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Jazz Great Buddy DeFranco Dies At Age 91
Buddy DeFranco, the renowned jazz musician who brought the clarinet sound from the swing to the bebop eras, has died at the age of 91.His family informed the Associated Press that the respected musician died...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 27th December 2014
'Are You Being Served?' Writer Jeremy Lloyd Passes Away At 84
Jeremy Lloyd, the writing talent behind many beloved British sitcoms such as ‘Are You Being Served?’ and ‘’Allo ‘Allo’, has died at the age of 84. He was taken to hospital on Monday evening with...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27th December 2014
'Mrs. Brown's Boys' Tops The Christmas TV Ratings
Seasoned BBC favourite ‘Mrs. Brown’s Boys’ won the Christmas Day ratings war for a second year in a row.The popular sitcom was the most-watched show on December 25th with 7.61 million viewers tuning in, beating...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27th December 2014
Justin Bieber Won The Best Christmas Present Competition
As one of the world’s biggest pop stars, there can’t be many items that Justin Bieber would be excited about getting for Christmas, probably because he can afford almost all of them without batting an...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27th December 2014
Madonna Hit By Second Leak Of New Album Tracks
It’s not been a very happy Christmas for Madonna, with the news that yet more tracks from her upcoming album Rebel Heart have been leaked online.The 56 year old star had been hit with a...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 27th December 2014
'Saved By The Bell's Dustin Diamond Arrested After Stabbing Incident
Former ‘Saved By The Bell’ star Dustin Diamond has been arrested in Wisconsin for allegedly stabbing a man with a switchblade, and has been charged with reckless endangerment of safety, carrying a concealed weapon and...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27th December 2014
'The Interview' Takes Over $1 Million On Christmas Day
Despite the controversial circumstances surroundings its (non) release, The Interview has grossed over $1 million in its first day of release. The last-minute decision might have represented something of a gamble, but Sony Corporation seem...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27th December 2014
'A Fairytale Of New York' Is The Most Played Christmas Pop Song Ever
The myriad polls of Christmas pop music tend to throw up the same results year in year out, with the “nation’s favourite” usually turning out to be as predictable as the contents of supermarket crackers.But,...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 26th December 2014
Jimmy Fallon Sings With One Direction And Chats With Jerry Seinfeld
Comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Fallon has had a couple of very special guests on ‘The Tonight Show’ in the run-up to Christmas. On Monday he sang an adorable festive song with One Direction before...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26th December 2014
Ben Stiller "Definitely Would" Like Cara Delevingne To Star In 'Zoolander' Sequel
There have been many whispers about the possibility of a follow-up to 2001’s hit comedy Zoolander, but one casting rumour seems to be solidifying. According to MTV, the film’s original star Ben Stiller wants British...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26th December 2014
Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Karen O Reveals Band Are 'On Hiatus'
It might be a while before we hear some new material from the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, as the band is reportedly “on a bit of a hiatus”.The group’s iconic lead singer Karen O spoke to...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 25th December 2014
Madonna Releases Part Of New Album After Online Leak
Following her outbursts on Instagram earlier in the week, Madonna has decided to hit back against the leakers by releasing six tracks from her new album Rebel Heart.The complete tracklisting from Madge’s thirteenth full-length record,...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 21st December 2014
'The Hobbit' Storms The Box Office In Its Opening Three Days
In news that will cheer the film industry after what has been a tumultuous week, the new Hobbit picture is performing extremely well, leading the box offices in its opening week.The Hobbit: The Battle of...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st December 2014
Green Day One Of Six Artists To Be Inducted Into Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
Esteemed musical institution the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced its class of 2015. The six musical acts to be inducted are: Green Day; Bill Withers; Joan Jett & The Blackhearts; Stevie Ray...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 21st December 2014
James Murphy Shares 'Remixes Made From Tennis Data'
He was the frontman of one of the most critically well-received bands of the noughties, but James Murphy hasn’t been kicking his heels since the split of LCD Soundsystem. The musician and record label owner...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 21st December 2014
Could Idris Elba Be The Next James Bond?
