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Military Wives Take Home Best Single Award At Classic Brits
The Military Wives took home the single of the year award at the Classic Brit Awards beating the likes of Nessun Dorma and other seminal songs. The choir are led by choirmaster Gareth Malone and...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 3rd October 2012
Shocking! David Blaine To Spend Three Days In Lightning Storm
David Blaine is back and more shocking than ever. For his next trick, the US performance artist will spend three days and three nights amid an artificial lightning storm. So what does this mean exactly?...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 3rd October 2012
Damon Albarn Encourages ‘Jeans and Trainers’ Look For Opera Season
Damon Albarn and filmmaker Terry Gilliam are leading a campaign to attract more youngsters to the opera, encouraging first-timers to ditch the tuxedo and dicky-bow in favour of wear jeans and trainers. Anticipating that the...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 3rd October 2012
Sir Jimmy Savile Statue Removed As Police Begin Child Abuse Investigation
A statue of Sir Jimmy Savile has been removed from its position at a leisure centre in Glasgow as police begin an investigation into allegations of child abuse. A wooden carving of the Yorkshire-born DJ...
‘Steel Magnolias’ Producer Sues Lifetime Over Queen Latifah Remake
Victoria L. White, the producer who worked on the tearjerker movie ‘Steel Magnolias’, is suing Lifetime over a television remake, claiming she isn’t getting the cash – or credit - that she deserves, reports TMZ.com....
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 3rd October 2012
John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Reunite for Christmas Album
p>Grease stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John are to team up and release a Christmas album, reports The Guardian. The festive record will feature contributions from Cliff Richard, Chick Corea, Barbra Streisand and Kenny G....
News posted in Music / Festivals on 3rd October 2012
Lena Dunham Book Set For At Least A $1m Deal
Lena Dunham, rising star and creator of HBO’s Girls, is writing a book, which is being shopped around for $1m (at least!) according to an email obtained by Slate.com. Hurtling into the spotlight with her...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 3rd October 2012
Dancing With The Stars Update: Joey Fatone out!
Joey Fatone is the latest of the Dancing With The Stars contestants to bite the dust, as the ex-N Sync boy-bander was voted off the show, reports The Washington Post. He didn’t seem too perturbed,...
Chris Brown And Rihanna Spotted Making Out In New York’s ‘Griffin’ Nightclub
Chris Brown and Rihanna, back together? It’s certainly looking that way, after the couple were spotted smooching at New York City nightspot Griffin this week. Just one week after Brown and Nicole Scherzinger were forced...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 3rd October 2012
Paris Fashion Week's Runway Delights
There are two fashion houses that no one can resist talking about in this year's Paris Fashion Week: the formidable Chanel, and Yves Saint Laurent under their new creative director, Hedi Slimane. Chanel's runway...
Foo Fighters Hiatus Confirmed by Dave Grohl
After hinting that the Foo Fighters will be going on hiatus at last weekend's Global Citizen Festival in New York, Dave Grohl has confirmed this on the band's Facebook page in a warm letter to...
The Case Against Jimmy Savile Grows
The heat has risen dramatically on the BBC over the rising number of allegations against Jimmy Savile and the alleged cover ups that the company has made over the years. Now, an historic rape allegation...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 2nd October 2012
Taylor Swift Removes Deaf School From Competition (But Sends Cash!)
Taylor Swift will not play live at the Horace Mann School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, despite the institution racking up a serious amount of votes in a competition the country star was...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 2nd October 2012
Lena Dunham Set to Write an Advice Book For Girls
Almost all of Lena Dunham's work to date has been semi-autobiographical. Her hit US comedy drama 'Girls' has some story-lines based loosely on her own 'real-life' occurrences. Tiny Furniture, Dunham's second feature-length film, that won...
The Oscars 2013: Is Seth MacFarlane the Best Man For the Job?
