Monday, 18 August 2014

‘There is no escape at sea’: All-female crew prepare for world’s toughest ocean race





THEY are the only all-women crew to take part in the world’s toughest ocean race, which sets sail this October. We joined Team SCA on board for the Artemis Challenge during Cowes Week to see how their preparations are going…


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JK Rowling posts again! Shirley Bassey inspired singing witch, says Harry Potter author





JK ROWLING has written another piece on her website Pottermore.com, celebrating the birthday of her 'favourite off stage' character Celestina Warbeck, the magical world's Singing Sorceress who counts Molly Weasley as an ardent fan...


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Viewers complain there WASN'T enough bad language in Monty Python farewell show





COMMUNICATIONS watchdog Ofcom are currently investigating after viewers complained that there was NOT ENOUGH bad language in the broadcast of Monty Python's farewell show.


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Britain's Strongest Man Glenn Ross: 'I can bench press a pool table!'





FORMER strongman Glenn Ross on powerlifting three cars and his 8,000-calorie diet


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Strictly pants! Ola Jordan takes a break from her calendar shoot showing off her toned bod





SHE'S BUSY preparing for the next series of Strictly Come Dancing and Ola Jordan looks in great shape.


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Ace Frehley outta this world on 'Space Invader'

Ace Frehley, "Space Invader" (eOne)With seven-plus years of sobriety under his belt, the original Kiss lead guitarist has recorded his best solo album since his groundbreaking self-titled album in 1978.With walls of wailing guitars,...


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Review: Coryell sings of love, lust on new album

Murali Coryell, "Restless Mind" (Shake-It-Sugar)A musician walks into a bar. A female stranger kisses him. He flees.For Murali Coryell, this is no joke. Love-life dysfunction is a recurring theme on "Restless Mind," and luckily...


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NBC's 'Blacklist' gets A-list marketing treatment

LOS ANGELES (AP) NBC is giving its No. 1 drama, "The Blacklist," an A-list marketing push with ads and promotions."The Blacklist" and its star, James Spader, will be featured on 11 mock magazine covers, on billboards and online,...


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Review: Artists cover landmark Johnny Cash album

NEW YORK (AP) Various Artists, "Look Again to the Wind: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited" (Sony Masterworks)Throughout his career, Johnny Cash sang about the downtrodden, giving a voice to the voiceless. But his 1964 concept...


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Who wants to play Gloria Estefan on Broadway?

NEW YORK (AP) The musical about Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio is dancing to Broadway and you could earn a part in it even playing Gloria.Producers of "On Your Feet!" said Monday they'll offer performers around the world...


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Madden ratings guru has the players' attention

DENVER (AP) Donny Moore can be the most reviled man in NFL locker rooms.He's not a coach, a referee or a drug tester. He has never played or coached a game. Still, NFL players and millions of fans can't wait to see what he has...


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Smokey Robinson, still writing, duets with friends

LOS ANGELES (AP) After five decades in show business, the man who shaped Motown with instantly recognizable hits like "My Girl" and "Tears of a Clown" says he can't stop writing.Smokey Robinson says he scribbles down lyrics on...


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Cheap as chips! Fish and chip shop goes on sale for just £9,000





THIS property really is cheap as chips - a traditional British takeaway which has gone on sale for just £9,000.


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'I was sure I'd never be loved' Katie Piper on her struggle to find love after acid attack





SHE MIGHT be a successful, loved-up mother-of-one these days, but Katie Piper has opened up about the days after the violent acid attack that left her scarred for life - when she struggled to find love.


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NYC's Met opera reaches deals with 2 unions

NEW YORK (AP) New York's Metropolitan Opera has reached tentative labor deals with two of its largest unions while negotiations continue with 10 more unions in hopes of averting a lockout.The federal Mediation and Conciliation...


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'It's a real honour': Fearne Cotton revealed as ambassador for Mum of the Year





SHE'S A PROUD mother to son Rex and Fearne Cotton has now been made an ambassador for Mum of the Year.


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How to keep conifer hedges looking trim





CONIFER hedges have had a bad press over the years but if you trim them several times during the growing season you can avoid the risk of a leylandeii war with your next-door neighbour.


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Judy Murray confirmed as second celebrity to join Strictly Come Dancing





AFTER months of denying speculation, Judy Murray has been confirmed as the second celebrity for this year's Strictly Come Dancing.


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'Bump is loving a lazy Sunday morning': Holly Willoughby shows off baby bump in bed selfie





SHE'S EXPECTING her third baby before the year is out, and it looks like Holly Willoughby is enjoying a rest.


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WATCH: Susanna Reid and Ben Shepherd take part in Ice Bucket Challenge on GMB





SUSANNA Reid and Ben Shepherd have become the latest celebrities to take part in the Ice Bucket Challenge.


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