Anticipation is building for the 24th instalment of the James Bond franchise when Spectre is released next year, but the series might be radically overhauled in the future as it’s been revealed that Idris Elba...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21st December 2014
Sienna Miller Thinks Keira Knightley Will Be A "Perfect" Mother
They may be best friends, but Sienna Miller is apparently not going to be giving any parenting advice to Keira Knightley: because she thinks she’ll be “perfect” as a mother.Speaking to the New York Post’s...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 21st December 2014
Caroline Flack Crowned 2014 'Strictly Come Dancing' Winner
After nearly three months of intense competition, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ has a winner! Former ‘Xtra Factor’ host Caroline Flack was voted the best of the three remaining contestants along with her professional dance partner Pasha...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 20th December 2014
The 1975 Unveiled As The Hardest Working Band Of 2014
Normally the phrase ‘workmanlike’ is an unflattering adjective to describe rock bands, but in the following instance it’s laudable. In terms of shows performed and distance travelled to do so, the hardest working band this...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 18th December 2014
Kasabian Receive Eight NME Awards Nominations
As if we didn’t know it already, it’s been a very good year for Kasabian. In addition to a chart-topping album and a headline performance at Glastonbury, the group have been nominated for an impressive...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 18th December 2014
Elton John To Marry Partner David Furnish This Weekend
Sir Elton John is set to marry his partner David Furnish this weekend in England.The pop legend’s representative confirmed to Us Magazine late on Wednesday that he and Furnish will take advantage of the UK’s...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 18th December 2014
Jack Whitehall Wins 'King Of Comedy' For Third Time
Jack Whitehall has been named as “king of comedy” for the third consecutive year at the British Comedy Awards 2014.The 26 year old comedian and actor won the publicly-voted prize at the ceremony in Wembley,...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18th December 2014
Madonna's Unfinished New Album Leaks Online
Madonna’s new album has leaked online in an unfinished form. The pop megastar has been working on her thirteenth studio album throughout 2014, and has not yet officially revealed a title, final tracklisting or a...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 18th December 2014
Rap Star Bobby Shmurda Arrested Outside N.Y. Studio
Rising hip hop star Bobby Shmurda has been arrested at a New York recording studio. The charges have not yet been revealed, but a sealed indictment will be opened in Manhattan Supreme Court tomorrow.Law enforcement...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 18th December 2014
Sony Cancels The Release Of 'The Interview' Amid Hacking Threats
Just a little over a week before its scheduled release date and following apparent threats from hackers, Sony has announced that it has cancelled the release of The Interview.A comedy starring Seth Rogen and James...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17th December 2014
Ed Sheeran Doesn't Think He'd Be Suited To Bond Theme Song
He’s been massively successful in 2014 but he’s not letting success prevent him from being down to earth. Ed Sheeran has dismissed the suggestion that he should record the next James Bond theme song, joking...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 12th December 2014
Amy Schumer Confirmed As Host Of MTV Movie Awards 2015
Amy Schumer has announced that she will be hosting the 2015 MTV Movie Awards.The edgy and risqué comedienne will front the ceremony live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday April 12th.The Emmy-nominated...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12th December 2014
Keira Knightley Is Pregnant With Her First Child
Keira Knightley has rounded off a memorable 2014 after reports that she’s expecting her first baby.The 29 year old British actress is pregnant with her first child with her husband James Righton, a former member...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12th December 2014
Pharrell and Ed Sheeran Take Home BBC Music Awards
The first edition of the BBC Music Awards saw Pharrell Williams and Ed Sheeran steal headlines.Unsurprisingly, two of the most commercially successful artists in the world took home awards at the ceremony at Earl’s Court...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 12th December 2014
One Direction Confirm Plans For A Fifth Album
Amid rumours from some quarters that a split was on the horizon, global chart conquerors One Direction have dismissed such negativity and confirmed that the band will apparently record a fifth album.Speaking at the inaugural...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 12th December 2014
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