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Damon Albarn Considered Political Career Before Tony Blair Meeting
Damon Albarn was put off a career in politics by a meeting with Tony Blair.The Blur singer has recalled a conversation he had with the politician - which took place "before he became prime minister"...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 December 2021
Michael Sheen Credits Disney Movies For His Success
Michael Sheen credits watching Disney films for his success.The 52-year-old actor has been praised for portraying real-life figures such as former Prime Minister Tony Blair and broadcaster Sir David Frost in biographical movies and says...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 14 July 2021
Michael Sheen: Richard Burton And Anthony Hopkins Inspired My Acting Career
Michael Sheen was inspired to become an actor by Richard Burton and Sir Anthony Hopkins.The Welsh actor credits his countrymen for proving to him that it was possible to become a Hollywood star as they...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 June 2021
Michael Sheen Never Meets Real-life Characters
Michael Sheen chooses to never meet the real-life people he plays on screen.The 51-year-old actor has played numerous famous figures on screen, such as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in 'The Queen' and English...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 April 2020
Thom Yorke Claims That Tony Blair's Advisers Tried To "Blackmail" Him Into Photo Op
Radiohead singer Thom Yorke has claimed that advisers for former British prime minister Tony Blair tried to force him to have his photograph taken with the politician, but that he had refused on the grounds...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 25 November 2015
Rupert Murdoch And Jerry Hall Are Reportedly Dating
Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch are reportedly dating. Rumours about their alleged involvement have been circulating for a number of weeks but now a source close to the Murdoch family has confirmed they are dating.Rupert...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 27 October 2015
Damon Albarn: 'I Was Terrified Of Tony Blair'
The Blur frontman was introduced to the Labour Party leader as he wooed celebrities for their backing ahead of the 1997 general election, which Blair went on to win with a landslide....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 May 2015
Noel Gallagher Blasts British Politics Ahead Of Election
Britain goes to the polls on 7 May (15) and the ballot is widely predicted to end in a hung vote as the major two parties, Conservative and Labour, have lost ground to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 April 2015
Kim Kardashian West Wins Woman Of The Year Award
Kim Kardashian West was crowned Woman of the Year at the GQ Awards on Monday night (02.09.14). The 33-year-old reality TV star took to the stage at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in...
By Clive King on 04 September 2014
Gq Defends Decision To Award Tony Blair "Philanthropist Of The Year"
GQ magazine has defended its much criticised decision to award former Prime Minister Tony Blair the award for "philanthropist of the year." Awards producer Richard Dodson told BBC Radio 5 said Blair deserved the award...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 03 September 2014
Wendi Deng Murdoch Besotted With Tony Blair?
Wendi Deng Murdoch, the former wife of media mogul Rupert Murdoch, was seemingly infatuated with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. In a love letter obtained by a magazine, Deng Murdoch lusts over Blair's "good...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 06 February 2014
What Can We Find Out About Fergie's Fledglings In 'Class Of '92?'
Six of Manchester United's most famous player of the modern era - David Beckham, Nicky Butt, Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Phil and Gary Neville - star in their very own biopic, detailing the rise...
By Joe Wilde in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 December 2013
Tony Blair's Daughter Held At Gunpoint In An Attempted Robbery
Tony Blair's daughter, Kathryn Blair, was held at gunpoint whilst walking on a London street, in what was an attempted robbery. The incident involved two male suspects who came upon Kathryn and her boyfriend in...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 September 2013
Gun Pulled On Tony Blair's Daughter By Attempted Thieves
Former-Prime Minister Tony Blair's daughter was stopped at gunpoint as she was walking her dog with a group of friends and her boyfriend when two men appeared - one armed - and demanded jewellery and...
By Lauren James in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 September 2013
David Beckham Had Crush On Cherie Blair
David Beckham had a secret crush on Cherie Blair.The retired soccer superstar revealed he had a soft spot for Cherie, the wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, to his colleagues while he was...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 September 2013
Cancer Stricken Author Iain Banks Given Just Months To Live
Author Iain Banks, who has penned numerous award-winning novels, has been given less than a year to live by doctors after being diagnosed with late stage cancer. The Scottish novelist posted a message on his...
