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'Inside Llewyn Davis' Wins Gotham Award, But What About the Oscars?
Inside Llewyn Davis, the Coen brothers' movie starring Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan and Justin Timberlake, beat 12 Years a Slave to win Best Picture at the 23rd annual Gotham Independent Awards on Monday evening (December...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 3rd December 2013
Who is James Packer? Miranda Kerr's Rumored New Boyfriend
James Packer? Don't recognize the name? Well, he's the guy who's apparently embarked on a new relationship with supermodel Miranda Kerr following her split from Orlando Bloom and his separation from Erica Baxter.Miranda Kerr...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 2nd December 2013
Two Kim's Down For Pixies as Shattuck Leaves Band
The Pixies are once again in search of a bassist after only a few months with Kim Shattuck. The musician and front-woman of The Muffs shared the news Friday (November 29) on social media.Kim Shattuck...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 2nd December 2013
Why Is Lindsay Lohan Suing The Makers of Grand Theft Auto V?
Lindsay Lohan is back in the news, although this time it appears it may be her choice. The actress is reportedly planning to sue the makers of Grand Theft Auto V. TMZ is reporting that...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 2nd December 2013
Robbie Williams Buys Michael Winner's 46-Room Mansion for £17 Million
Robbie Williams has purchased a Grade II-listed mansion previously belonging to the late Sir Michael Winner. The former Take That star - who recently moved back to the UK from Los Angeles - paid £17...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 2nd December 2013
Politicians on Desert Island Discs: The Best (And Worst) Choices
We, the British public, are often found criticising politicians for being soulless entities walking about Parliament filing their expenses and generally not connected with anyone they're paid to serve. However, it seems we're all missing...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 2nd December 2013
The Whole Nigella Lawson Drugs Thing? Yeah, About That...
Charles Saatchi has told a court that he does not know whether his ex-wife Nigella Lawson was a habitual drug user and only mentioned narcotics in a leaked email to speculate that his former personal...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29th November 2013
Inside Lewis Collins' 'Aggressive' Audition For James Bond Role
Lewis Collins, star of the cult television show The Professionals, has died aged 67 after a five-year battle with cancer.Collins played former paratrooper tough guy Bodie in the classic show, based around the adventures of...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29th November 2013
Why Disney's 'Frozen' Will Win Oscar for Best Animated Feature
Right at the business end of the year, Disney appear to have snatched away the Oscar for Best Animated Feature from the competition. We, the movie writers, have been nervously looking at each other trying...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29th November 2013
Cheryl Cole Wins Big Payout after X-Factor Nightmare
Pop star Cheryl Cole has won a considerable pay-out from the producers of The X-Factor USA, who sacked her after filming just one episode in 2011.At the time, Simon Cowell refused to confirm the reasons...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 29th November 2013
'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' Gives Idris Elba A Real Oscars Chance
Mandela: A Long Walk To Freedom, the Weinstein's biopic based on the autobiography of South African President Nelson Mandela, has received mixed reviews from critics ahead of its release this weekend, though Idris Elba's...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29th November 2013
![Game Over: Wrecking Ball Chatroulette Parody Just Won The Internet [Video]](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pics/mn/20131128/281113_wreckin_ball_chat_roullette/a-spoof-of-miley-cyrus-wrecking_3973945.jpg "Game Over: Wrecking Ball Chatroulette Parody Just Won The Internet [Video]")
Game Over: Wrecking Ball Chatroulette Parody Just Won The Internet [Video]
Forget it. Stop making your cats dance or doing Harlem shakes or whatever the hell else you do because the Wrecking Ball chatroulette parody just won the internet. Game over. It's done. Get outta here.Miley...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 28th November 2013
Is Quentin Tarantino's Movie About Abolitionist John Brown?
Quentin Tarantino's movie follow-up to Django Unchained almost has a script, which the prolific director has penned himself and plans to develop in 2014. Tarantino was a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28th November 2013
'Bound 2' Confirms Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's Combined Celebrity Power
Kanye West's net worth may well be twice that of his fiancee's Kim Kardashian, but, as a celebrity couple, Kimye is a hugely powerful money-maker in the same vein as Brad and Angelina. Kanye West...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28th November 2013
![3 Very Cool Pictures of Bob Dylan at the Royal Albert Hall [Pictures]](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pics/mn/20131127/271113_bob_dylan_in_concert/bob-dylan-bob-dylan-performing-at-royal_3973260.jpg "3 Very Cool Pictures of Bob Dylan at the Royal Albert Hall [Pictures]")
3 Very Cool Pictures of Bob Dylan at the Royal Albert Hall [Pictures]
It's been 46 years since Bob Dylan has played London's Royal Albert Hall and the legendary singer-songwriter set about making up for lost time during his show on Tuesday evening (November 26, 2013).Bob Dylan Performing...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28th November 2013
'Oldboy' Claws Back Respectability, But Critics Remain Unconvinced
Spike Lee's Oldboy - a visceral thriller based on Park Chan-wook's classic 2004 movie - will have to do solid box-office business to justify itself after a wave of middling reviews from critics.Josh Brolin in...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28th November 2013
![Twerking, Subway Tracks. Not A Particularly Intelligent Mix [Video]](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pics/mn/20131124/2013amaarrivals_251113_29/miley-cyrus-billy-ray-cyrus-2013-american-music_3971045.jpg "Twerking, Subway Tracks. Not A Particularly Intelligent Mix [Video]")
Twerking, Subway Tracks. Not A Particularly Intelligent Mix [Video]
Twerking on the subway tracks? A phrase you'd never thought you'd see, or hear - but you have, and it happened.A video uploaded to YouTube on Monday (November 25, 2013) showed two women twerking on...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27th November 2013
So, Family Guy's Brian Will Be Resurrected on December 15th, Right?
