the show so they could literally talk from a very definite knowledgeable point of view. ''But it's finding a songwriter or musician, someone that's had a career that they...
- 5/3/2013
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
Sharleen Spiteri says Simon Cowell needs to recruit a ''knowledgeable female musician'' like her for 'The X Factor' judging panel. The Texas frontwoman thinks the ITV talent show, which featured female judges Nicole Scherzinger and Tulisa on last year's panel, is crying out for someone more experienced to guide wannabes through the process. She said: ''I think it would be good to get some knowledgeable female musicians on the show so they could literally talk from a very definite knowledgeable point of view. ''But it's finding a songwriter or musician, someone that's had a career that they can guide someone...
- 5/2/2013
- Virgin Media - TV
Frank Ocean, of the hip-hop collective Odd Future, came out and said that his first love was a man, in a moving post to his Tumblr. Global Grind is saying that he's come out as bisexual. Rumors started spreading after a radio station noticed lyrics in his debut solo album used male pronouns, and Ocean verified it in a post of the CD liner, which is where he intended to come out. Adding a young, emerging hip-hop star to the constellation of out celebrities is a great thing, and we salute his bravery.
Cern is confirming they have a 4.9 sigma result of a new particle being discovered that strongly resembles the elusive Higgs boson, which would complete the standard model in physics. It may take the better part of the year before they're willing to confirm it is the actual Higgs boson.
The New York Times has an interesting take...
Cern is confirming they have a 4.9 sigma result of a new particle being discovered that strongly resembles the elusive Higgs boson, which would complete the standard model in physics. It may take the better part of the year before they're willing to confirm it is the actual Higgs boson.
The New York Times has an interesting take...
- 7/5/2012
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
By Zachary Swickey
Few musicians of today have reached the revered, iconic status of the Flaming Lips’ frontman Wayne Coyne – the zany, free-spirited entity who somehow slipped his way into the mainstream pop culture strata. His group has only one genuine hit to their name, yet they’re one of the most popular “underground” bands to ever exist. (Although, being on Warner Bros Records, they were never truly “underground” – more like out of place).
It’s rather surprising that the band hasn’t curated a music festival of their own considering the wealth of critical acclaim – and well, love – they receive from fellow musicians, which helps explains how they recruited so many friends for their new album. When I saw Coldplay perform in Coyne’s hometown of Oklahoma City back in ’03, Chris Martin donned a Lips shirt and they performed a cover of the Lips’ “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,...
Few musicians of today have reached the revered, iconic status of the Flaming Lips’ frontman Wayne Coyne – the zany, free-spirited entity who somehow slipped his way into the mainstream pop culture strata. His group has only one genuine hit to their name, yet they’re one of the most popular “underground” bands to ever exist. (Although, being on Warner Bros Records, they were never truly “underground” – more like out of place).
It’s rather surprising that the band hasn’t curated a music festival of their own considering the wealth of critical acclaim – and well, love – they receive from fellow musicians, which helps explains how they recruited so many friends for their new album. When I saw Coldplay perform in Coyne’s hometown of Oklahoma City back in ’03, Chris Martin donned a Lips shirt and they performed a cover of the Lips’ “Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots,...
- 4/25/2012
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
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Robbie Williams was on his Radio Rudebox show when friends suggested that £5 million was a good price to pay him for gay sex. Williams considered it and decided that £2 million was fair, but not for Brad Pitt. "It’s £2 million for Santa, but it’s a freebie for Brad Pitt." He then thought for a minute and said “How much would I have to pay him?”
Good news everyone! Paris Hilton is no longer banned from the Wynn Hotels in Las Vegas after being arrested in the bathrooms. Which means it's safe for the rest of us at The Palms.
I really can't choose...
Robbie Williams was on his Radio Rudebox show when friends suggested that £5 million was a good price to pay him for gay sex. Williams considered it and decided that £2 million was fair, but not for Brad Pitt. "It’s £2 million for Santa, but it’s a freebie for Brad Pitt." He then thought for a minute and said “How much would I have to pay him?”
