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Hadley's Baby Joy
Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley named his baby daughter after Queen Elizabeth Ii as she was born on the 60th anniversary of the British monarch's reign.The pop star's wife Alison gave birth to his fifth...
By WENN on 16 May 2012
Queen's Granddaughter Breaks Arm In Horse Fall
Queen Elizabeth Ii's granddaughter Lady Louise has broken her arm after falling from a horse on Wednesday (11Apr12).The daughter of the British monarch's youngest son, Prince Edward, was riding her pony at her grandmother's Windsor...
By WENN on 12 April 2012
Adele And Cowell Paint Portraits For Britain's Queen
Soul star Adele and music mogul Simon Cowell have unveiled self-portraits for a special art project marking Queen Elizabeth Ii's upcoming Diamond Jubilee.Actor Richard E. Grant, boyband The Wanted and singers Bryan Ferry and Sir...
By WENN on 08 April 2012
Queen Elizabeth Is A Great-grandmother Again
Queen Elizabeth Ii is a great-grandmother again.The British monarch's grandson Peter Phillips - the son of the Queen's daughter, Anne, Princess Royal and Mark Phillips - and his wife Autumn welcomed a baby girl at...
By WENN on 30 March 2012
Gary Barlow Visits Kenyan Slum
British singer Gary Barlow's quest to find new musicians for Queen Elizabeth Ii's Diamond Jubilee concert has led him to a slum in Kenya.The Take That star is looking for musicians in the Commonwealth for...
By WENN on 22 March 2012
Charlie Watts Upset At Missing Diamond Jubilee Gig
Rocker Charlie Watts is disappointed the Rolling Stones weren't invited to perform at Queen Elizabeth Ii's Diamond Jubilee concert, insisting he would have been honoured to join the line-up.The drummer admits he would have loved...
By WENN on 15 March 2012
Gary Barlow To Travel The Commonwealth For Jubilee Song
British pop star Gary Barlow will travel to Commonwealth countries around the world to find inspiration for a song he has been commissioned to write in honour of Queen Elizabeth Ii's Diamond Jubilee.The Take That...
By WENN on 24 February 2012
Vivienne Westwood: 'People Have Ugly Dress Sense'
Dame Vivienne Westwood believes modern day people have an ''ugly'' dress sense.The 70-year-old designer - who is credited by many as starting the punk scene in the 1970s - thinks historical figures had a better...
By Bang Showbiz on 20 February 2012
Adam Ant Red-faced Over Royal Meeting
Adam Ant regrets removing his stage outfit and dressing in a formal suit for a meeting with Queen Elizabeth Ii, because the British monarch failed to recognise him.The '80s icon donned his trademark flamboyant costume...
By WENN on 30 November 2011
Barlow Eyes Jay-z And Coldplay For Queen's Party
British pop star Gary Barlow is eyeing a star-studded line-up for Queen Elizabeth Ii's 85th birthday celebrations - he's planning to include Jay Z, Coldplay and Sir Cliff Richard on the bill.The Take That star...
By WENN on 29 November 2011
Rush Embarrassed At Queen Meeting
Actor Geoffrey Rush was left red-faced at a meeting with Queen Elizabeth Ii on Sunday (23Oct11) after failing to greet the British monarch.Rush was among 48 notable Australians invited to meet the royal at an...
By WENN on 24 October 2011
Helen Mirren Wants James Bond M Spin-off
Dame Helen Mirren would like to see a film all about James Bond character M. The Oscar-winning actress thinks it would be "cool" to see Dame Judi Dench reprise her role as the British spy...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 September 2011
Kristin Chenoweth Embarrassed After Admiral Mix-up At Royal Bash
Glee star Kristin Chenoweth was left red-faced after ordering a drink from a British Navy admiral at U.S. President Barack Obama's dinner hosted by Queen Elizabeth Ii.The pint-sized musical star provided the entertainment at the...
By WENN on 15 September 2011
Obe Honour Was A 'Magical' Moment For Lennox
Singer Annie Lennox collected an Order of the British Empire medal (Obe) from Queen Elizabeth Ii on Tuesday (28Jun11).The former Eurythmics star received the medal in recognition of her charitable work and for raising awareness...
By WENN on 29 June 2011
Bush Embarrassed By Queen Meeting
Kate Bush broke protocol during a meeting with Queen Elizabeth Ii by asking the British monarch for her autograph.The singer met the royal at a showbusiness reception, and she was so starstruck, she forgot her...