Ok so Brian the dog is dead and Family Guy fans are angry, but the aficionadas are holding out hope for the pooch's safe return to action. It's still one of the most popular shows...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27th November 2013
No Animals Were Harmed? Ugh, Tiger Was Nearly Killed on 'Life of Pi'
The Life of Pi on-set monitor who emailed a colleague to say that King - the Bengal tiger used on the movie - "damn near drowned" during shooting has left the American Human Association.Ang Lee...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27th November 2013
So, What Happens to Lostprophets' Ian Watkins Now?
Ian Watkins, singer with Welsh rock band Lostprophets, has pleaded guilty to a series of child sex offences including attempted rape and sexual assault of a child under 13. The 36-year-old from Pontypridd had previously...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 27th November 2013
Despite Rome Win, Scarlett Johansson Is Ineligible for the Golden Globes
Scarlett Johansson is ineligible for a prize at the Golden Globes for her performance as Samantha, an advanced computer operating system in Spize Jonze's Her.Joaquin Phoenix in Spike Jonze's 'Her'The 29-year-old actress has received rave...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27th November 2013
Kanye West Signs With Adidas "To Provide For His Family."
Kanye West, the global rapper with a reported net worth of $100 million, says he cut ties with Nike and formed a partnership with Adidas because he gets royalties in the new arrangement and has...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 26th November 2013
'The Maltese Falcon' Sells For $4 Million, But What's The Most Expensive Movie Item?
The Maltese Falcon, a statuette of a bird featuring in the classic 1941 detective thriller, sold for more than $4 million at Bonhams auction house on Monday (November 25, 2013).The Maltese Falcon Sold For $4...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26th November 2013
Sir David Jason To Return In Full Series of 'Open All Hours'?
The BBC were so impressed with a one-off Christmas special of the classic sitcom Open All Hours that a full series is being planned for 2014. Producer Gareth Edwards confirmed plans for a series to...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25th November 2013
David and Victoria Beckham Buy West London Home for $40 Million
After giving away boxes of designer clothes to the charity shop, David and Victoria Beckham have purchased a home in west London for £40 million though will spend another £5 million on the property to...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25th November 2013
In 'Probably' His Last Outing, Sir Ian McKellen Stuns in Broadway's 'No Man's Land'
Ian McKellen has suggested that his current Broadway show - a double bill of Samuel Beckett'sWaiting for Godotand Harold Pinter'sNo Man's Landwith Patrick Stewart - could well be his last appearance on the famous stages...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25th November 2013
Is Mick Jagger Going To Make The Coolest Great-Grandfather Ever?
Mick Jagger is to become a great grandfather after his daughter Jade Jagger confirmed her 21-year-old daughter Assisi is due to give birth in early 2014.Mick Jagger - Who Is To Become A Great Grandfather...
News posted in Music / Festivals on 25th November 2013
![Giada De Laurentiis' Finger. Live Television. Guess What Happened. [Pictures]](https://contactmusic.6lgx.com/pics/mn/20131018/181013_food_networks_20th_birthday_party/giada-de-laurentiis-food-networks-20th-birthday_3911572.jpg "Giada De Laurentiis' Finger. Live Television. Guess What Happened. [Pictures]")
Giada De Laurentiis' Finger. Live Television. Guess What Happened. [Pictures]
Giada De Laurentiis' finger felt the full force of an extra sharp blade during the Food Network star's Thanksgiving show on Saturday (November 23, 2013).Giada de Laurentiis' Finger Was Almost A Gonner.The TV chef was...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25th November 2013
A Week In News: Monty Python Reunion, Hunger Games Catching Fire, Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner
Dead Parrot's alive! Like David Bowie's comeback in January, we were stunned this week when the surviving members of Monty Python announced they would be reuniting for a special-one off stage show at London's O2...
News posted in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22nd November 2013
Monty Python Tickets From £25. Showing the Stones How To Do It.
News that the surviving members of Monty Python are to reunite for a one-off show at London's O2 Arena in July was met with universal delight in the comedy world this week, though there was...
News posted in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22nd November 2013
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![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]")
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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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