The Oscars is the biggest annual event in western film culture, perhaps matched only by the Cannes Film Festival. Winning an Oscar is a director's, actor's or writer's proudest moment and one that will ensure...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 2nd October 2012
Paris Hilton Kissed a Girl (Her Boyfriend Didn't Like It)
“I kissed a girl and I liked it,” sang Katy Perry on her hit record, and it looks as though Paris Hilton is singing from the very same hymn sheet. The Hollywood heiress made out...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 2nd October 2012
Turner Prize Nominees: Will The Notoriety Continue In 2012?
The Turner Prize has traditionally been surrounded by controversy and, in many respects, disdain. For British artists, to win the Turner Prize may be the achievement of a lifetime, but for many of the viewing...
Jimmy Savile Officially Named in the Jersey Abuse Scandal Inquiry
Jimmy Savile has been named as someone investigated during the three year Jersey children's home abuse inquiry, but he was never charged. With the release of a documentary all about Mr Savile this week, the...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 2nd October 2012
Justin Lee Collins' Contrasting Evidence in Court
Justin Lee Collins is today at St Albans Crown Court defending himself in a trial, having been accused of domestic and emotional abuse by his ex-girlfriend Anna Larke. Transcripts of interviews he had with police...
‘Hotel Transylvania’ Checks In With Record Breaking $43 Million
Hotel Transylvania, the new animated comedy featuring the voices of Adam Sandler and Selena Gomez has topped the U.S. box office with $43 million – the highest September total ever. It’s also the biggest haul...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 2nd October 2012
Duncan Bannatyne Leaves Hospital After Heart-Attack Scare
The Dragon and hospitality, and health and fitness entrepreneur, Duncan Bannatyne, was rushed to hospital on Monday (1Oct2012) amid fears that he had suffered a heart-attack. He Tweeted to his followers that it was his...
Jason Aldean and Brittany Kerr's Kiss Regret
Although 2012 has been a brilliant year for Jason Aldean's career, winning both best country album, and best country song in the Billboard Music Awards, his personal life seems to have taken a downturn due...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 2nd October 2012
BET Awards Backstage Brawls- Gunplay Speaks About Rumors
While there have been wide reports of the brawl between Rick Ross and Young Jeezy, the scuffle between 50 Cent's entourage and Gunplay had been largely ignored. Now, Gunplay has spoken out to on radio...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 2nd October 2012
He’s A Family Guy: Seth Macfarlane Will Boost Oscar’s Viewership
Seth Macfarlane will host the Oscars in 2013, that much we know. But how will it go down? And can the Family Guy creator pull in the all-important viewers? Let’s have a look. p>The...
Adele’s James Bond Theme Leaked Online
Adele's Skyfall James Bond theme has been 'leaked' online, reports The Telegraph. The tune is now all over video sharing site YouTube. The news that Adele was to due to release the official James Bond...
Drew Barrymore: Did She Name Her Child After An Animated Reindeer?
Drew Barrymore's baby that she and her husband of three months, Will Kopelman, welcomed into the world last week, has been named Olive Barrymore Kopelman. Olive was also the name of the animated reindeer that...
Lindsay Lohan Vows Her Attacker Will Be Brought to Justice
Having spent the night drinking and partying, Lindsay Lohan invited a group of friends back to her hotel suite at W in Manhattan. This is the scene where Lohan was allegedly attacked by Christian LaBella...
Bruno Mars Debuts New Single: 'Locked Out of Heaven'
This fall sees Bruno Mars on the rise again, as he will be presenting on Saturday Night Live on October 20th where he will also be performing his new single. It has been two years...
Turner Prize Nominee ‘Spartacus’ Lives In Nudist Commune
The Turner Prize nominees are heading into the business end of things, with the Tate Britain’s Turner exhibition opening in London tomorrow (October 2, 2012). One of those nominees - performance artist Spartacus Chetwynd –...
Seth MacFarlane to Host Oscars 2013
The man behind one of the USA's most controversial comedies Family Guy, as well as its spin off The Cleveland Show, and American Dad, Seth MacFarlane will be hosting the 85th Oscars on...
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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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