Good news everyone! Paris Hilton is no longer banned from the Wynn Hotels in Las Vegas after being arrested in the bathrooms. Which means it's safe for the rest of us at The Palms.
I really can't choose...
- 12/30/2011
- by lostinmiami
- The Backlot
The Small Steps Project will be holding the 2011 London Celebrity Shoe Auction and the premier of the new film at a fundraising evening at The Royal Society of Medicine on October 12.
From Sjp, Kristin Davis, Chris Noth, Ben Stiller and Bill Murray to Kate Moss, Zandra Rhodes, Russell Brand, Sienna Miller, Sophie Dahl, Michael Palin, Joanna Lumley, Ricky Gervais, Rachel Weisz, Simon Pegg, Sharleen Spiteri, Liam Gallagher, Helen Mirren, Colin Firth, Jamie Lee Curtis, Steven Gerrard, and Jason Donovan; Small Steps Project has collected celebrity support from both sides of the pond culminating in a fundraising Celebrity Shoe Auction at The Royal Society of Medicine, at One Wimpole St, London on October 12th 2011 at 7pm.
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From Sjp, Kristin Davis, Chris Noth, Ben Stiller and Bill Murray to Kate Moss, Zandra Rhodes, Russell Brand, Sienna Miller, Sophie Dahl, Michael Palin, Joanna Lumley, Ricky Gervais, Rachel Weisz, Simon Pegg, Sharleen Spiteri, Liam Gallagher, Helen Mirren, Colin Firth, Jamie Lee Curtis, Steven Gerrard, and Jason Donovan; Small Steps Project has collected celebrity support from both sides of the pond culminating in a fundraising Celebrity Shoe Auction at The Royal Society of Medicine, at One Wimpole St, London on October 12th 2011 at 7pm.
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- 10/12/2011
- Look to the Stars
Sara MacDonald attends George Harrison: Living in the Material World UK Premiere. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. Noel Gallagher attends George Harrison: Living in the Material World UK Premiere. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. Dhani Harrison attends George Harrison: Living in the Material World UK Premiere. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. Michael Palin attends George Harrison: Living in the Material World UK Premiere. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach attend George Harrison: Living in the Material World UK Premiere. Photo copyright Landmark / PR Photos. 10/02/2011 - Sharleen Spiteri - "George Harrison: Living in the Material World" UK Premiere - Arrivals - BFI Southbank - London, UK...
- 10/5/2011
- by M&C
- Monsters and Critics
Selena Gomez opened up about her bitter love story with a boyfriend whom she dated before Justin Bieber. The "Wizards of Waverly Place" star felt like she lost herself when she was with him, unlike when she's dating the Biebs.
"I wasn't myself for a year. I think that was really damaging," the 19-year-old starlet told Top of the Pops magazine. "I felt like it was me who was always trying to be perfect for him. Everyone around me hated him but I didn't listen."
The star who is currently touring with her band The Scene added, "I always dressed nice. I don't think he ever saw me in sweatpants, and I love sweatpants." She also recalled, "I'd always be well-mannered and go to his favorite restaurant or whatever."
Without naming the boy, the "Monte Carlo" actress additionally revealed, "There was a point where I lost myself completely. I didn't smile as much,...
"I wasn't myself for a year. I think that was really damaging," the 19-year-old starlet told Top of the Pops magazine. "I felt like it was me who was always trying to be perfect for him. Everyone around me hated him but I didn't listen."
The star who is currently touring with her band The Scene added, "I always dressed nice. I don't think he ever saw me in sweatpants, and I love sweatpants." She also recalled, "I'd always be well-mannered and go to his favorite restaurant or whatever."
Without naming the boy, the "Monte Carlo" actress additionally revealed, "There was a point where I lost myself completely. I didn't smile as much,...
- 8/18/2011
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Gerard Butler will be taking part in tonight’s “The Legends” Celtic vs Manchester United charity match in Glasgow.