By Michael West in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 April 2013
Calling Tony Blair: Nicole Scherzinger Thinks You're Still Prime Minister
Nicole Scherzinger, a judge on the UK's X Factor, who's currently dating British Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton, has admitted she had no idea who David Cameron was. The former Pussycat Dolls star actually met...
By Michael West in Music / Festivals on 01 November 2012
Helen Mirren Dusting Off Her Crown To Play ‘The Queen’ Once More
Helen Mirren is set to reprise her career-defining role as ‘The Queen’ for a new stage-play directed by Stephen Daldry. The British star – who scooped an Oscar for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II...
By Jack de Aguilar on 21 September 2012
John Travolta Praises 'Wonderful' Robin Gibb
John Travolta has described the late Robin Gibb as one of the most ''wonderful people'' he'd ever met.The Bee Gees singer lost his long battle with colon and liver cancer yesterday (20.05.12) and John is...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Duran Duran And Tony Blair Pay Tribute To Robin Gibb
Duran Duran, Liam Gallagher and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair have all paid tribute to the late Robin Gibb.Pop stars, politicians and public figures have all offered their condolences after the Bee Gees star...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Apple-y Ever After: 'Gay' Ben & Jerry's Hits Shelves
Ben and Jerry's have thrown their support behind gay marriage by renaming their bestselling flavoured ice cream. The iconic ice cream makers have teamed up with the gay rights charity Stonewall to campaign for marriage...
By Lew Irwin on 14 March 2012
The Simpsons Celebrate 500th Episode, With Julian Assange
The Simpsons reached the television milestone of 500 episodes on Sunday (February 9, 2012) with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange - who is fighting extradition to Sweden over alleged sex offences - providing his voice for...
By WENN on 20 February 2012
Julian Assange Crashes The Simpsons 500th Episode
The man at the centre of the Wikileaks scandal will make a cameo appearance in the upcoming 500th episode of The Simpsons. According to a Reuters report, the episode, scheduled to be aired on Sunday...
By WENN on 16 February 2012
Amanda Knox Memoirs Spark Multi-million Dollar Bidding War
A bidding war has broken out for the memoirs of Amanda Knox - the 24-year-old American student who was cleared of murdering her British housemate Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy. A number of US publishers...
By WENN on 14 February 2012
Daniel Craig Slams Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair
Daniel Craig has spoken out against UK politicians in an interview with Men's Journal. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo star pointed the finger of blame at Tony Blair for giving politicians the green light...
By Lew Irwin on 28 December 2011
Blair: 'I Told Princess Diana Of My Concerns'
Former British Prime Minister TONY BLAIR has spoken candidly about PRINCESS DIANA's death in a new TV interview, revealing he was "worried for her" when she started dating multi-millionaire playboy DODI FAYED after splitting from...
By WENN on 02 September 2010
Blair: 'Bono Has World Leader Potential'
Former British prime minister TONY BLAIR is convinced Irish rocker BONO could be running the world if he hadn't shunned politics for a career in rock music.The U2 frontman has spent years wading into political...
By WENN on 02 September 2010
Michael Sheen's Blair Confession
Michael Sheen has only met Tony Blair once. Despite portraying the former British Prime Minister in 'The Deal', 'The Queen' and new movie 'The Special Relationship', the actor has only had the opportunity to spend...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2010
Brosnan Hits Out At 'Hollow' Blair
PIERCE BROSNAN has taken aim at former British Prime Minister TONY BLAIR, branding him a "hollow man" who faltered politically due to his "mild stupidity".The former James Bond studied footage of Blair as part of...
By WENN on 01 April 2010
Michael Sheen Imagines Lennon Role
Michael Sheen wants to play John Lennon in a film about The Beatles.The actor - who has played a number of British icons on the big screen, including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair -...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 October 2009
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