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David Chase Returns With 'Not Fade Away': Can It Better The Sopranos?
Of course, comparing David Chase's big screen offering 'Not Fade Away' with his magnum opus 'The Sopranos' would be futile, though many will be unable to sit through the saga of mobsters and violence in...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th October 2012
71 Countries Submit For Best Foreign Language Oscar: Who Are The Contenders?
A record breaking 71 countries have submitted movies for the prize of Best Foreign-Language movie at February’s 85th’s annual Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences confirmed this week. This year’s batch of...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 9th October 2012
Unlikely American Actress Stacey Dash Supports Romney, Sparking Controversy
Although everyone is, of course, entitled to their own opinion, it certainly is surprising and disappointing, when anyone with any kind social or political sway endorses a political candidate with a swimsuit and American flag,...
Angry Birds’ Turn to the Dark Side: Star Wars Fans, Prepare To Explode With Excitement
Lucasfilm Ltd has announced a somewhat unlikely partnership with Rovio Entertainment, aka, the company behind Angry Birds. That's right Star Wars fans, your favourite characters. Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader.and the little metal one.are to be...
Sexiest Woman Alive: Mila Kunis Embodies Style and Substance
Esquire market themselves, as "Style and Substance" which is perhaps why their sexiest woman alive for 2012 is Mila Kunis. And Mila Kunis truly embodies that phrase- style and substance. Known primarily for roles...
Anne Hathaway Narrated 'Girl Rising' To Launch CNN's Documentary Series
Girl Rising, a documentary focusing on female education and featuring narration from Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep, will kick-start CNN's feature-length documentary series, the network announced on Monday (October 8, 2012). The movie, directed by...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 8th October 2012
Sir Jimmy's 'Savile View' Footpath Sign Removed in Scarborough
As the allegations against the late Sir Jimmy Savile continue to swell, residents of the Yorkshire coastal town of Scarborough were probably relived to see the back of 'Savile View' - a footpath named after...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 8th October 2012
Flashback to the '80s at the Hollywood Bowl for John Cusack and Peter Gabriel
One of the most iconic scenes from teenage rom-coms of the '80s, and the only one to have nothing to do with John Hughes, is from 'Say Anything' John Cusack's character Lloyd Dobler,...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 8th October 2012
Jay-Z Rides the R-Line: Rapper Takes Subway to His Own Concert
Given that his success is forever growing, any moment in Jay-Z's career has been counted as 'the height' at one point or another, always eventually superseded by breaking a new record, or by marrying someone...
Rosie O'Donnell To Buy Honey Boo Boo A House?
7-year-old Honey Boo Boo may have been mocked on a recent episode of South Park, though millions across America appear to have fallen in love with the beauty pageant 'veteran'. Honey and her family are...
Fifty Shades of Kelly Marcel: Behind the Scenes of Fifty Shades of Grey's Screenwriter
After weeks, if not months, of speculation and rumors regarding the cast, production and writer of the Fifty Shades of Grey film adaptation, we've finally been given one concrete fact. The Fifty Shades screenwriter is...
Nicole Scherzinger Faces Pussycat Dolls Backlash Over ‘95%’ Remarks
Yeah, we thought this might happen. No sooner had Nicole Scherzinger declared she sang "95%" of the Pussycat Dolls' material, than her former band-mates were slamming her as a limelight hogging good-for-nothing! As we reported...
What Does Mariah Carey's Husband Think of the ‘Death Threats’ Against His Wife?
Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey's husband of three years, in response to his wife's death threats from Nicki Minaj on American Idol, told E! that he wasn't 'worried about that stuff' and referred to the whole...
Lady Gaga's 'Fame' Launch Dubbed 'Disappointing' by Jeering Fans
It's been a bad few weeks for Lady Gaga. Firstly, accused of being fat and a 'slut' by a republican politician, then upstaging Bieber's sickness by vomiting repeatedly on stage in Spain, and now, to...
Virgin FreeFest: Jack White, Skrillex and Nas Rule the Stage.
Now in its 6th year, the Virgin Mobile FreeFest returned to the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, just outside Baltimore, and sported two starkly contrasting headliners; Jack White and Skrillex. Plus a great variety...
Girls Aloud To Snub Simon Cowell In Favour Of 'Strictly' Return
Despite rumours of infighting, Cheryl Cole’s continuing success and Kimberly Walsh’s stage ambitions, Girls Aloud are confirmed to be returning with new material and a nationwide tour. Now, it has emerged that Cheryl’s forthcoming appearance...
Note Sent To 'Dancing With The Stars': Remove Bristol Palin, Or Else
The FBI and LAPD have been called in after Dancing With The Stars contestant Bristol Palin - the daughter of Sarah - received a 'suspicious package' at the CBS studio lot in West Hollywood last...
Wizard of Oz's Iconic Judy Garland Dress Up For Sale
63 years after the Technicolour family favourite "The Wizard of Oz" was released in cinemas, Judy Garland's iconic blue gingham Dorothy dress is going to be up for sale in an auction, to be...
Who Is The Mystery X-Factor Producer At Centre of Fix Storm?