By WENN on 27 June 2011
Owain Yeoman Backs Foie Gras Campaign
The Mentalist star Owain Yeoman has joined a campaign to pressure Queen Elizabeth Ii's favourite store to stop selling foie gras.Officials at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) are spearheading calls for bosses...
By WENN on 15 June 2011
Katie Price Up For Mum Of The Year Award
Katie Price is to battle Victoria Beckham and Dannii Minogue for the title of Celebrity Mum of the Year.The TV star - who has three children, Harvey, eight, Junior, five, and three-year-old Princess Tiaamii, from...
By Bang Showbiz on 09 March 2011
King's Speech Writer 'Humbled' By Queen's Approval
THE KING'S SPEECH screenwriter DAVID SEIDLER is "humbled" after learning Britain's QUEEN ELIZABETH II likes his film - because he's waited decades to tell the compelling story.The U.K.'s beloved Queen Mother begged Seidler to wait...
By WENN on 07 February 2011
Lennox Lands Obe On Queen's New Year's Honours List
Singer ANNIE LENNOX has been awarded an Order of the British Empire medal (OBE) in QUEEN ELIZABETH II's New Year's Honours list.The former Eurythmics star has been honoured for her longterm charitable work, raising awareness...
By WENN on 31 December 2010
Neeson's Narnia Premiere Gets Royal Treatment
Actor LIAM NEESON was left stunned at the premiere of his latest CHRONICLES OF NARNIA movie after Britain's QUEEN ELIZABETH II showed up to greet the cast.The monarch braved chilly temperatures on Tuesday (30Nov10) to...
By WENN on 01 December 2010
Gervais' Royal Request
RICKY GERVAIS has friends in high places - British royal PRINCE HARRY turned up to his recent stand-up show and asked for an autograph for his grandmother, QUEEN ELIZABETH II.The Office creator performed at London's...
By WENN on 14 September 2010
Barlow To Organise Queen's 85th Birthday?
Singer GARY BARLOW is to organise British monarch QUEEN ELIZABETH II's 85th birthday party and the 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations after royal aides requested his help, according to a U.K. report.The Take That star has...
By WENN on 08 May 2010
Stewart Lands Knighthood
British actor PATRICK STEWART is to become a 'Sir' - he will receive a knighthood in QUEEN ELIZABETH II's New Year's Honours list.The 69-year-old star will be honoured by the British monarch for his 50-year...
By WENN on 19 December 2009
Lady Gaga Planned 'Suicide' For Queen Performance
LADY GAGA was disappointed when organisers of the Royal Variety Performance told her to "tone down" her act in front of QUEEN ELIZABETH II - because she had planned to resurrect her staged suicide from...
By WENN on 08 December 2009
Mirren To Play The Queen Again?
DAME HELEN MIRREN is reportedly set to reprise her role as British monarch QUEEN ELIZABETH II in an upcoming film about INDIRA GANDHI.Mirren, who won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Elizabeth in 2006...
By WENN on 30 November 2009
Hackford Stunned By Mirren's Queen Portrayal
HELEN MIRREN's husband TAYLOR HACKFORD was so shocked to see his wife dressed up as British monarch QUEEN ELIZABETH II for a movie role he burst out laughing.The veteran actress won an Oscar for her...
By WENN on 06 August 2009
Rodrigo's Royal Appointment
Rodrigo says it is his ambition to meet the queen of England.The Brazilian 'Big Brother' housemate told last night (02.07.09) how he is desperate to have tea with Queen Elizabeth II. After being taught to...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 August 2009
Miller 'Not As Sexy As Queen'
SIENNA MILLER's popularity continues to wane - the actress has been voted less attractive than British monarch QUEEN ELIZABETH II in a new poll. The British star was recently dropped from Ridley Scott's forthcoming Robin Hood...
By WENN on 13 April 2009
Ramsay Mocks The Queen's Food
TV chef GORDON RAMSAY has criticised British QUEEN ELIZABETH II's daily menu, branding it "prehistoric". The acid-tongued cook tasted the food at Buckingham Palace in London after picking up his OBE (Order of the British...
By WENN on 30 August 2008
Frears: 'Stag Scene Is Packed With Deep Meaning'
Filmmaker STEPHEN FREARS included a touching stag scene in new movie THE QUEEN because the beast should have been "put down" - just like the English monarch. In the director's latest film, HELEN MIRREN portrays...
By WENN on 04 December 2006
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