Butler – a lifelong Celtic fan – will join stars such as Kyle Falconer, Gordon Strachan, Billy Connolly, Wayne Rooney, Rod Stewart, Eddie Jordan, Sharleen Spiteri, Dougray Scott and Paolo Nutini in giving his support to the match.
The Celtic Charity Fund has taken the decision to make Oxfam’s East Africa Famine Appeal the event’s main charitable beneficiary. With ITV broadcasting the match live from Celtic Park, stars from football and entertainment will be out in force at Celtic Park to back the campaign.
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Butler – a lifelong Celtic fan – will join stars such as Kyle Falconer, Gordon Strachan, Billy Connolly, Wayne Rooney, Rod Stewart, Eddie Jordan, Sharleen Spiteri, Dougray Scott and Paolo Nutini in giving his support to the match.
The Celtic Charity Fund has taken the decision to make Oxfam’s East Africa Famine Appeal the event’s main charitable beneficiary. With ITV broadcasting the match live from Celtic Park, stars from football and entertainment will be out in force at Celtic Park to back the campaign.
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- 8/9/2011
- Look to the Stars
Jamie Cullum believes 'Must Be The Music' was axed because it wasn't "cruel". The jazz musician - who was a judge on the Sky 1 show alongside Sharleen Spiteri and Dizzee Rascal - believes viewers are more interested in the "human interest" angle of competitors on reality TV contests than their actual performances. He told the Metro newspaper: "Not enough people watched it. Maybe it wasn't cruel enough. "The inherent drama in those shows is the human interest element - when you see people with their screws loose getting pushed around by people who should know better. "That's what's enjoyable about those shows, no...
- 7/29/2011
- Virgin Media - TV
24. One of the mainstays of Noughties American TV and a resounding smash hit with viewers. I'll be brutally honest though – I've never seen an episode of 24: Not even one five-minute smidge. Jeez, Bensalhia, call yourself a TV reviewer?
In my defence, there's only so many in the hours in the day and just not enough time to sit in front of action-packed, frantic melées. However, I'd heard enough about the show to recognise that Doctor Who was gearing up to provide its own take on the show with an episode called 42. Ha! See how they did that? They just swapped the two and the four around to create a title of sheer genius.
Sarcasm's the last trick in the bag for any self-respecting reviewer, but nevertheless I'm inclined to use such cheap tricks when commenting on this episode. It happens to be written by Pip And Jane Baker scourge,...
In my defence, there's only so many in the hours in the day and just not enough time to sit in front of action-packed, frantic melées. However, I'd heard enough about the show to recognise that Doctor Who was gearing up to provide its own take on the show with an episode called 42. Ha! See how they did that? They just swapped the two and the four around to create a title of sheer genius.
Sarcasm's the last trick in the bag for any self-respecting reviewer, but nevertheless I'm inclined to use such cheap tricks when commenting on this episode. It happens to be written by Pip And Jane Baker scourge,...
- 7/6/2011
- Shadowlocked
Freya Mavor has been named 'Fashion Icon' at the Scottish Fashion Awards. The actress, who plays Mini in Skins, beat stars including Gerard Butler and Karen Gillan to take the crown. Mavor will join previous winners including Jenni Falconer, Sharleen Spiteri and Paolo Nutini. After scooping the prize, Mavor tweeted: "A huge thank you to those who voted for me, just won the Scottish Fashion Icon award (starts choking with shock). #amazingnight." Meanwhile, the (more)...
- 6/16/2011
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
Jocelyn Brown became the second celebrity to be voted off Popstar To Operastar last night, after she and Joseph Washbourn found themselves in the bottom two having received the lowest amount of public votes.
Vanessa Mae and Katherine Jenkins voted to save Joseph, but Simon Callow voted to save Jocelyn. As Rolando was this week’s head judge, he had the casting vote and voted to save Joseph.
Upon being voted out, Jocelyn said: “I feel like I’ve had a nice journey and I’ve learnt a lot.”
The pop / opera collaboration this was Sharleen Spiteri with Milos who performed Say What You Want. Also Rolando performed No Puede Ser.