The X Factor has - once again - found itself at the centre of a 'fixing' scandal after a producer on the show was spotted crouching beside judge Louis Walsh, appearing to relay information ahead...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 8th October 2012
Homeless Russian Artist Defaces Rothko Mural in the Name of "Yellowism"
Vladimir Umanets,a Russian artist and co-founder of the concept of 'Yellowism' , admitted to signing the Mark Rothko mural from his Seagram collection. He does not, however, believe that he has committed an...
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman's Marriage Breaks Down
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman have chosen to end their 30 year marriage for reasons unknown, Entertainment Tonight reports. Stan Rosenfield, the pair's representative, confirmed the news to Entertainment Tonight, but did not mention 'divorce'...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 8th October 2012
What If Cary Grant Had Played James Bond?
James Bond fans across the globe are celebrating 007's 50th anniversary today (October 5, 2012), though it's worth remembering that the quintessentially British franchise could have been a very American affair, had Bond producer Albert...
Animal Collective Cancel Tonight’s New York Show Through Illness
Animal Collective have cancelled tonight’s show in New York after singer Dave contracted laryngitis. The group were set to play a show in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg Park with Micachu & The Shapes, though have been forced...
Is The World Ready For A Hulk Hogan Sex Tape?
Don’t bother trying to answer the query posed in the headline. The answer is clearly no, we weren’t ready for a Hulk Hogan sex tape but it’s here now, and we’re all stuck with it....
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 5th October 2012
Kay Burley Under Fire For Announcing ‘Probable Death’ Of April Jones
Sky News anchor Kay Burley is facing a backlash of criticism after she broke news of April Jones's alleged murder to volunteers still searching for the missing schoolgirl, with some describing her actions as being...
Nicole Scherzinger: I Recorded Pussycat Dolls Albums, The Girls Heard Them Afterwards
Nicole Scherzinger has revealed a staggering secret about the production of The Pussycat Dolls' music and why she always appeared in the center during group photo sessions. In an exclusive video on the Us Weekly...
Red Dwarf Pulls In 1.46 Million Viewers For Triumphant Return
Red Dwarf X became UKTV's second most watched programme ever when it premiered on the Dave channel on Thursday evening (October 4, 2012 . Red Dwarf hasn't been on screens for 13 years, though some...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 5th October 2012
Ellie Goulding Influences Boyfriend Skrillex (Not The Other Way Round)
Ellie Goulding has insisted that she and her boyfriend Skrillex are 'absolutely not' like Kylie Minogue and Michael Hutchence. 'I read someone comparing our relationship to when Kylie met Michael Hutchence but it's not like...
Janet Street Porter Knew Of Sir Jimmy Savile’s Sex Scandal?
The British press has been rocked by specualtion that legendary entertainer and television presenter Sir Jimmy Savile engaged in sexual acts with a number of under aged girls. Now, broadcaster Janet Street Porter, has added...
Kenny Rogers' Memoirs Touch On Phone Sex Scandals
Now a bonafide country music legend, Kenny Rogers has revealed that in the past he was much more rock and roll than you might expect, with his newly published memoirs exposing his bad boy past....
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Pretty Fierce talk to us about collaborating with Doja Cat, emetophobia, arena tours and staying "true to yourself" [EXCLUSIVE]
Sheffield's very own all girl group Pretty Fierce are still on a high after the recent release of their debut single - 'Ready For Me'.
Will Varley & Jack Valero - The Astor Theatre Deal Live Review
Three nights before the end of his current tour Will Varley returned to his home town of Deal to delight a sold out crowd in The Astor Theatre.
WYSE talks to us about her "form of synaesthesia", collaborating with Radiohead's Thom York and the prospect of touring with a band [EXCLUSIVE]
With only a few days to go before Portsmouth based songstress and producer WYSE releases her new single, 'Belladonna', we caught up with her to find...
Bay Bryan talks to us about being a "wee queer ginger", singing with Laura Marling and being inspired by Matilda [EXCLUSIVE]
Colorado raised, Glasgow educated and Manchester based Bay Bryan is nothing if not a multi-talented, multi-faceted artist performing as both...
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Keelan X talks to us about staying true to "your creative vision", collaborating with Giorgio Moroder and being "a yoga nut" [EXCLUSIVE]
Former Marigolds band member Keelan Cunningham has rediscovered his love of music with his new solo project Keelan X.
![Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]](/images/home/homepage/luke-de-sciscio-abof-a.jpg "Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]")
Luke De-Sciscio talks to us about having the courage to be yourself, forgiving that which is outside of one's control and following whims [EXCLUSIVE]
Wiltshire singer-songwriter Luke De Sciscio, formally known as Folk Boy, is set to release is latest album - 'The Banquet' via AntiFragile Music on...
Annie Elise talks to us about the challenges a female producer has to face and "going through a year of grief and sickness" [EXCLUSIVE]
Electronic music pioneer and producer Annie Elise says that the release of her first EP - 'Breathe In, Breathe Out' feels "both vulnerable and...
![Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]](/images/home/homepage/dekker-abof-a.jpg "Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]")
Dekker talks to us about writing with Jose Gonzales, making headway in the U.S and the difficulties associated with wearing a hat! [EXCLUSIVE]
Ahead of the imminent release of his second solo album - Dekker, aka Brookln Dekker, took time out to let us know about the musical project he...
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