Below are details on each performance and the critics’ comments:
Claire Richards sung O Mio Babbino Caro from Gianni Schicchi by Puccini
Judges comments:
Katherine Jenkins said “Claire I am so pleased that you finally performed, because from today...
Vanessa Mae and Katherine Jenkins voted to save Joseph, but Simon Callow voted to save Jocelyn. As Rolando was this week’s head judge, he had the casting vote and voted to save Joseph.
Upon being voted out, Jocelyn said: “I feel like I’ve had a nice journey and I’ve learnt a lot.”
The pop / opera collaboration this was Sharleen Spiteri with Milos who performed Say What You Want. Also Rolando performed No Puede Ser.
Below are details on each performance and the critics’ comments:
Claire Richards sung O Mio Babbino Caro from Gianni Schicchi by Puccini
Judges comments:
Katherine Jenkins said “Claire I am so pleased that you finally performed, because from today...
- 6/13/2011
- by Lisa McGarry
- Unreality
Ewan McGregor's producer mum is pushing her son to clear his schedule so he can star in her upcoming movie Between Weathers.
Carol McGregor, an executive producer of the film, admits a number of roles have yet to be filled and she hopes the Trainspotting star will find the time to take part.
She says, "It depends on his schedule. He's been very supportive of the film."
Ewan is said to be eager to join the cast, which boasts Texas rocker Sharleen Spiteri and actress Dawn Steele. The movie, described as a modern-day David and Goliath story, is due to be filmed in Scotland this summer.
Carol McGregor, an executive producer of the film, admits a number of roles have yet to be filled and she hopes the Trainspotting star will find the time to take part.
She says, "It depends on his schedule. He's been very supportive of the film."
Ewan is said to be eager to join the cast, which boasts Texas rocker Sharleen Spiteri and actress Dawn Steele. The movie, described as a modern-day David and Goliath story, is due to be filmed in Scotland this summer.
- 5/18/2011
- WENN
Ian McCulloch has admitted that he would love to collaborate with David Bowie. The Echo and the Bunnymen frontman performed last night at a Jd Set concert in Glasgow celebrating Bowie, alongside Sharleen Spiteri, Steve Mason, Kate Nash and Ramona. McCulloch told Digital Spy: "I'd love to do one last great David Bowie song. I'd love me and him to do something. I've got songs that I'd love him to sing - it was him and Leonard Cohen. "I just think Bowie was so influential and the greatest solo artist of the 20th Century. In any walk of art. It seems like he's waiting [to release new music]. Maybe his life's just changed." Bowie's last studio album was 2003's Reality. The singer-songwriter was diagnosed with an acutely blocked artery while on tour (more)...
- 4/21/2011
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
Singer George Michael has moved swiftly to dismiss reports of a split from his longtime partner, Kenny Goss. A recent report in British tabloid The Sun suggested Goss had walked out on the former Wham! star due to the strain his "wayward lifestyle" had put on their relationship.
But the "Faith" hitmaker, who served time behind bars for drug charges last September 2010, insists he is still with his Texan boyfriend of 15 years. He tells U.K. talk show "The Wright Stuff", "It is complete b******t about myself and Kenny breaking up. Don't believe this story. We've had our problems, but he's never had a problem with my lifestyle. I love Kenny very much."
Earlier this week, George's partner has reportedly called it quits on their 15-year-old relationship. The 51-year-old businessman was allegedly sick of the behavior of the "December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)" singer. He was also rumored...
But the "Faith" hitmaker, who served time behind bars for drug charges last September 2010, insists he is still with his Texan boyfriend of 15 years. He tells U.K. talk show "The Wright Stuff", "It is complete b******t about myself and Kenny breaking up. Don't believe this story. We've had our problems, but he's never had a problem with my lifestyle. I love Kenny very much."
Earlier this week, George's partner has reportedly called it quits on their 15-year-old relationship. The 51-year-old businessman was allegedly sick of the behavior of the "December Song (I Dreamed Of Christmas)" singer. He was also rumored...
- 3/8/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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